Shields Road

Trail Overview

A side entrance into the expanses of the Tillamook State Forest, this disused logging road features steep graded climbs, picturesque views, and plenty of spur roads to find a nice dispersed camping site. The trail itself is a washboarded old graveled logging road, of which the origins are sparsely known. Downed trees are a commonplace on this route, so bring a saw. This trail passes through a sparsely logged area of the TSF that provides a beauty that little in its surroundings can top. The trail ends at the intersection of Wheeler Pond Road of which offers a logging mainline, so pack a CB, especially during the weekdays when the mainline can become an artery for the logging operations down to Camp Nine.

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Difficulty

15-degree slope climb, passable in most 4WD vehicles. Pull-offs are infrequent. This is a logging road, so be sure to tune to CB Channel 32, as the entrance sign denotes avoiding logging trucks.

History

This road was recently regraded as part of the 2024 logging activities in the area. Very little is known about the exact origins of this specific road.

Technical Rating

Shields Road can be accessed by the following ride types:

• High-Clearance 4x4
• SUV