Bald Mountain

Total Miles6.6
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeSummer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Bald Mountain trail photo

Trail Overview

Start just west of McGuire Reservoir, turn left into an opening, and look for a bridge. This is a 6.7-mile route. Be aware that it crosses through Weyerhaeuser land with gates. The gates may be open or closed. At the end of the first section, there is a short (approximately 25 yards) of pavement on Bald Mountain Road. If the gates are closed, there is a nearly all-pavement option on Bald Mountain Road, although the entrance to Bald Mountain isn't paved. There are several open areas at the top of Bald Mountain to explore. Bald Mountain is 3,060-foot-tall and one of the taller mountains in the Upper Nestucca OHV area.

Photos of Bald Mountain

Difficulty

The trail is one vehicle wide and its potholes are frequent. In the spring, there may be debris on the trail or blocking the trail. The final climb to the top of Bald Mountain is not particularly difficult, although weather conditions may vary.

Technical Rating

2

Status Reports

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Dale
Nov 02, 2025
Open
Muddy/WetWashboard
Trail Status: Open Surface: Very wet from recent rain. Lots of leaves/foliage on the trail. Width: Wide Vehicle Access: 2WD is doable, 4H with no worries. Peak Access: Unaccessible. Closed gate (yellow gate at the left turn) is blocking the way to the peak.
Lee Young
Jun 14, 2025
2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Open
Normal
people shooting gun close to the trail
Blake Wulf
Apr 19, 2025
2019 Toyota 4Runner
Open
Normal
Mostly dry and bumpy. Some narrow sections with felled trees. Stayed in 2wd the whole time. Few people, no traffic.
Proper Bellairs
Apr 19, 2025
2020 Ford Ranger
Open
Normal
Main trail was open. All side trails that had gates were closed (4/19). Trail is a gravel road, no need for 4wd. 2wd made it through with ease.
Joshua Kraner
Dec 31, 2024
2021 Jeep Wrangler
Open
NormalSnow/Ice
Easy trail. 2wd the entire time. Beautiful views. Encountered a little bit of snow at the top.
Clint Duncan
Dec 15, 2024
2006 Toyota Tacoma
Open
Muddy/Wet
a few other vehicles, gravel road most of the way, decent run.
Susi Sloan
Aug 10, 2024
2017 Jeep Wrangler
Open
NormalDusty
Trail was mostly gravel with some weathered, rougher patches. Beautiful scenery and only glimpsed one other vehicle the whole time.

Bald Mountain Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Bald Mountain Map

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