Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ukiah, Oregon

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Grease Monkey James

This trail is near Penland Lake. Travel around the area with views through the blue mountains. Most of the trip is maintained forests service roads. There is the opportunity for some off-road trails and more…
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Total Miles
39.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Jump Off Joe

This scenic nearly nineteen mile route climbs to an elevation of 6,436 feet above sea level. And, as you probably know that translates to incredible views. To the south a valley that cradles the middle…
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Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

MRS RD 4550000

This route climbs to the North West from the Middle Fork of Oregon's John Day River. Along the way you'll encounter a handful of beautiful wild camp spots often used by local hunters. As the…
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Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Cub Creek

This is a well-maintained snowmobile and ATV trail from the North Fork of the Burnt River to Sumpter, Oregon.
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Total Miles
22.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Marble Creek Pass to Sumpter

This short and easy route connects the small town of Sumpter to Marble Creek Pass. The forest service roads that comprise this track are well maintained and easy to navigate. Along the way you'll meander…
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Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Marble Creek Pass

Marble Creek Pass is in the Elkhorn Mountain range west of Baker City in eastern Oregon. Marble Creek Road out of Baker City becomes forest road NF6510 (Marble Creek Pass Rd). It's approximately 9 miles…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su

Summit Road NF2630

This route transports travelers from Highway 26 north of Prineville Oregon into the middle of the Ochoco National Forest. Along the way you'll find yourself navigating well-groomed forest service roads, fairly narrow and rocky road…
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Total Miles
45.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Myrtle Park Ice Cave

This routes visits the unique Myrtle Park Ice Cave and ends at a scenic overlook. Deep in the forest, this is a remote and little known location, even to locals. In the late spring there…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Paulina Valley Rd / 4200 / 4250 / 1200

Trail starts with a long dirt road through the farmland of Paulina Valley, then starts to climb into forest after a creek crossing. The trail can be rocky with some ruts, mud puddles in spring…
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Total Miles
55.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Tiger Creek

Tiger Creek Trail starts south of the small town of Kooskooskie, WA and winds back and forth on dirt and gravel roads through Umatilla National Forest as you climb approx. 3,300ft to an intersection with…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Lost Creek

This trail goes through an old-growth ponderosa pine forest above the Silvies River, near the small town of Burns. Between the river and the road are some high rimrocks, which make up the cliffs and…
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Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

37 Spring Trail

This is a rugged but short trail that accesses 37 Spring. This area is a beautiful old growth Ponderosa Pine forest with park- like clearings with all of the solitude you need. The area is…
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Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Skull Creek to Horton MIll Connector

This trail passes through many high-desert landscapes such as sagebrush, mountain mahogany slopes and ponderosa pine forests. The road surface is variable between decent gravel and deeply rutted 2-track, with some areas having recently been…
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Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Recovery Ridge

This road travels mostly over bright red cinder cobbles through a large burned area from fires in 1990 and 2007. The area offers an interesting look at how Ponderosa pine forests recover after a large…
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Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Bald Butte Lookout

This trail is easy and short. It is the closest and most easily accessible fire lookout from the town of Burns. The trail is dirt, with no difficult obstacles beyond some very deep ruts and…
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Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Miller Canyon

This trail is a unique way to access the Malheur National Forest near Riley, Oregon. The route follows Miller Canyon and has been used for around 100 years or more. There was a fire in…
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Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Mining Trail

This trail is an easy dirt road with a small amount of pavement. It has some good camping spots and goes by several old mining remains as well as an old abandoned house. Some are…
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Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Wild Cattle Trail

Beautiful, lightly trafficked area in the Ochocos full of wildlife and providing great views. There is plenty of dispersed camping and some fun creeks to play in. Great wildflowers. Be aware of free range cattle…
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Total Miles
18.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa