Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Saunders Lake, Oregon

This trail runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. It is an easy gravel road with a very dense forest with lots of old-growth trees. There are multiple side trails to run for further exploration, including…
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Road 5800 runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with pretty trees, and only a few small potholes. There are a few small spots off the side of the road…
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Boundary Road is an easy gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest. It is a busy road for logging, so be careful around corners. You will find a few small spots off the…
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This is a short, dirt forest road South of Yachats, Oregon that leads to six dispersed camping sites. The first five sites are reachable using most any type of vehicle, but the finale is a…
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Missouri Tie is an easy yet very overgrown tight gravel and natural surface mixed road, if you don't want to get pinstripes I would stay away from this route. There are a couple of small…
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Prairie Peak is located on BLM land outside of Triangle Lake, Oregon. The area is a system of trails and dirt roads that wind their way up to a broadcast tower at the peak that…
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Blind Corners is a gravel road that is typically unmaintained. There are many blind corners with hard visibility, so taking a slow speed would be recommended, hence the name. A few times on the drive…
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1000 Line Road runs through a mix of Siuslaw National Forst, Weyerhaeuser, and private property and the road does connect with other roads. This is an easy gravel road that is typically unmaintained, it tends…
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Gopher Creek Road runs through Siuslaw National Forest and is a mix of gravel and natural surface single-lane road, with a small creek access and access to a hiking and biking trail called the C2C…
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Bull Run is a loose gravel road that runs through the Siuslaw National Forest, most of the road is surrounded by thick trees. At the very top, the road becomes steep where logging is done.…
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When entering Sugar Loaf Road, there is an overgrown bridge that looks pretty old. The road runs through the Siuslaw National Forest as well as Weyerhaeuser private property. The road is an easy yet gradually…
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This is a nice trail that is definitely easier during the summer. The technical rating ranges from between a 1 to 3 in difficulty. There are some mud slides, but they are easy enough to…
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The first mile to mile and a half is full of potholes, then it smooths out. There are dispersed camping spots along the way along with a couple of streams and views when it opens…
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This trail is best ridden during the summer. It's a great road even in the rain. Lots of trees are down on the road, depending on the time of year, as you will see in…
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This is a nice and easy drive. It is a gravel road with some low branches, but most full-size trucks will fit under them. There are no real washouts on this section, even with all…
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This is a gravel road with some middle-of-the-road washouts that you will have to straddle with your vehicle. Great overlook of the valley below and the Rogue River about halfway up. The trail is a…
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This route is a bypass for local residents and employees of Job Corps to avoid fire or road hazards that may arise. It is mostly small tire-friendly. Use caution during the week as it will…
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Great viewing points of the N. Umpqua River and the area of Thunder Mountain. There are lots of opportunities for mudding and enjoying a nice day on the mountain. It is a great trail for…
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Onion Mountain is a great place to break away from the crowds in town and take in some beautiful scenery. If you're lucky, you might even see a bear or two. Most of the trails…
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Lookout Mountain road runs through the Umpqua National Forest, it is an easy gravel road with sections that can be gradually steep and curvy. There are some sections of this road that have really cool…
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This is a great weekend drive. Go north on Marcola Road out of Springfield. Shotgun Creek Road is on the left just after you pass the covered bridge. Head up to the fork and take…
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Lower Emily road is an easy gravel road that leads you to access Grotto Falls Trailhead. There is a pit toilet at the trailhead right after the bridge. The road after that gets tight and…
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Lots of little hubs that branch off of this gravel road. There is no connection to candy spur hub as depicted on the GPS, so you can't loop around as it's a dead end. It's…
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Bumpy uneasy gravel roads with a lot connections to explore. Logging is active in the area, so be aware of logging trucks. When wet expect plenty of mud and a good chance of getting stuck.…
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The trail is a scenic journey starting just east of South Umpqua Falls, meandering over Quartz Mountain, and culminating at Little River, where it meets Highway 138 in Glide. It provides a magnificent link between…
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As you head past Crooked Creek OHV you will follow the blacktop straight into a dense beautiful forest. The road turns to gravel and winds its way up the mountain. You can hunt mushrooms, hike,…
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The Osterman Cabin Trail runs East to West through Siuslaw National Forest in Oregon. This trail is very easy besides a few washed-out areas at the top. There are several campsites along the way, while…
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Panther Ridge road is an easy yet overgrown natural surface road that looks like it once was gravel, but it has long been overrun by the forest around it. If you don't like pin strips…
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This route is a well-maintained forest service road that begins at the bridge in Steamboat Springs and follows 3806 Road to the summit. It is suitable for vehicles of all sizes, including big rigs, and…
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June Mountain road runs through Umpqua National Forest, it is a mix of gravel and natural surfaces. There is a potential for multiple downed trees, some of which hang over the road, making it not…
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