Hoodraiser / Tillamook State Forest

4.3/5 (19 reviews)
Banks, Oregon (Tillamook County)
Last Updated: 07/03/2022

Trail Information

Highlights

Hoodraiser is a fun romp through the Tillamook State Forest that is perfect for beginner 4x4ers to get a taste of the adventures that await in the Oregon Coast Range. The trail starts near the South Fork of the Wilson River and heads south and west through the forest toward the top of the ridge. The many water bars cut into the trail give Hoodraiser its name. Going up and over the water bars obscures the view of the trail because the hood of the vehicle is pitched up into the air -- hence the name Hoodraiser. Several narrow sections (wide enough for full size vehicles) are a fun challenge for drivers learning the dimensions of their vehicles. A few small mud puddles after rains make for a good place to take videos of overlanders driving through the forest.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

4.3/5 (19)
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 01/15/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Completed the trail today in lifted Subaru Forester Wilderness with 245/65/17 Wildpeak tires. Rainy and deep ruts washed out in some sections from all the recent rain. Downed trees on way to trail had been removed from two weeks ago. One drop that definitely tested the Subie to its max. No problem with traction but wouldn’t want have done it with any less than current 11” clearance. Definitely a fun trail.
Open
Visited: 01/01/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

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Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 01/01/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Really fun trail! A lot narrower than I expected. Definitely some pin-striping for a full size truck. I got some of my own with my taco. Fallen trees that were cut off for access but still pretty narrowed, adds to the fun of it. Lots of crawling and flexing, definitely earned its name “hood raiser”. I would definitely come back to this trail. Short but fun
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 12/18/2022
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Did this trail today (Trail Boss w 35s mud terrains). The lower portion between A and B was clear of snow and only required 4-lo once to clear some deep holes on an ascent. The second portion between B and C got snowy quickly but was able to do it all in 4-hi without much slippage. Definitely tight a few areas for a full size truck and you will get some pinstriping. Overall, lots of fun.
Official Crew
49750
Open
Visited: 09/17/2021

The Tillamook State Forest has reopened all OHV trails thanks to lowered fire danger: http://tillamookstateforest.blogspot.com/2021/09/all-ohv-trails-open-effective-09162021.html

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