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East Fort Rock OHV Trail System
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Alt Names East Fort Rock, China Hat, Ground Hog Butte, East Butte, Kelly Butte, Cinder Cone, Deschutes National Forest, Pumice Butte, Weasel Butte, Paulina Mountains
Last Known Status Open
DESCRIPTION
This huge area is open year-round and offers over 300 miles of marked trails. The area is well maintained and is a good place to take the family or a beginner because it mainly consists of long and easy, looped trails. Vegetation consists of a mixture of ponderosa pines and sagebrush. There are multiple staging areas along with four play areas to check out. Detailed Trail Map.

***ANNOUNCEMENTS*** (March 2010)




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LOCATION
Nearest City Millican, OR
GPS Coordinates N 43º 47.783' W 121º 01.877'
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Street Map
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 From: Bend, OR

1) Take US-20 east about 20 miles
2) Turn right (south) on NF-23, continue 5.8 miles
3) Veer right at fork onto NF-25 (NF-25 turns into Lava Bend Rd.), continue about 4 miles.
4) Look for Road 25 Staging Area signs
AREA TYPE
Area Type Trail
Land Type National Forest
QUALITY
Rating Rating    Good
Recommended Stay 1-2 Days
REGULATIONS
Permit Required Yes OSP stickers required
Dates Open Year-Round
Spark Arrestor Yes
Noise Limit Yes (99 dB)
Night Riding Yes Not Recommended
Flags Not Required
Two Strokes No Restriction
Cross Country Prohibited
ATVs No Restriction
UTVs No Restriction
4x4s (registered) Some Areas
Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies OSP stickers required
Bicycles Some Areas
Hiking No Restriction
Horseback Some Areas
Camping Some Areas (camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Law Enforcement Few/Periodic Jeep/SUV Patrol
FEES
Parking Fee ($0.00)
Entry Fee No ($0.00)
Riding Fee No ($0.00)
Camping Fee No ($0.00)
CONTACTS
Contact Info Deschutes National Forest - Bend / Fort Rock Ranger District
1230 NE 3rd St., Suite A-262
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 383-4010
(541) 383-4004
bjensen01@fs.fed.us
www.fs.fed.us
Contact Info Oregon ATV Safety Education Card
(877) 772-3359
atv.info@state.or.us
www.rideatvoregon.org
TERRAIN
Square Miles 172
Miles Of Trail 318
Climate Type Forest
Elevation 4400 to 6400 ft.
Trail Maintenance Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt This trail has mostly loose dirt.Mostly
Hard Pack The trail has little hard pack terrain.Little
Sand This trail has no sandy areas.None
Mud The trail has little mud after it rains.Little
Dust The trail has little dust on typical days.Little
Rocks This trail has some rocks.Some
Trees The trail has almost all trees.All
Steep Hills This trail has few steep hills.Few
Water Crossings The trail has few water crossings.Few
Small Jumps This trail has few small jumps.Few
Large Jumps This trail has no large jumps.None
Berms The trail has many berms.Many
Sand/Gravel Pits This national forest has no sand or gravel pits.None
Single Track This national forest has some single track trails.Some
Roads This national forest has some roads.Some
Intersections This trail has few intersections.Few
Rider Traffic The national forest has few rider traffic on typical days.Few
Shade This national forest has many shaded areas.Many
Ranges/Gunfire This national forest has few shooting ranges or gunfire.Few
Hazards This trail has few hazards.Few (hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice Terrain This trail has some beginner terrain.Some
Amateur Terrain This trail has mostly intermediate level terrain.Mostly
Expert Terrain This trail has little expert terrain.Little
GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES
First Aid 20-30 Miles (NW) St. Charles Medical Center (541) 382-4321
Gasoline 30+ Miles (NW) Chevron (541) 382-8581
Diesel 30+ Miles (NW) Shell (541) 385-3074
Water 5-20 Miles (NW) East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230
RV Hookup 5-20 Miles (NW) East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230
RV Disposal 5-20 Miles (NW) East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230
Campground On Site China Hat Campground
Conv Store 5-20 Miles (NW) East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230
Swim Area 5-20 Miles (NW) Paulina Lake Hot Springs (541) 536-2230
Water Body 5-20 Miles (NW) East Lake
Boat Ramp 5-20 Miles (NW) Paulina Lake Boat Ramp (541) 536-2240

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