| Alt Names |
Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail, Crane Mountain Trailhead, Crane Mountain Trail, Freemont National Forrest, Lakeview, Gooselake, Crane Mountain Nrt #161, Crane Mountain National Recreation Trail #161 |
| DESCRIPTION |
Fire roads and logging trails make up most of this area. There are not as many trails as you might expect, because many are dead ends or are blocked by snow well into the summer. If you wait until late summer this place offers some short sections of expert level single track, mountain top views of Goose Lake, remote camping, cool temps, no crowds and some wildlife (including some ferocious insects!) The peak is a popular hang gliding spot and the nearby town of Lakeview is tourist friendly.
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| LOCATION |
| Nearest City |
Lakeview, OR |
| GPS Coordinates |
N 42º 13.403' W 120º 13.815' |
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From: Lakeview, OR
1). Take 395 N from Lakeview to 140 East for 8 miles
2). Right on Warner Road
3). Follow pavement (bearing sharp right) until it ends (aprox 5-6 miles)
4). Continue straight on FSRD 3915, aprox 6 miles
(Willow Creek Campground)
5). Right on 4011. Campground is on right 1 mile, staging area 2 miles |
| AREA TYPE |
| Area Type |
Trail |
| Land Type |
National Forest |
| QUALITY |
| Pros |
good scenery, no crowds, privacy, easy trails, copol temps in summer |
| Cons |
bugs!! little ? terrain, most trails are short (1-2 miles thend) |
| Rating |
 Fair
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| Recommended Stay |
Full Day
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| TERRAIN |
| Square Miles |
150 |
| Miles Of Trail |
15 |
| Climate Type |
Forest |
| Elevation |
5000 to 8400 ft. |
| Trail Maintenance |
Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained |
| Loose Dirt |
 Some |
| Hard Pack |
Some |
| Sand |
 None |
| Mud |
Some |
| Dust |
Some |
| Rocks |
Some |
| Trees |
 All |
| Steep Hills |
 Few |
| Water Crossings |
None |
| Small Jumps |
None |
| Large Jumps |
None |
| Berms |
None |
| Sand/Gravel Pits |
None |
| Single Track |
Few |
| Roads |
Few |
| Intersections |
Few |
| Rider Traffic |
None |
| Shade |
All |
| Ranges/Gunfire |
Few |
| Hazards |
Few |
| Novice Terrain |
 Mostly |
| Amateur Terrain |
 Little |
| Expert Terrain |
None |
| Comment |
upper trails & single track trails have snow mounds on them, even in July |
| REGULATIONS |
| Permit Required |
Yes |
| Dates Open |
Year-Round |
| Spark Arrestor |
Yes |
| Noise Limit |
Yes (99 dB) |
| Night Riding |
Unknown |
| Flags |
Not Required |
| Two Strokes |
No Restriction |
| Cross Country |
Prohibited |
| ATVs |
No Restriction |
| 4x4s (registered) |
No Restriction |
| Unregistered Cars/4x4s/Buggies |
No Restriction |
| Bicycles |
No Restriction |
| Hiking |
No Restriction |
| Horseback |
No Restriction |
| Camping |
No Restriction |
| Campfires |
No Restriction |
| Alcohol |
No Restriction |
| Fireworks |
Some Areas |
| Firearms |
No Restriction |
| Law Enforcement |
None |
| FEES |
| Parking Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Entry Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Riding Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| Camping Fee |
No ($0.00)
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| KEY SERVICES |
| First Aid |
Nearest City |
| Gasoline |
Nearest City |
| Diesel |
Nearest City |
| Water |
Nearest City |
| RV Hookup |
Nearest City |
| RV Disposal |
Nearest City |
| Campground |
On Site |
| Conv Store |
Nearest City |
| Swim Area |
Lakeview, OR |
| Water Body |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| Boat Ramp |
5-20 Miles (SW) |
| CONTACTS |
| Contact Info |
Fremont-winema National Forests - Lakeview Ranger District
1301 South G Street
Lakeview, OR 97630
(541) 947-2151
www.fs.fed.us
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| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| Scenic views like this can be found throughout the area |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| There are a lot of great things to see here at Crane Mountain OHV. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| Having fun on the trail. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| This is a good look at the kind of ride you can find here. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| A fun day of trail riding. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| Tackling a piece of trail from this area. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| An example of a piece of terrain from this area. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| You will see scenery like this at Crane Mountain OHV. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| The ride and terrain is a lot like this. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| Nothing like Oregon trails. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| An example of what the trail is like. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| This is some scenery from around this area. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| Nothing like Oregon trails. |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| Fallen timber is plentiful in this area |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| Trails like this are often closed due to snow well until late summer |
| Crane Mountain OHV Trail Photo |
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| This is what the trail is like in some parts. |
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