Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rockaway Beach, Oregon

Miami River Forest Road and Frank Crane Road are a 4-6 mile gravel route through Tillamook State Forest's second-growth Douglas-fir, along the Miami River, offering year-round access for hiking, fishing, and OHV, but expect variable…
Learn more about Miami River Forest Road

Shiffman Road begins at Miami Foley Road in the west and ends at Miami Forest River Road. It peaks at about 1,500 feet near Foley Peak and dips to its lowest point at the Miami…
Learn more about Shiffman Road

Firebreak 3 West starts at the junction of Platt Canyon Road, Anderson Ridge Road, Easy Foley Ridge Road, and Firebreak 3 East and heads west along an open ridge. The well-graded gravel road offers occasional…
Learn more about Firebreak 3 West

A nice little forest road not too far from the coast. This is a scenic, easy drive that provides access to the Outback Trailhead for hiking as well as a handful of spurs with some…
Learn more about Coal Creek

This route is a nice backcountry route that leads from HWY 26 towards Nehalem Bay. The first section of this road is paved and then turns into 11 miles of gravel. There are a couple…
Learn more about Lower Nehalem Road Beach Route

McPherson Road is a relatively well-maintained gravel road (meaning that potholes are possible) in the Tillamook State Forest, linking the Nehalem River to the west with Lost Creek Road to the east. It runs parallel…
Learn more about McPherson Road

Platte canyon Road is a small spinoff from Cook Creek Road. It is primarily dirt and gravel with some heavy ascents and descents. Loose gravel can be tricky in spots and may cause some slide…
Learn more about Platt Canyon Road

Firebreak 3 begins just below Triangulation Point in the east, winding west through the Tillamook Forest. It peaks at just under 2,900 feet and descends approximately 800 feet along its length. The eastern end was…
Learn more about Firebreak 3 East

Kilchis Lookout Road starts at Muesial Creek Road to the east and heads up to Kilchis Mountain to the west. From Kilchis Mountain spur you can head back and to the west. It intersects with…
Learn more about Kilchis Lookout Road

This two-mile portion of Kilchis River Forest Road is used as a spur to access a nearby waterfall while exploring the area. Kilchis Falls is a tall, misty waterfall, found on the winding back roads…
Learn more about Kilchis Falls Spur

Cedar Butte Road crosses the Wilson River as it begins at Highway 6 and climbs over 2,500' over 6.5 miles up into the Tillamook Range to a saddle just below Cedar Butte where it meets…
Learn more about Cedar Butte Road

A steep, infrequently maintained gravel forest service road that climbs from the saddle intersection of Cedar Creek Road and Cedar Butte Road (also sometimes labeled as Wolf Creek Road) up to Triangulation Point, a popular…
Learn more about Wolf Point

Cook Creek Road is an easy-going logging road. There are multiple cliff drop sides, but the terrain is very easy to navigate. There are multiple potholes but no real obstacles and the road is primarily…
Learn more about Cook Creek Road

Stretching out for eight impeccably smooth miles, Simmons Ridge Road is a scenic, highly accessible, and effortless transit route through the lush, emerald corridors of the coastal forest. The drive is exceptionally straightforward, sweeping elegantly…
Learn more about Simmons Ridge Road

Gravel Forest Service road accessing Buzzard Butte from Sand Lake Road in the hills just off the beach along the Oregon Coast. These roads are rarely traveled and offer an alternate to the paved roads…
Learn more about Andy Creek

This trail connects Cedar Butte Road with Jones Creek Road with an optional stop at Wolf Point. An open area just below Wolf Point offers great views to the north of Triangulation Point along with…
Learn more about Wolf Point to Jones Creek

This is a mainline route for an active logging operation but there is plenty of trail to explore. There are several privately dispersed campsites. Unfortunately, the ones closer to the main entrance and outlets are…
Learn more about Cole Mtn Ridge

Start by turning off Highway 6 onto Cedar Butte Road, then take a left onto Wolf Creek Road, which eventually becomes Muesial Creek Road. You can also reach the opposite end of Muesial Creek Road…
Learn more about Muesial Creek Road

Gravel Forest Service Road climbing up over Buzzard Butte on the Oregon Coast. This is a segment of a longer 'City to Coast' route that traverses the Tillamook Range with the most off-pavement milage possible…
Learn more about Bun Creek - NF1004

Nestled just east of the bustling Sand Lake OHV Recreation Area, the Bohom forest service road offers a tranquil, secluded escape into the lush canopy of the Oregon Coast Range. Branching directly off the central…
Learn more about Bohom - FS 1004155

The Kart Road spur offers a 0.8-mile scenic climb to one of the premier camping locations in the area. The route ascends steadily through a working coastal forest, transitioning from enclosed timber into recently harvested…
Learn more about Kart - FS 1004158

Branching off the main coastal forest network, trail 1004147 is a brief, 0.6-mile rocky spur that delivers an incredibly high return on investment for overlanders seeking a picturesque basecamp. The route winds through a dynamic…
Learn more about FS 1004147

Prepare to get your rally on! The Farmer Creek trail is a fast and furious, adrenaline-pumping descent that serves as the perfect, high-spirited conclusion to your Buzzard Butte adventures. Starting just below the summit, this…
Learn more about Farmer Creek

Jordan Creek Road is a five-mile gravel FS road that follows along Jordan Creek before connecting to Hembre Ridge Road and then eventually ending at the Jordan Creek 003 Moto/ATV trail. It accesses numerous other…
Learn more about Jordan Creek Road

This route starts from the Jones Creek Exit off the highway and immediately onto a dirt road. You will end up taking North Fork Wilson River Road, the first half of the route you are…
Learn more about King of the Hill

Branching off the main Bun Creek spine, the Shuttle Camp spur is a very brief but incredibly rewarding 0.5-mile track that serves up the ultimate coastal dispersed basecamp. The route navigates upward through a recovering…
Learn more about Shuttle Camp - FS 1004150

Hembre Ridge Road is a gravel forest service road that starts off of Jordan Creek Road and climbs quickly and steeply up onto Hembre Ridge in the Tillamook Range. It is over 12 miles long…
Learn more about Hembre Ridge Road

From the Cook Creek Road Trail (also known as Diamond Mill Road), turn onto Jones Creek Road. There is no signage. Approximately 1.3 miles down Jones Creek Road there will be an intersection; if you…
Learn more about Jones Creek Road

Foland Creek road is an easy gravel road with sections that turn into a more natural surface. A couple of spots clear out for a pretty view of the valleys. The road runs through the…
Learn more about Foland Creek

Brace yourself for an intense climb. BSM Road is a grueling, 4.1-mile gravel forest service route that immediately demands your absolute attention and respect. Cutting deeply through the dense, working timberlands, this severely steep, single-lane…
Learn more about BSM Road