Umatilla National Forest
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Umatilla National Forest 541-278-3716
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Recreational Opportunities...
- Effective January 1, 2009 - Oregon
Online ATV Safety Education Course
ATV (quad) or off-road motorcyclists age 15 or younger - or an adult who supervises those riders - are required to complete the Oregon All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Education course before riding on public lands in Oregon. All riders, reguardless of age, will be required to complete the safety course by January 1, 2014.
- 2009 Regulations and Restrictions
Where you can and can not ride on the Umatilla, Malheur and
Wallowa-Whitman Forests.
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West End ATV Area, OHV Rule Implementation The Heppner Ranger District, of the Umatilla National Forest, has released the decision to designated routes for off highway vehicles (OHV) on public lands on the west side of the district.
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MAPS: The Umatilla Nation Forest offers Access and Travel Management Maps, free of charge, at all Forest offices. To request Access and travel Management Maps by phone call: (541) 278-3716.
New Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM maps) will be available for the 2010 recreation season and will outline designated roads and trails open to OHV use.
- National Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Management
Rule
- Other OHV Sites of Interest
Riding Opportunities by District
- Heppner Ranger District
- North Fork John Day District
- Pomeroy Ranger District
- Walla Walla Ranger District
National
Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Management
The Chief has identified unmanaged recreation – especially impacts
from OHVs, as one of the key concerns facing the nation’s forests
and grasslands today. Learn
more about the Forest Service's management of OHV's on National Forest
System managed lands.
Other OHV Sites of Interest
North Fork John Day Ranger District
Off Highway Vehicle Opportunities
THE WINOM FRAZIER OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE COMPLEX gives off-road riders and other users more than 140 miles of challenging trails as well as access to scenic views, fishing, hunting, and other recreation activities within the Complex. The Complex is located approximately 60 miles south of Pendleton, 35 miles west of La Grande and 12 miles east of Ukiah, with access from State Highways #244 and #395, and Forest Roads #52 and #5160. Elevation in the riding area vary from 4,600 feet near Cable Creek, to almost 6,900 feet at Tower Mountain. Topography includes gentle to steep side slopes and some tablelands. The area is forested with western larch and varieties of fir and pine. Most trails are maintained for use June through September. The OHV Complex is part of the motorized travel management plans of the North Fork John Day Ranger District, Umatilla National Forest and the La Grande Ranger District, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The Complex has been developed by the Forest Service in partnership with local OHV volunteer groups and the Oregon Department of Transportation ATV Allocation Committee. Volunteers continue to contribute more than 1000 hours annually to patrol and maintain these trails.
A map of the Winom-Fraier OHV Complex is available, free of charge, at all Forest offices. To request a copy of the map by phone call: (541) 278-3716.
Pomeroy Ranger District
Off Highway Vehicle Opportunities
The Pomeroy Ranger District manages approximately 289 miles of trails. There are 203 miles within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness which prohibits motorized and mechanized use and 24 miles outside of the wilderness that are open to motorized travel.
MEADOW CREEK TRAIL #3123 is maintained for foot, horse, ATVs, and mountain bike user groups. The trail follows along Meadow Creek for 3 miles before it climbs in elevation along old logging roads to the Godman area. The section from the bridge to Godman is very difficult for ATV travel. The trail becomes accessible in early summer.
Note: Individual trails may be closed at times due to conflicting use or hazards. Be alert, obstacles such as downed trees and washouts can develop between trail inspections. To obtain information on trail conditions, additional mountain biking areas or maps, contact your local Ranger District Office or the Supervisor's Office in Pendleton, Oregon.
MAPS: The Umatilla Nation Forest offers Access and Travel Management Maps, free of charge, at all Forest offices. To request Access and travel Management Maps by phone call: (541) 278-3716.
Walla Walla Ranger District
Off Highway Vehicle Opportunities
Want to know what to do with the new Off Highway Vehicle you purchased last year? The Walla Walla Ranger District recently opened a new multi-user trail. The Middle Point Ridge Trail #3116 and the Wildcat/Cavalier Trail #3245 on the north end of the Walla Walla Ranger District are newly constructed and reconstructed trails with motorcycles and ATV's in mind. The lower trailhead is located approximately one-half mile inside the Forest boundary across the North Touchet River. Trail #3240 (Touchet/Middle Tie) and #3243 (Touchet Corral) can be accessed from Forest Service Road 46. The new trails are open to hikers, horseback riders, mountain hikers, motorcycle riders and a section for Class I ATV's. There are barriers at the bridge site and on top because that section is not suitable for three and four-wheel ATV's. The Touchet/Middle Tie Trail also is not for ATV's. For additional information and maps of the trail, contact the Walla Walla Ranger District at (509) 522-6290. Give it and yourself a workout while enjoying some very beautiful country.
MAPS: The Umatilla Nation Forest offers Access and Travel Management Maps, free of charge, at all Forest offices. To request Access and travel Management Maps by phone call: (541) 278-3716.
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USDA Forest Service - Umatilla National Forest
Last Modified:
Friday, 04-Sep-2009 11:53:06 EDT