Bates Road / Tillamook State Forest

5/5 (11 reviews)
Bates Road packs in amazing views of the Oregon Coast Range, a knife-edge ridge to drive along, fun and challenging trails, and the small but real chance of serious vehicle damage. The ridge narrows down to a knife edge in several points with the road running right at the crest. Those who take their...Read More
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Highlights of Bates Road / Tillamook State Forest

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Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
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Mud Category IconMud
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
2333 ft
Shape of Trail
Other Shapes
Typically Open
Year Round
Best Direction
East
Official Trail Name
#24
Nearest Town
Banks
Nearest Services
Banks
Management Agency
Tillamook State Forest
District

Overview

Bates Road packs in amazing views of the Oregon Coast Range, a knife-edge ridge to drive along, fun and challenging trails, and the small but real chance of serious vehicle damage. The ridge narrows down to a knife edge in several points with the road running right at the crest. Those who take their eyes off the road are rewarded with views to the north and east across the patchwork of clearcuts and timber. Deep dug out sections of trail make for moments of slipping, moments of unexpected gripping, and occasional heart-pumping moments of a barely controlled descent down steep slopes. This is not a trail that Trails Offroad suggests as a first time 4x4 driving experience for beginners. This is a trail that Trails Offroad recommends for adventure and challenge.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

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17 Waypoints
53 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
11 Community Reviews
1 Video
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