This route will take you from HWY 395 to the Sunstone Collection Site and camping area. Along the route, you will have nice views of the high-desert landscapes and Hart Mountain. The camping area has… Learn more about Sunstone Collection Area
Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Barnhardy Rd
Barnhardy Road is usually open August thru December. The road runs between Hot Springs Campground and Guano Campground. It is mostly a nice two-track, but there are some rutted and rocky sections. You will also… Learn more about Barnhardy Rd
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Skyline Drive Trail
Skyline Drive is a beautiful drive through the Hart Mountain Antelope Refuge. It takes you over several high plains and to a wonderful overlook that gives you a beautiful 360-degree view of the park. The… Learn more about Skyline Drive Trail
Total Miles
7.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Flook Lake
This trail accesses the Flook Lake playa, which is a dried up lake bed. This trail is very dusty in summer and extreme caution should be taken in spring or fall especially if there has… Learn more about Flook Lake
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Warner Mountains
This area is part of Modoc National Forest. There are several obsidian collection areas that require a permit that can be obtained at the Alturas Forest Service building. Once you get into the range, the… Learn more about Warner Mountains
Total Miles
24.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
High Rock Canyon
High Rock Canyon is a rugged, two-track trail following the canyon floor and crossing High Rock Creek multiple times. It is accessed from the east via NV-8 at NV-34. This trail connects on its eastern… Learn more about High Rock Canyon
Total Miles
61
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa
Smith Flat Huffman Camp
This very bumpy out and back has a few great camping options, and smith flat appears to have been taken back by game trails and the tall grasses and sagebrush. The route progresses down through… Learn more about Smith Flat Huffman Camp
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Island Reservoir Cutover
This relatively easy connector trail takes the adventurer from the graded gravel main route back toward the Island Reservoir Trail. There will be plenty of dispersed camping spots near the southern end with fire rings… Learn more about Island Reservoir Cutover
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Island Reservoir Run
This mostly easy run takes the adventurer from the highway into the wilderness and eventually ends at the island reservoir. Be sure to close any cattle gates you come across in case they are already… Learn more about Island Reservoir Run
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Burnt Car Road
This road accesses the Steens Mountain wilderness. It is a rugged route that takes you 8 miles out to a remote area that is often used to access the wilderness area or for people to… Learn more about Burnt Car Road
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
6
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Lauserica Road
This long out-and-back trail passes through the Historic Roaring Springs ranch property. There is an old cabin on site, but please be respectful that it is private property with access through, so admire it from… Learn more about Lauserica Road
Total Miles
11.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Mustang Tank Trail
This bumpy out and back leads through lush sagebrush fields and past lovely established Juniper Trees. There are plenty of flat spots one could camp, but no established fire rings were noticed. As the trail… Learn more about Mustang Tank Trail
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Steens Resort ODT
This rocky out and back starts at the Steens Mountain Resort and is a continuation of Oregon Desert Trails. The resort is a great spot to grab a hot shower, camp or base with an… Learn more about Steens Resort ODT
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Long Green Mountain Lookout Loop
This trail is a mixture of sage brush, Juniper trees and rock outcroppings. The road is rocky and rutted in spots. It's a slow go through some of it. The trail took us by many… Learn more about Long Green Mountain Lookout Loop
Total Miles
36.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Steens Mustang Bounce
This bouncy rocky run features a few dispersed campsites--one nice one near the beginning and one grassy lesser-used one near the trail's end with a fire ring. The offshoot trail also has a nice, open,… Learn more about Steens Mustang Bounce
Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Fish Creek Road
This route is a bumpy out-and-back that ends abruptly. It begins in rolling hills with fields of sagebrush. There are three cattle gates you need to open and close behind once you pass through; some… Learn more about East Fish Creek Road
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
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
Three Springs Dead End
This challenging out-and-back ends at the fenced-off three springs corral. The trail is rocky and challenging, with large boulders, off-camber sections, and deep washouts. The greatest challenge is a very off-camber and deep rock with… Learn more about Three Springs Dead End
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Three Springs Road
This rocky, rutted trail heads off into the wilderness and passes across the ridgeline with outstanding views of the surrounding Steen Mountains. There is plenty of wildlife, including deer and wild horses, to spot along… Learn more about Three Springs Road
This easy out and back is a must-see while it's open from mid-June to the October season. Be sure to check with the Berns BLM office to be sure it's open before you go. It… Learn more about Riddle Brothers Ranch
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Three Springs Offshoot
This bumpy little out-and-back ends at a nice camping spot nestled in a juniper grove. It has a hiking trailhead and plenty of cut juniper to collect along the way for your campfire. There are… Learn more about Three Springs Offshoot
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Moon Hill to Dust Bowl Road
This track takes you up to Moon Hill as the high point and creates a loop that is open year-round. (Some of the Steens Mountains are behind a locked gate some of the year) The… Learn more about Moon Hill to Dust Bowl Road
Total Miles
37.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lower Cold Spring
This is the less-traveled section of the Cold Springs Trail. It has some sweet old cabins and quite a few hiking trails that lead from it. Be aware it's an out-and-back. The trail rating of… Learn more about Lower Cold Spring
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
Fraiser Spring and Cabin
This bumpy little out and back leads off the main gravel to the Fraiser properties. The cabin is in pretty terrible shape but is fun to look at. There are a few old corrals and… Learn more about Fraiser Spring and Cabin
Total Miles
1.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Newton Cabin Trail
This rugged trail accesses Indian Creek at the base of Steens Mountain. There is excellent high-desert camping in the area and very nice, cool creek access through the summer. The trail is rugged and hot… Learn more about Newton Cabin Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Reed Rock
This trail is rocky and narrow but not too difficult. It's a very scenic area with large rock outcroppings and a lot of junipers and sage brush. Roads are not traveled much, and when there… Learn more about Reed Rock
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp
Corral Creek Road
This easy trail passes by plenty of dispersed flat spots to camp with effortless access. There are a lot of downed trees and wood to collect for a campfire as long as it's not during… Learn more about Corral Creek Road
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gravel Pit Camp Road
Welcome to my gravel pit! It's loaded with many flat, private, and level spots to camp--a fair amount of existing fire rings and enormous piles of gravel that serve as great wind blocks. If you… Learn more about Gravel Pit Camp Road
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Eastern Alvord Desert Plateau
This trail gives you unique views from a high vantage point looking west at the Alvord Desert and the Steen's Mountain Range. This trail is best driven as a long day trip or better broken… Learn more about Eastern Alvord Desert Plateau
Total Miles
78.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su
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