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Three Trails OHV System
Friday, May 17, 2024
| Other Names | Deschutes National Forest, Crescent Ranger District, Litte Walker Mountain, Rivers South Staging Area, Boundary Springs, Two Rivers |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This part of the Deschutes National Forest offers a trail system with over 60 miles of designated motorized trails. The area offers a wide range of loops to explore that range from tight and twisty motorcycle trails to smooth and fast 4x4 roads.
The trails wind though a mixed pine tree forest with some high desert vegetation that consists of sage and various scrub brush. The trails are maintained and bridges have been recently added over most of the water crossings. Those with street legal machines can expore the trails located north that tie into Muttonchop and Rivers North Area.
Camping is permitted at the staging area but is primitive. The trails close seasonally during the winter months. For current conditions check the trail hotline before heading out.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | May 1 - November 30 | |
| 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 | Some Areas | permitted on designated forest service roads |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on designated forest service roads |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required permitted on designated forest service roads |
| 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 designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 7,680 acres (12 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 63 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4600 to 4900 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand |  Little | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Some | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps |  Few | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (N) | Crescent Shell (541) 433-2532 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (N) | Crescent Shell (541) 433-2532 |
 Water | Crescent, OR | |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Big Pines RV Park (541) 433-2785 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Big Pines RV Park (541) 433-2785 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (N) | Crescent Shell (541) 433-2532 |
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 | Crescent, OR | ||
| From: Bend, OR
1) Take US-97 south about 55 miles 2) Turn right (west) on FS Road 9751, continue .5 miles 3) Staging area is on the right. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Central Oregon OHV Operations 1230 NE 3rd Street Suite A-262 Bend, OR 97701 (541) 383-4010 sm.fs.cohvops@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Comment | 24-Hour OHV Trail Hotline |
| 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 |
Three Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 7/7/2013 (Thanks!)
Three Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 7/7/2013 (Thanks!)
Three Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 7/7/2013 (Thanks!)
Three Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 4/24/2014 (Thanks!)
Three Trails Photo
This is a photo from the play pit at Muttonchop OHV Area which is located north of the Three Trails OHV Area. Photo Submitted 4/24/2014 (Thanks!)
Three Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 4/24/2014 (Thanks!)
Three Trails Photo
Photo Submitted 4/24/2014 (Thanks!)
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