Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Orient, Oregon

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
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This is mainly a loose grave trail but there are short sections where the trail becomes hard pack gravel. The trail has some minor ruts and washouts along the way. The trail is wide enough to allow for passing in most areas there are however a few areas where the trail narrows and passing is not pos...
Learn more about CG 1400 Connecting Trail

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
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This is a generally well-maintained gravel road with some ruts and washboard areas. The trail starts at Dougan Falls and follows the Washougal River to the northeast, passing countless small waterfalls and eventually coming to Deer Creek. The parking area near Dougan Falls requires a Washington Disc...
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Set within the dense evergreen forest canopy of the Mt. Hood National Forest, FS 4615140 is a quiet and secluded out-and-back single-track spur. Accessed directly off of FS 4615000, this 1.2-mile gravel route branches west into lush woodland shade. Outdoor enthusiasts and campers travel this seclude...
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National Forest Development Rd 4610 has changed a lot over the last couple of years as the Riverside forest fire ripped through this area. Be advised that landslides, falling trees, and debris can occur in this area at any time. This road is not at all advised for a car. Road 4610 starts as a paved ...
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Set along the edge of a lush, flourishing evergreen forest within Mt. Hood National Forest, South Eagle Pit / Quarry (FS 4615130) provides a scenic and technical backcountry excursion. Accessed directly off of Forest Service Road 4615000, this 1.2-mile out-and-back spur travels through dense conifer...
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The Thoughtful Lunch Trail is an easy, highly accessible route in the Ladee Flats OHV area, making it perfect for beginners, families, or anyone looking for a quick, scenic spot to pause and take in the view. Spanning approximately one mile, this short dirt-and-mud path gently climbs about 148 feet ...
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On this trail, expect a peaceful atmosphere with a well-maintained gravel road. Most vehicles can handle it in dry conditions with no 4WD needed. You'll cruise at 15 to 25 mph, kicking up a bit of dust when there are dry conditions. The campground is open Thursday through Monday and has 9 spots. Ver...
Learn more about Cold Creek Camp

L-1200 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. It's an easy gravel road that is well maintained by the state. Once on the trail, you will first cross the West Fork Washougal River where you can stop and enjoy the scenery and the small waterfall and even camp if you'd like. From there you continu...
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Tucked within a lush, canopy-covered second-growth forest of hemlock, Douglas fir, and vibrant fern understory in Mt. Hood National Forest, FS 4613130 offers a secluded woodland bypass. Accessed off of FS 4613000 at its southern junction, this 2.1-mile single-lane connector branches off to climb thr...
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This road takes you up the mountain past the La Dee Flats staging area out towards the quarries. The staging area has raised loading docks for loading and unloading trailers. It goes past the La Dee Flats OHV play area. Fires have created weak limbs. Avoid when windy. There are tons of spin-off trai...
Learn more about Abbott Road 4610

Turn to follow Abbott road towards the quarry. Here the difficulty kicks it up a notch. Deep ruts and pits are hard to judge in the winter months due to puddling. Most are safe;some are not. Snow risk ups dramatically in winter at this point. An awesome short but important trail to join the beginnin...
Learn more about Abbott Road 6410 Quarry Split

Quarry Head Trail is a scenic, 2.7-mile off-road route in Mt. Hood National Forest, suitable for stock 4x4 vehicles. Starting near the La Dee Flats OHV area, the route climbs from 2,147 feet to 2,994 feet along Abbott Road. This unpaved dirt and gravel trail ascends steadily through timberland, offe...
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Road 4613 is the back route to get up to the LaDee Flats OHV staging area and the North Fork Quarry OHV Area. This road takes you through the Mount Hood National Forest past waterfalls, creeks, rivers, 60 foot Douglas Fir Trees and gives you stunning views of Mount St. Helens. 4613 is a gravel road...
Learn more about Mt. Hood NFSR 4613000

This trail is mainly comprised of loose gravel but it does have some dirt and hard-packed gravel mixed in. The trail has minor ruts and washouts. The trail has some great views provided by narrow shelf roads as you climb up higher in elevation. The trail is wide enough in most areas to provide for p...
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This is a six-mile round-trip spur off of Forest Road 1100. This trail has a seasonal gate that will be open or closed due to weather and logging activities in the area and is popular with hikers due to the exposed nature and wildflowers in the area. There are also dirt bike trails in the area, so d...
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Tucked away in the beautiful backcountry, Boyer Creek Road - FS 4612000 provides a peaceful, lightly traveled route up toward the edge of the Roaring River Wilderness. The overall environment features a deeply shaded, lush old-growth forest that beautifully blankets the trail within the Mt. Hood Nat...
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This sneaky hidden side trail opens up to another bigger quarry play area. It's short; it's sweet. But it's good to know how to find it since you can pass right over it. There is a hidden trail around to the left; take the calm, easy path. Take the other two paths only if you dare. The end of this p...
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Turn down what seems to be a residential gravel road until the forest opens up in front of you. Feel the temperature drop as you enter the tree line and find yourself quickly at horse, hiking, and biking trails. To the left at the end of this road, you will find Zigzag Mountain Trailhead #775 and Ro...
Learn more about Road to Zigzag Mountain Hiking Trail

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
Learn more about L-1000

This is mainly a loose grave trail but there are short sections where the trail becomes hard pack gravel. The trail has some minor ruts and washouts along the way. The trail is wide enough to allow for passing in most areas there are however a few areas where the trail narrows and passing is not pos...
Learn more about CG 1400 Connecting Trail

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

Set within the dense evergreen forest canopy of the Mt. Hood National Forest, FS 4615140 is a quiet and secluded out-and-back single-track spur. Accessed directly off of FS 4615000, this 1.2-mile gravel route branches west into lush woodland shade. Outdoor enthusiasts and campers travel this seclude...
Learn more about FS 4615140

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
Learn more about L-1000

This is mainly a loose grave trail but there are short sections where the trail becomes hard pack gravel. The trail has some minor ruts and washouts along the way. The trail is wide enough to allow for passing in most areas there are however a few areas where the trail narrows and passing is not pos...
Learn more about CG 1400 Connecting Trail

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

Set within the dense evergreen forest canopy of the Mt. Hood National Forest, FS 4615140 is a quiet and secluded out-and-back single-track spur. Accessed directly off of FS 4615000, this 1.2-mile gravel route branches west into lush woodland shade. Outdoor enthusiasts and campers travel this seclude...
Learn more about FS 4615140