Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wallowa, Oregon

Palmer Junction is a 4.6-mile point-to-point, well-maintained, single-lane gravel road. Starting at an intersection with FS 62, Palmer Junction provides access to several spur trails, along with the Fry Meadows Guard Station, before ending at the border between the Umatilla National Forest and priva...
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Looking Glass is a 10.2-mile point-to-point route that begins at the end of the highway, descending early into a canyon as a wide gravel road before reaching Looking Glass Creek. The first 5.3 miles follow a Forest Service right-of-way through several parcels of private property. Beyond this section...
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FS 6234 is a 3.4-mile out-and-back single-lane gravel road. The route features some potholes and passes several parcels of private property. Multiple gates are present along the road, though no closure dates are posted. Numerous spur trails branch off the main route, all of which are subject to seas...
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Phillips Creek Trail is approximately 10 miles long. It is worth noting that the first 2 miles of this trail are private property owned by CHANDLER GRANDE RONDE RANCH LLC. We were able to drive (slowly and cautiously) through without issue however I am not sure if the gated areas are ever closed. It...
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FS 6222 is a 7.5-mile out-and-back gravel road that branches off FS 62. The road is single-lane and well-maintained for its entire length, ending at a downed tree. Beyond this point, evidence suggests the road once continued, though it is now heavily overgrown and blocked by rocks. Despite posing li...
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Ruckle Road is a 9.9-mile point-to-point route that begins as a wide gravel road before narrowing to a single-lane track. The first 4.3 miles pass through several parcels of private property, after which the route continues onto public land. As the road climbs, conditions become rougher toward the u...
Learn more about Ruckel Road - FS 32

Eden Lane is a 14.5-mile point-to-point gravel road. Starting at the eastern end near Troy, Eden Lane climbs out of a canyon before entering the Wenaha Wildlife Area. The road follows the top of Ward Canyon for 10 miles before crossing into the Umatilla National Forest and turning north, following a...
Learn more about Eden Lane - FS 6212

Looking Glass is a 33.9-mile point-to-point trail that serves as the main (and only) route through this section of the Umatilla National Forest, connecting the town of Troy to Looking Glass - FS 63. The trail is a winding, single-lane road that provides access to numerous spur trails, viewpoints, an...
Learn more about Looking Glass - Troy - FS 62

Endless Prairie Road stretches across vast open prairie lands, offering an iconic high-desert driving experience where you can literally see for miles and miles in every direction. This graded gravel road cuts through active cattle grazing country, with mountain ranges looming faintly in the far dis...
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Craig's Cabin Road is a just under 4-mile trail within Umatilla Forest. This trail is an offshoot of Phillips Creek. The primary trail material is dirt and small loose gravel. This route has a few run-off ruts that are easy to navigate. There is also a small washout section further down the trail. T...
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Hoodoo is a 9.8-mile out-and-back gravel trail providing access to the Hoodoo trailhead. Winding its way through a burned area experiencing new growth, Hoodoo is a single-lane gravel road for its entire length. The trail becomes tight and brushy in some areas and features some potholes. The trail en...
Learn more about Hoodoo - FS 6214

Cross Canyon is a 2.8-mile out-and-back gravel road that leads to the Cross Canyon Trailhead. The road is well-maintained for its entire length, with only occasional potholes. Along the route, there are several glimpses into Big Hole Canyon to the northwest. Multiple small, level pull-offs provide o...
Learn more about Cross Canyon - FS 6217

Duckett Road 716 begins at the entrance to the Zenwelt Prairie Preserve, a protected stretch of historic grassland prairie that showcases the wide-open beauty and rich ranching heritage of the region. This area has been preserved to protect native grasses, wildlife habitats, and cultural landmarks--...
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Kendall Skyline is an 11.4-mile point-to-point single-lane gravel road. The route can be rough in places, with sections of rutting, mud, and narrow segments that make travel more challenging and unsuitable for low-clearance vehicles. Along the way, there are numerous viewpoints and dispersed camping...
Learn more about Kendall Skyline - FS 6403

