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East Fort Rock OHV Trail System
Saturday, November 2, 2024
| Other Names | East Fort Rock, China Hat, Ground Hog Butte, East Butte, Kelly Butte, Cinder Cone, Deschutes National Forest, Pumice Butte, Weasel Butte, Paulina Mountains |
| Last Known Status | Temporarily Closed (due to Firestone and Flat Top Fires) |
This huge area offers over 300 miles of marked trails. The area is well maintained and is a good place to take the family or a beginner because it mainly consists of long and easy looped trails. Vegetation ranges from ponderosa pine trees and various sage and scrub brush.
There are multiple staging areas along with four play areas to check out. The trails are open year-round but the best time to visit is during the spring and fall months. Camping is permitted and all staging areas have information kiosks, trail maps and vault toilets.
There is no fee charged to camp or ride but there is no water so bring your own.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Oregon ATV Permit stickers required |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| 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 | Yes (50 inches) | narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | (maximum width 50 inches) trails are open to ATVs less than 800 pounds and 50 inches wide |
 UTV & SXS | Some Areas | (maximum width 50 inches) permitted on routes designated as shared use only |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | permitted on routes designated as shared use only |
| 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 | ||
| Night Riding | Yes | Not Recommended |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | keep on designated trails |
| Rule Enforcement | Few/Periodic | Jeep/SUV Patrol |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 110,000 acres (172 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 318 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 4400 to 6400 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Little | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks |  Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms |  Many | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Some | |
| Intersections | Few | |
| Rider Traffic | Few | |
| Shade | Many | |
| Ranges/Gunfire | Few | |
| 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 | 30+ Miles (NW) | Chevron (541) 382-8581 |
| Diesel | 30+ Miles (NW) | Shell (541) 385-3074 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (NW) | East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230 |
 RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (NW) | East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230 |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (NW) | East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230 |
| Campground | On Site | China Hat Campground |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | East Lake Resort (541) 536-2230 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Millican, OR | ||
| From: Bend, OR
1) Take US-20 East about 20 miles 2) Turn right (south) on NF-23/Spencer Wells Road, continue 5.8 miles 3) Veer right at fork on NF-25 (NF-25 turns into Lava Bend Road), continue about 4 miles 4) Look for Road 25 Staging Area signs. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Central Oregon OHV Operations (541) 383-4010 sm.fs.cohvops@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Comment | 24-Hour OHV Trail Hotline |
| Contact Info | Deschutes National Forest - Bend / Fort Rock Ranger District 63095 Deschutes Market Road Bend, OR 97701 (541) 383-5300 sm.fs.bfr_fd@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| 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 |
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/28/2015 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/28/2015 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/28/2015 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/10/2014 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/28/2015 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/10/2014 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/28/2015 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/10/2014 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/10/2014 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 2/24/2012 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 1/10/2014 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/11/2014 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/11/2014 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/28/2015 (Thanks!)
East Fort Rock Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 5/28/2015 (Thanks!)
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