Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Tillamook, Oregon

Foiled Road is a deviation from how well-maintained and wide Wildcat Ridge is. This road is narrow, contains ruts approximately 10 - 15" deep, and will likely leave pin stripes in some spots. Further – plenty of logs sticking out waiting to slice a tire. Nonetheless, the trail is worth it for a grou...
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Andy Creek is an inviting forest route perfect for scenic drivers, overlanders, and OHV enthusiasts looking to escape the crowded tourist hubs of the Oregon Coast. This easy-going gravel corridor connects Sand Lake Road to the elevated ridges near Buzzard Butte, offering a peaceful alternative to th...
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Lush, tight, and moody even on a bright summer day. Coyote is clearly a low-trafficked trail that's not only open to all vehicles per the Forest Service map, but also a fun ride. We encountered a lot of wildlife, including deer and hawks. This is also likely the trail that loaded my rig up with spid...
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This route starts at the second fork off E. Beaver Creek Road and passes through an easement at the beginning. The road is well-travelled and maintained; watch for people speeding around corners. Approximately the first 4 miles are open to highway vehicles only – while the last mile is open to all v...
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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 along the ridge under a dense, moss-draped canop...
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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 conditions due to over 100 inches of annual rainfall: summer/fall b...
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This is one of the main arteries leading deep into the Tillamook State Forest from the Trask River Road. Follow it up the North Fork Trask River and on to Yamhill if you wish, passing Barney Reservoir along the way. As you leave the pavement behind, you'll soon be traveling along the riverbank where...
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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 track functions as an active, heavy-duty commercial ...
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South Fork Trask Road is a beautifully smooth, highly accessible 6.5-mile gravel forest service route that serves as a vital and picturesque artery through the lush Tillamook State Forest. Tracing the winding, scenic path of the South Fork Trask River, this uncomplicated, single-lane track is deeply...
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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 Sam Downs Road and then to Kilchis Forest Road. Heading further west will bring you to the Tillamook area. Kilc...
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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 River. An optional spur leads past Craig Mountain (2,008 feet) and Foley Peak (2,260 feet). The gravel road has occasional ...
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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 smooth and well-graded gravel forest service road meanders nearly eight m...
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Bun Creek - NF1004 is an easy and scenic gravel passage tailored for adventurers looking to traverse the Tillamook Range on the Oregon Coast. Serving as a crucial segment of the longer 'City to Coast' overland route, this trail offers one of the most continuous off-pavement journeys connecting the P...
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Jewel is a short dirt trail with sufficient space for all vehicles. Any high-clearance 2WD or above can make it to the "jewel" of a camping spot at the end. This camping spot opens onto a view of the Oregon coast and a portion of the Sand Lake dunes, and has space for approximately 2-3 rigs in total...
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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 zones lined with prominent slash piles. According to the GPS data, the trail ...
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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 views of the Cedar Creek Valley below. The top of Wolf Point is accessible via a single track trail, al...
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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 Siuslaw National Forest, with a few sections of private property, so be mindful. There are a couple of small spots you...
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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 spine of Bun Creek road as it climbs the flanks of Buzzard Butte, this short 0.9-mile s...
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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 coastal landscape, transitioning from dense, moss-draped evergreen cano...
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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 up with Cedar Creek Road, Kilchis River Road, and Wolf Point Road. It is one of the main access roads into this sect...
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Foiled Road is a deviation from how well-maintained and wide Wildcat Ridge is. This road is narrow, contains ruts approximately 10 - 15" deep, and will likely leave pin stripes in some spots. Further – plenty of logs sticking out waiting to slice a tire. Nonetheless, the trail is worth it for a grou...
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Lush, tight, and moody even on a bright summer day. Coyote is clearly a low-trafficked trail that's not only open to all vehicles per the Forest Service map, but also a fun ride. We encountered a lot of wildlife, including deer and hawks. This is also likely the trail that loaded my rig up with spid...
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This is one of the main arteries leading deep into the Tillamook State Forest from the Trask River Road. Follow it up the North Fork Trask River and on to Yamhill if you wish, passing Barney Reservoir along the way. As you leave the pavement behind, you'll soon be traveling along the riverbank where...
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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 views of the Cedar Creek Valley below. The top of Wolf Point is accessible via a single track trail, al...
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Foiled Road is a deviation from how well-maintained and wide Wildcat Ridge is. This road is narrow, contains ruts approximately 10 - 15" deep, and will likely leave pin stripes in some spots. Further – plenty of logs sticking out waiting to slice a tire. Nonetheless, the trail is worth it for a grou...
Learn more about Foiled Road

Lush, tight, and moody even on a bright summer day. Coyote is clearly a low-trafficked trail that's not only open to all vehicles per the Forest Service map, but also a fun ride. We encountered a lot of wildlife, including deer and hawks. This is also likely the trail that loaded my rig up with spid...
Learn more about Coyote

This is one of the main arteries leading deep into the Tillamook State Forest from the Trask River Road. Follow it up the North Fork Trask River and on to Yamhill if you wish, passing Barney Reservoir along the way. As you leave the pavement behind, you'll soon be traveling along the riverbank where...
Learn more about North Fork Trask Road

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 views of the Cedar Creek Valley below. The top of Wolf Point is accessible via a single track trail, al...
Learn more about Wolf Point to Jones Creek