Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Sisters, Oregon

Multiple Forest Service Roads providing off-highway access into the town of Sisters when needing fuel and/or provisions. These roads vary from dirt two-track winding between the trees to established and graded gravel roads. Remember to…
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A great trail to take for accessing the trail system from the Town of Sisters. This also travels through some of the best camping in the area. The spots are close enough to town for…
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The fun way to access the Trout Creek Butte trail system is from the town of sisters. The trail is filled with Cars Land (Disney) style rock formations as it winds around the terrain. There…
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Gravel, Forest Service Road that is adjacent two-track paralleling OR-20 used to access Black Butte Ranch when aired down and adventuring in the area. There is an electronic gate at the North end of NF1012-500…
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This wide, smooth cinder forest road parallels the historic McKenzie Highway going West out of Sisters, Oregon. This road is used by Deschutes National Forest users accessing the woods immediately out of town or connecting…
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This route is a great detour when traveling between Bend and Sisters Oregon. On one end you'll find easy access to Tumalo Falls and on the other easy access to the town of Sisters. Along…
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Little used section of narrow Forest Service roads north of Indian Ford Creek. Accessed off of Akawa Butte Road and close to Hwy 20. Multiple dispersed campsites were noticed. Some sections were tight and overgrown…
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Another great scenic view to enjoy a picnic and cold beverage. This summit specifically has an abandoned fire watch tower still standing. This is also one of the best locations to get to see the…
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The Lower Butte Loops, also known as FSR 1105, is a pretty straightforward 6.8-mile trail winding through dense pine needle-covered trails. Roll down your windows and take in the crisp smells of the pines as…
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This trail runs from Upper Three Creek Sno Park to Three Creek Butte Road. This is a fun trail to run as it has many spur roads off it to explore and to dispersed camp.…
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Wide and well-graded gravel Forest Service road winding through the landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This section is accessible from the South of Akawa Butte Road and is surrounded…
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Wide, graded cinder Forest Service Road with occasional rocky sections. This road runs North - South between historic McKenzie Highway and the historic Old Santiam Road. Spur roads to the West dead-end shortly at the…
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Mostly graded cinder Forest Service Road looping off of the Lower Cross District Trail. This road skirts the edge of the Mount Washington Wilderness and leads to spurs that dead-ends along the wilderness boundary. This…
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Tight Forest Service road winding through the landlocked section of the Deschutes National Forest above the Deschutes River. This road parallels nearby NF-113 but is much more interesting route to travel. It varies in elevation…
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This is a really fun trail to hit with almost any vehicle. Sprinter-type vans would be too tall for some of the low-hanging trees. Starting out at the staging area, travel West across the rocky…
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Trail 43 is a dirt bike-only route running through juniper trees in high desert terrain. It is a long 5-mile dirt track with embedded chunky rocks throughout, creating a bumpier surface without being overly technical.…
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Trail 11 is one of the longer ATV routes in the system, stretching 6.3 miles. It features a mostly flat and gradual profile with tight curves winding through juniper trees. The trail includes some rough…
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Trail 12 is a 1.4-mile-long loop off of Trail 11, featuring mostly smooth, easy two-track terrain with consistent whoops. The trail includes a few embedded rocks and small natural drop-offs under a foot tall. Curvy…
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Trail 33 is an easy 1.8-mile ride that curves gently through junipers and sagebrush. The surface is mostly smooth dirt, with some sections featuring embedded rocks and small rock ledges about a foot tall. The…
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This route will take you up to Prairie Farm Creek and the top side of Green Ridge. The route provides many camping opportunities with an abundant amount of other spur trails you can branch off…
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Trail 96 is a short, less than half-mile spur off Trail 95, running as a narrow single track through high desert terrain with junipers. It features huge whoops, minor rocks, and tight maneuvering between trees,…
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Trail 95 is a long, 2.7-mile easy single track that weaves narrowly through bushes across flat high desert terrain. The trail features tight curves and minor scattered rocks, but remains gradual with only a few…
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Trail 35 is a one-mile route that is really wide with gradual curves and scattered loose rock throughout. It features occasional sharp, chunky embedded rocks but remains manageable. About halfway through, the trail connects to…
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Trail 52 is a quarter-mile spur connecting Trail 35 to Trail 34. This easy, wide route features a rocky surface with embedded and loose rocks, along with some whoops and tighter curves through the trees.…
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This is a gravelly dirt road that takes you up to Green Ridge Lookout Tower where you will see incredible views of the Cascade Mountain Range. Once at the top there is plenty of parking.…
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Trail 25 is a 1.3-mile ATV route winding through junipers and high desert terrain. The trail features sandy dirt with embedded chunky rock that creates a rougher surface but no technical ledges or major obstacles.…
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Trail 42 is a 1.7-mile easy two-track route with a slightly bumpier surface due to consistent embedded rock. The trail is sandy dirt mixed with flat rock faces that stick up about 3 inches, creating…
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Fun little loop trail from/to the Buckhorn Staging Area. Our group had Riders of all ages and Bike sizes, from 50cc to 800cc, and even some Elite Coleman Minibikes! All are welcome in this trail…
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Fun, flowy, banked turns leading to an abandoned quarry. Some slight rock garden areas to pass through at the beginning of the trail. Once you get to the quarry, you can challenge your vehicle on…
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Trail 55 is a very easy 0.7-mile trail starting from the North Barr staging area. It's flat and winding through sagebrush and juniper, with sandy dirt, whoops, and only minimal embedded rock. The wide trail…
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