Tillamook State Forest
Gales Creek, Oregon
| Address: | ~Scoggins Creek Rd, Gales Creek, OR 97117, USA |
| GPS: |
45°36'37.1"N 123°20'57.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Oregon |
| Trail Length: | 20.00 miles |
| MTB Difficulty: | Intermediate |
| Trail Type: | Network |
| MTB Trail Type: | Singletrack |
Mountain Bike
Singletrack loop plus a few out-and-backs overlaid on a huge network of ATV trails. The trails and trailheads are well marked and there are miles of forest roads that can be connected to make short or long loops.The trails are mostly fast and smooth, though you will find sections of rocks and roots in places. Lush forests surround you as you climb and descend moderate slopes which can be steep in places (though never sustained). Courtesy of Singletracks.com
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Tillamook State Forest
Tillamook State Forest is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Jordan Creek, Oregon. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Tillamook State Forest bike trail in Jordan Creek.
http://www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/tillamook-state-forest/Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.
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- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Gales Creek, Oregon
- Head south on NW Sargent Rd toward NW Old Wilson River Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto NW Old Wilson River Rd (453 ft)
- Turn left onto OR-8 W (2.5 mi)
- Turn left onto OR-6 W (signs for Glenwood/Tillamook) (9.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Beaver Dam Rd (315 ft)
- Turn right to stay on Beaver Dam Rd (0.7 mi)
- Turn right onto University Falls Rd (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Saddle Mountain Rd (0.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Beaver Dam Rd (0.4 mi)
- Continue straight onto Scoggins Creek RdDestination will be on the right(0.4 mi)
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