Off-Road Trails Near Ochoco West, Oregon

This is an unmaintained dirt road accessing Gray Butte Trailhead and other nearby trails in the Crooked River National Grasslands just north of Gray Butte. There are numerous dispersed camping spots along this road often used by climbers visiting nearby Smith Rocks. This road climbs up over 4,000 fe...
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Gravel Forest Service Road climbing out of the popular Skull Hollow campground up onto the shoulder of Gray Butte in the Crooked River National Grasslands. This road has multiple roadside pullouts used for dispersed camping by climbers visiting nearby Smith Rock State Park. This road climbs up above...
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Steep, rocky road accessing the communications towers on Gray Butte. This road starts at Gray Butte Saddle at roughly 3700 feet and climbs to almost 5100 feet at the summit. The gate at the lower end is occasionally locked. There are dispersed camping spots on this road near the Gray Butte Saddle Tr...
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Just past the privately-owned "Overland Ranch" (a fitting name for their property), lies a trail system on BLM land. Remington Ranch Road has several different spurs, one of which winds along the border through patches of trees. The trail starts as gravel at first as you pass privately owned land on...
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Easy, unmaintained dirt road accessing Gray Butte Trailhead and other nearby trails in the Crooked River National Grasslands just West of Gray Butte. There are numerous dispersed camping spots along this road often used by climbers visiting nearby Smith Rocks. This road climbs up over 4000', so expe...
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This is a dirt road used to access Gray Butte and the adjacent Henderson Flats OHV system from US-97. This area is popular with equestrians, hikers, mountain bikers, and the UTV and moto crowd, all using nearby trails specific to the different activities. Expect traffic. It's occasionally snowbound ...
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Get ready for a rugged adventure on the Desert Ridge Trail, located on DNR land. This trail is not for the faint of heart, with its potholed, rocky, and dirt road that'll put your vehicle (and your nerves) to the test. It's a little bumpy, but the desert vibes and stunning views make it worth it. As...
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This is a combination of gravel roads and dirt two-track accessing the Crooked River National Grasslands from nearby Madras. It is named after a spur that accesses a hill with a great overlook of nearby Haystack Reservoir. There are multiple cattle gates along this track and throughout the area. Mak...
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This route winds through the Ochoco National Forest and is composed mainly of Forest Service roads that are washboarded and rutted. About halfway through the route, you will be following along a creek with downed trees and fallen rocks. With four creek crossings, this is a beautiful route to drive.
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So easy that a PT Cruiser can do it...wait, no. Please don't. To do this trail, a rear locker and 35-inch tires are recommended. It's short and sweet but an absolute blast and a great intro to teach people how to use the features of their rig.
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Trail begins extremely easy and predominately a mix of gravel and dirt for the first half of the trail. Gets narrow near the summit around 80-90in wide with a height limit of around 8ft due to fallen trees and overhang. There is a publicly accessible gate near the top of the mountain that is a littl...
Learn more about Wildcat Mountain Trail - FS 3350

This trail consists primarily of dirt, with sections that can be loose or rocky at times. Occasional rock gardens and mild whoop sections are present but remain manageable for most riders, though beginners should use caution or take alternate lines when needed. Conditions may become wet or muddy dur...
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This is a fairly flat high desert trail that connects to several main trails in the area. It has short stretches of mild rocky sections requiring care in choosing a safe line for motorcycles. Snow in winter time and dusty conditions and high use in summer will challenge speeds and accessibility.
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Trail 75 is a 1.6-mile loop starting from the intersection with Trail 74, running along a flat mesa top with expansive valley views, especially as it rides along the mesa's edge. The trail includes tight sections weaving between trees and areas with more embedded rock, providing a mix of flow and te...
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Trail 99 winds through low alpine terrain with tight curves among juniper trees and features numerous embedded rocks and ledge obstacles, making it an intermediate route. The trail has more elevation gain in the middle of the route, compared to surrounding trails, with small climbs and descents ofte...
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Trail 74 is a 1.6-mile route beginning on a flat mesa top with easy dirt terrain. The trail crosses Trail 73 and a few roads before a semi-steep descent off the mesa near the intersection with Trail 73. It features whoops and mostly smooth dirt with scattered loose rocks. The landscape includes juni...
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This is a high desert intermediate rated trail for dirt motorcycles and ATVs with deep sandy whoops and long stretches of rocky terrain requiring picking a safe line. Best riding seasons are early summer and late fall due to winter snow and ice and high summer heat and dusty conditions.
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Trail 73 is an easy 1.7-mile single-track connector between Trails 75 and 72. The trail features mostly dirt terrain with scattered embedded and loose rocks, along with lots of whoops. The profile is very gradual with small hills up and down. Trail 73 crosses Trail 74 about halfway through.
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Trail 72 is an almost 3-mile-long dirt bike-only route that runs between Trails 71 and 74. It features tight curves and requires precise maneuvering through trees, with narrow gaps that might catch your handlebars if not careful. The trail is mostly smooth dirt with small jagged rocks scattered thro...
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Trail 71 is a 4.5-mile narrow singletrack winding through the eastern half of the Buckhorn trail system. It traverses low alpine and high desert terrain dominated by sagebrush and junipers. Riders should be prepared for scraggly tree branches extending into the trail, scattered loose and embedded ro...
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This route winds through the Ochoco National Forest and is composed mainly of Forest Service roads that are washboarded and rutted. About halfway through the route, you will be following along a creek with downed trees and fallen rocks. With four creek crossings, this is a beautiful route to drive.
Learn more about Lower McKay Creek Road to West Fork Mill Creek Road

So easy that a PT Cruiser can do it...wait, no. Please don't. To do this trail, a rear locker and 35-inch tires are recommended. It's short and sweet but an absolute blast and a great intro to teach people how to use the features of their rig.
Learn more about Willow Creek Crossing

Trail begins extremely easy and predominately a mix of gravel and dirt for the first half of the trail. Gets narrow near the summit around 80-90in wide with a height limit of around 8ft due to fallen trees and overhang. There is a publicly accessible gate near the top of the mountain that is a littl...
Learn more about Wildcat Mountain Trail - FS 3350

This trail consists primarily of dirt, with sections that can be loose or rocky at times. Occasional rock gardens and mild whoop sections are present but remain manageable for most riders, though beginners should use caution or take alternate lines when needed. Conditions may become wet or muddy dur...
Learn more about Millican Plateau OHV Trail 90

This route winds through the Ochoco National Forest and is composed mainly of Forest Service roads that are washboarded and rutted. About halfway through the route, you will be following along a creek with downed trees and fallen rocks. With four creek crossings, this is a beautiful route to drive.
Learn more about Lower McKay Creek Road to West Fork Mill Creek Road

So easy that a PT Cruiser can do it...wait, no. Please don't. To do this trail, a rear locker and 35-inch tires are recommended. It's short and sweet but an absolute blast and a great intro to teach people how to use the features of their rig.
Learn more about Willow Creek Crossing

Trail begins extremely easy and predominately a mix of gravel and dirt for the first half of the trail. Gets narrow near the summit around 80-90in wide with a height limit of around 8ft due to fallen trees and overhang. There is a publicly accessible gate near the top of the mountain that is a littl...
Learn more about Wildcat Mountain Trail - FS 3350

This trail consists primarily of dirt, with sections that can be loose or rocky at times. Occasional rock gardens and mild whoop sections are present but remain manageable for most riders, though beginners should use caution or take alternate lines when needed. Conditions may become wet or muddy dur...
Learn more about Millican Plateau OHV Trail 90