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Virtue Flat OHV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Baker Field Office, Reckles Creek Loop, Elkhorn Mountains, Wallowa Mountains |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This high desert area offers nearly 5,000 acres of multiple use trails. The main staging area offers plenty of flat and spacious room and has a kiosk with maps, restrooms and loading ramps.
The terrain is a mix of hard packed and rocky trails, a play area and hill climbs. During the summer months the trails can get very dry and dusty so the best time to visit is after a rainfall or during the spring or fall. Camping is permitted but primitive so come prepared.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | An operating permit issued for another state will be honored, but only if the issuing state also honors Oregon operating permits. (As of October 1, 2021, Oregon no longer honors stickers from Washington.) (AZ, CA, ID, IN, MO, NV, PA, SC, UT, VT) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (99 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on the trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | BLM |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Baker City, OR | ||
| Address | Ruckles Creek Loop, Baker City, OR 97814 | ||
| From: Baker City, OR
1) Take I-84 to Exit 302 2) Turn east off the exit ramp onto SR-86, continue 5 miles 3) Turn right (south) on Ruckles Creek Road, continue 2.5 miles 4) Staging area is on the left (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | BLM - Baker Field Office 3285 11th Street Baker City, OR 97814 (541) 523-1256 blm_or_bk_rmp@blm.gov www.blm.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon ATV Safety Education Card (877) 772-3359 atv.info@state.or.us www.oregon.gov |
| Contact Info | Oregon State Parks Online Store 725 Summer Street NE, Suite C Salem, OR 97301 (800) 551-6949 park.info@oregon.gov store.oregonstateparks.org |
Virtue Flat Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 4/28/2013 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 4,918 acres (8 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 30 | |
| Climate Type | Desert | |
| Elevation | 3300 to 3500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  None | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | None | |
| Small Jumps |  Many | |
| Large Jumps | Some | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | None | |
| Shade | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (W) | Chevron (208) 888-6061 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (W) | Chevron (208) 888-6061 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (W) | Oregon Trails West RV Park (541) 523-3236 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (W) | Oregon Trails West RV Park (541) 523-3236 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (W) | Oregon Trails West RV Park (541) 523-3236 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (W) | Chevron (208) 888-6061 |
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