This trail goes through the Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area to the abandoned Murderers Creek Ranch. The trail follows Murderers Creek, and there are many opportunities to wade in the creek or go for a… Learn more about Murderers Creek Ranch
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
South Fork Road
This trail follows the South Fork of the John Day River and crosses a very remote area. It's a great area for camping and hiking. Destinations include Blacks Canyon, Izee Falls, and several historical sites,… Learn more about South Fork Road
Total Miles
28.1
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Su
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… Learn more about Myrtle Park Ice Cave
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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… Learn more about Jump Off Joe
Total Miles
17.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
MRS RD 4550000
This route climbs to the northwest 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 road… Learn more about MRS RD 4550000
Total Miles
13.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Calamity Butte Lookout
This trail leads to Calamity Butte Lookout, which is a very old lookout but still used when needed. The trail starts going through beautiful ponderosa forests, and near the top are mountain mahogany and a… Learn more about Calamity Butte Lookout
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
4
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Malheur Ford
This is a longer, more adventurous, alternative to the section on NF-16 that passes through Crane Prairie. Along the route you'll encounter a water crossing, numerous wild camping sites, and incredible views of the Malheur… Learn more about Malheur Ford
Total Miles
29.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Shadow of Calamity
This trail is a great access to the south side of Calamity Butte through Ponderosa and mixed conifer forest. There are beautiful aspen glades in several places along this route. The trail is mostly natural… Learn more about Shadow of Calamity
Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
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… Learn more about Lost Creek
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Gravel Ridge
This is an excellent, little known high-desert trail near the small town of Burns. This trail is primarily made up of two track and rugged rock. There are seasonal water crossings, narrow roads and steep… Learn more about Gravel Ridge
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Snow Mountain Lookout
This route accesses the Snow Mountain Fire Lookout. The road is easily driven by any vehicle with reasonable clearance and careful driving. There are large deep ruts as well as rocks. The summit is often… Learn more about Snow Mountain Lookout
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
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… Learn more about Grease Monkey James
Total Miles
39.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Burnt Basin
This is a fantastic trail just outside of Burns, OR. It travels through many types of high-desert terrain: rimrocks, canyons, rivers, creeks, forests and plains. There are two large, fun water crossings on this trail,… Learn more about Burnt Basin
Total Miles
16.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Tipton to South Fork
This trail follows along established Forest Service roads. It is accessible to SXS, ATV, snowmobile, and all types of off-road vehicles. The trip includes views into Burnt River Valley and John Day Basin. Mountains surrounding… Learn more about Tipton to South Fork
Total Miles
49.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about 37 Spring Trail
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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… Learn more about Summit Road NF2630
Total Miles
45.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Skull Creek to Horton Mill Connector
Total Miles
14.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
NFDR1675 Crane Creek CG
This short trail provides a great selection of campsites, mild technical obstacles and a few water crossings. Things start out pretty easy. As you meander along to the North Fork of the Malheur River, the… Learn more about NFDR1675 Crane Creek CG
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
5
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Blue Mountains Trail 1972
Dirt Bike and ATV trail through the mountains with great views, twists, turns and lots of challenges. This area seems to get used by Side by Sides on the gravel roads and the ATV trails… Learn more about Blue Mountains Trail 1972
Total Miles
14.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cub Creek
This is a well-maintained snowmobile and ATV trail from the North Fork of the Burnt River to Sumpter, Oregon. Learn more about Cub Creek
Total Miles
22.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Triple Spring Obsidian Mine
The Triple Springs Obsidian Mine is at the end of this short, steep, and rocky trail in an interesting high-desert environment. The trail follows a draw up to the mines and is littered with obsidian,… Learn more about Triple Spring Obsidian Mine
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
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… Learn more about Recovery Ridge
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… Learn more about Bald Butte Lookout
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Karls Beer Run
The is a connecting loop to many areas around blue springs and greenhorn. It is an adventure for both new and skilled riders. There are views into Whitney valley and Sumpter Valley. There are lots… Learn more about Karls Beer Run
Total Miles
15.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Miller Canyon
Total Miles
8.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Karls Loop
This is an off-trail loop that connects back to Sawmill. It has some technical climbs that do require skilled navigation, high power, and good traction. This climb gives the opportunity to look into Sumpter Valley.… Learn more about Karls Loop
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / 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… Learn more about Marble Creek Pass to Sumpter
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… Learn more about Marble Creek Pass
Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
Rock the Ridge
This is a road up a rocky ridge from the valley. You will see blue mountains with views into the valleys below. The road can be challenging as it is rough and rocky. It has… Learn more about Rock the Ridge
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Midnight Point
This trail is near Glass Butte in Central Oregon. The closest fuel and services are in Riley or Hampton, but their hours are limited. This area has been an obsidian collecting area for generations and… Learn more about Midnight Point
Total Miles
7.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
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