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South Valley Resource Area

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Trail Map

Other Names

Umpqua National Forest, Mosby Creek, Cottage Grove

Last Known Status

Open

The trails found here are not much of a challenge, and many are dead ends. Most consist of overgrown logging roads, but if you look hard, you can find a real trail or two. This is not a very exciting place for OHV riders, and the only real action going on here is the timber cutting. The forest is thick and green and the peaks provide some decent scenery.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

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)	Oregon ATV noise limits apply (all vehicles limit 99 dB)
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	No Restriction
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Permitted	Not Recommended
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	No Restriction	(camp anywhere)
Campfires	No Restriction
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on trail
Alcohol	No Restriction
Rule Enforcement	None
Comment	logging trails & roads - unpatrolled open to Class I, II & III ATVs

TERRAIN

Approx Size	17,920 acres (28 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	40
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1300 to 2600 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Not Marked, Not Rated, Not Maintained
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Some
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Some
Rocks	None
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Few
Water Crossings	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	None
Berms	Few
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	Few
Roads	Mostly
Intersections	Few
Rider Traffic	Few
Shade	Many
Ranges/Gunfire	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards not marked)
Novice	Mostly
Amateur	Little
Expert	None
Comment	mostly roads, a few trails - hard to find

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	BLM, parts of land are private

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (541) 942-0480
Diesel	5-20 Miles (NW)	Shell (541) 942-0480
Water	5-20 Miles (SW)	potable water Pass Creek Park (541) 942-3281
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (SW)	Pass Creek Park (541) 942-3281
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (SW)	Pass Creek Park (541) 942-3281
Campground	On Site
Conv Store	5-20 Miles (NW)	Dianes Market (541) 942-3424

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)
Comment	checker pattern mixing BLM & timber company

RATINGS

Pros	secluded, forestry, shady, not busy
Cons	not much challenge, mostly roads, no services, many dead ends, trails not maintained
Our Rating	Fair
Recommended Stay	Half Day
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Cottage Grove, OR

Trail Map

From: Eugene, OR
1) Take I-5 South to Cottage Grove
2) Take exit #174 (Row River Road)
3) Travel east 1/4 mile on Row River Road
4) Turn right (south) on Thornton Road
5) Travel 1/2 mile on Thornton
6) Turn left on Mosby Creek (southeast)
7) Travel 9.5 miles
8) Veer left up the hill where pavement ends
(going straight will turn in to a private road)
9) This is BLM Rd. 21-2-31. Stage anywhere along this road.