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Upper Nestucca Motorcycle Trail System

Saturday, December 23, 2023

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Other Names

Upper Nestucca OHV Area, Upper Nestucca Motorcycle Trail, Elk Flat, Grassy Flat, Whip Up Flat, Camp Cooper, Upper Nestucca Trail System, Sheriden Peak, Bald Mountain Road, Bible Creek Road, Niagara Falls, Nestucca River, Mcguire Reservoir

Last Known Status

Open

Upper Nestucca features about 25 miles of tight and twisty forest trails with a wide range of difficulty, from smooth and flat, to steep and crusty. Many of the trails are marked, rated and narrow, making the area perfect for dirt bikes. The area has four staging areas, and maps are available in a tube on the sign posts. OHVs are permitted on the connecting roadway (Bald Mountain Road) and you can ride from one staging area to another.

The area is not very crowded but there are no developed campsites within the OHV area, so no fires are permitted during burn season. The developed campgrounds (Alder Glen, Dovre, Fan Creek and Elk Bend) are 5-10 miles away to the north and offer picnic tables, fire rings, vault toilets and potable water but don't allow OHV direct trail access.

The trails are open year-round but may close temporarily during fire season, which is usually around late summer. The pictures speak for themselves on this one. Simply put, this is a great place to ride for all skill levels. Be sure to say thanks to the Applegate Roughriders for maintaining this trail system.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	Oregon ATV Permit stickers required
Dates Open	Year-Round except during fire season.
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)	Oregon ATV noise limits apply (all vehicles limit 99 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	narrow terrain
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Some Areas	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Prohibited
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited	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	Some Areas	(permitted in developed campsites only) during fire season Aug 1 - Oct
Night Riding	Some Areas	4/1-9/15 permitted 2 hrs after sunrise to 2 hrs before sunset
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	keep on designated trails
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	Few/Periodic	Dedicated Rangers/Officers Jeep/SUV Patrol
Comment	OHVs permitted on paved Bald Mountain Road. OHVs are prohibited at Camp Cooper.

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,579 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	25
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	2000 to 2900 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained	trails are well marked with signs at each end of the trail
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Little
Dust	Mostly
Rocks	Little
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Some
Sand/Gravel Pits	Few
Single Track	Some
Roads	Some
Intersections	Many
Rider Traffic	Some
Shade	All
Ranges/Gunfire	Few
Hazards	Some	(hazards are marked)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little
Comment	some steep trails, watch out for rider traffic on street roads and road crossings

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land

BLM

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (503) 398-2828
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (503) 398-2828
Water	5-20 Miles (S)	Wandering Spirit RV Park (503) 879-5700
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (S)	Wandering Spirit RV Park (503) 879-5700
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (S)	Wandering Spirit RV Park (503) 879-5700
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (503) 398-2828

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Pros	tight twisted trails, wide range of difficulty, not crowded, OHV's permitted on road way
Cons	no developed campsites in OHV area, developed sites are 5-10 miles away that don't allow OHV's (don't have direct trail access)
Our Rating	Excellent
Recommended Stay	1-2 Days Spring
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Willamina, OR

Address

Bald Mountain Road, Willamina, OR 97396

Trail Map

From: Tillamook, OR
For Whip Up Flat Staging Area:
1) Take 101 South about 20 miles to Hwy 22
2) Take Hwy 22 south about 25 miles toward Willamina
3) Take exit for Willamina/Sheridan
4) Merge onto Yamhill River Road, continue 2.25 miles
5) Turn left (north-west) onto Willamina Creek Road, continue 6 miles
6) Turn left onto Coast Creek Road, continue 1.3 miles
7) Turn right onto Gilbert Creek Road, continue 3 miles
8) Turn right (north) onto Bald Mountain Road, continue .75 miles
9) Whip Up Flat Staging Area is on the right (east).

For Eastline Quarry Staging Area:
10) Continue north on Bald Mountain Road past Whip Up Flat about 4 miles
11) Staging area will be on the right (east).

For Elk Flat Staging Area:
12) Continue north on Bald Mountain Road past Eastline Quarry 2.5 miles
13) Staging area is on the right (east).

For Grassy Flat Staging Area:
14) Continue north on Bald Mountain Road past Elk Flat 5.3 miles
15) Staging area is on the left (west).