Succor Creek Road

5/5 (3 reviews)
Adrian, Oregon (Malheur County)
Last Updated: 06/10/2022

Trail Information

Highlights

Succor Creek Road is a mixture of rolling desert grasslands, breathtaking canyons, and agricultural land. Located in eastern Oregon and part of the Bureau of Land Management, Succor Creek Road also runs through the Succor Creek State Natural Area. Coming from the Adrian side, the trail starts alongside sheep ranches that were built and settled by Basque migrants between the 1880s and 1930s. The trail then winds thru the grasslands where you will periodically see free-range cattle grazing. You will then come up by Succor Creek, a burbling stream that drifts beside the road, and cuts through the canyon. Then you will start noticing the rising cliffs and rock formations that are part of Succor Creek State Natural Area. This area is ground zero for rockhounders searching for thundereggs which are designated as Oregon's state rock. Succor Creek Road gradually winds back to rolling grasslands, ending with agricultural land once again. There are a number of offroad trails off this road that are great for exploring during dry weather. Succor Creek Road and Leslie Gulch Road are two great trails to combine for an easy scenic day trip.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Navigation

Trail Reviews

5/5 (3 reviews)
400
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/11/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

I drove this last Saturday from the south to the north. The road was muddy in places with puddles here and there but nothing bad. I've heard it can be really dusty in the summertime or in dryer months and I believe it. This was really a great time to go. In my opinion, the north side of the trail was quite boring with rolling hills. If I were to go again, I'd go in and out from the south. I guess I just enjoyed the higher elevation and ranchland area (south) more than the rolling hills in the north.
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 02/10/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Spot On

Looonnggg Trail! Did this today solo. All kinds of diff vehicles were on on this! Definitely a very beautiful drive!! Super super bumpy in the beginning. Lots of mud too. Could be done in 2wd but with everything there, 4high will be easier on your transmission and will help you out. Nice drive! I tested my drones track mode on it and crashed into the side of the mountain hahaha still works! Anyone can do this. :)
Official Crew
5100
Open
Rated 5/5
Visited: 03/01/2021

Anytime I've been asked to recommend an easy scenic trip that is not too far from the Boise area, I always recommend Succor Creek Road. I love the rock formations and it is easy to access year round in all seasons. Succor Creek is great to combine with Leslie Gulch Road for a wonderful scenic day trip.

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