FS 3120500 is a 3.6-mile point-to-point single-lane dirt road that winds through areas of new forest growth within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The route is narrow and rough in places, with a small creek crossing the road at several points. As with nearby routes in the area, up-to-date mappi...
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Black Mountain Road is a 17.9-mile out-and-back single-lane gravel route. The road is tight and brushy in sections, with areas of larger gravel and occasional potholes that make it unsuitable for low-clearance vehicles. Along the route, there are numerous viewpoints, spur roads, and dispersed campin...
Learn more about Black Mountain - FS 3128

Wellamockin Road South NF46 is a gravel route that offers a peaceful ride through open meadows, dense pine forest, and scenic riparian corridors. Though somewhat graded, expect typical washboards and potholes along the way. The road runs parallel to Chestnut Creek and leads you through the beautiful...
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Skyline Road is a 29.3-mile point-to-point route that begins as a well-maintained two-lane gravel road before narrowing to a single-lane section at higher elevations, where the surface becomes rougher. The route climbs to approximately 5,816 feet, crossing multiple saddles along high ridgelines with...
Learn more about Skyline Road - FS 31

Mount Emily Road is a 3.6-mile point-to-point dirt route that begins as a wider road in the lower sections before narrowing and becoming more heavily rutted toward the top. The upper sections feature severe rutting that requires 4WD and larger tires to confidently navigate, along with tight shelf ro...
Learn more about Mount Emily Road - FS 3120520

Ridgeline is a short but very scenic dirt bike trail in the Mount Emily Recreation Area that rides along the edge of the mountain with views overlooking the rural valley below and towards the Wallowa Mountains to the east. The trail is a flowy dirt single track, not too narrow, that starts on the no...
Learn more about Ridgeline - Trail 320

Palmer Junction is a 4.6-mile point-to-point, well-maintained, single-lane gravel road. Starting at an intersection with FS 62, Palmer Junction provides access to several spur trails, along with the Fry Meadows Guard Station, before ending at the border between the Umatilla National Forest and priva...
Learn more about Palmer Junction - FS 6231

FS 6234 is a 3.4-mile out-and-back single-lane gravel road. The route features some potholes and passes several parcels of private property. Multiple gates are present along the road, though no closure dates are posted. Numerous spur trails branch off the main route, all of which are subject to seas...
Learn more about FS 6234

Phillips Creek Trail is approximately 10 miles long. It is worth noting that the first 2 miles of this trail are private property owned by CHANDLER GRANDE RONDE RANCH LLC. We were able to drive (slowly and cautiously) through without issue however I am not sure if the gated areas are ever closed. It...
Learn more about Phillips Creek

FS 6222 is a 7.5-mile out-and-back gravel road that branches off FS 62. The road is single-lane and well-maintained for its entire length, ending at a downed tree. Beyond this point, evidence suggests the road once continued, though it is now heavily overgrown and blocked by rocks. Despite posing li...
Learn more about FS 6222

Palmer Junction is a 4.6-mile point-to-point, well-maintained, single-lane gravel road. Starting at an intersection with FS 62, Palmer Junction provides access to several spur trails, along with the Fry Meadows Guard Station, before ending at the border between the Umatilla National Forest and priva...
Learn more about Palmer Junction - FS 6231

FS 6234 is a 3.4-mile out-and-back single-lane gravel road. The route features some potholes and passes several parcels of private property. Multiple gates are present along the road, though no closure dates are posted. Numerous spur trails branch off the main route, all of which are subject to seas...
Learn more about FS 6234

Phillips Creek Trail is approximately 10 miles long. It is worth noting that the first 2 miles of this trail are private property owned by CHANDLER GRANDE RONDE RANCH LLC. We were able to drive (slowly and cautiously) through without issue however I am not sure if the gated areas are ever closed. It...
Learn more about Phillips Creek

FS 6222 is a 7.5-mile out-and-back gravel road that branches off FS 62. The road is single-lane and well-maintained for its entire length, ending at a downed tree. Beyond this point, evidence suggests the road once continued, though it is now heavily overgrown and blocked by rocks. Despite posing li...
Learn more about FS 6222