Tillamook State Forest - Mountain Bike near Gales Creek, Oregon
~Scoggins Creek Rd, Gales Creek, OR 97117, USA,Gales Creek,Oregon
45.61031756, -123.34935869
6.7 miles W of Gales Creek, Oregon
Address: ~Scoggins Creek Rd, Gales Creek, OR 97117, USA
GPS: 45°36'37.1"N 123°20'57.7"W
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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

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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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Gales Creek, Oregon

  1. Head south on NW Sargent Rd toward NW Old Wilson River Rd (0.1 mi)
  2. Turn left onto NW Old Wilson River Rd (453 ft)
  3. Turn left onto OR-8 W (2.5 mi)
  4. Turn left onto OR-6 W (signs for Glenwood/Tillamook) (9.5 mi)
  5. Turn left onto Beaver Dam Rd (315 ft)
  6. Turn right to stay on Beaver Dam Rd (0.7 mi)
  7. Turn right onto University Falls Rd (0.5 mi)
  8. Turn left onto Saddle Mountain Rd (0.1 mi)
  9. Turn left onto Beaver Dam Rd (0.4 mi)
  10. Continue straight onto Scoggins Creek Rd
    Destination will be on the right
    (0.4 mi)
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