COHVOPS
Welcome!
to the
Ochoco N.F.'s
Green Mountain
OHV Trail
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General Information
The Green Mountain trail lies Northeast of Prineville in the Ochoco
National Forest. The 8.5-mile trail winds along open ridge tops,
which offer spectacular views, and passes through beautiful old
growth ponderosa pine stands. This trail offers a wide range of
scenic views and riding experiences. In the spring, there is a beautiful
array of wildflowers. The elevation ranges from 4500-5400 feet.
The trail is open year round unless closed from snow, high fire
danger or wet soil conditions.
The trail is designed for Class I and Class III ATVs which are
ATVs (quads or three-wheelers) and motorcycles less than 50"
in width. The Green Mountain Trail is not an OHV park. Off-highway
vehicles are allowed on the designated trail. Please TREAD Lightly by staying on the existing travel routes.
The trails are open to horses, mountain bikes, and other recreationists,
so please watch for others and ride sharefully.
This trail is being developed and maintained for your enjoyment
through a cooperative effort by the Forest Service, Bureau of Land
Management, Oregon ATV Fund, Central Oregon Motorcycle and ATV Club,
and many other volunteers.
How To Get There
From Prineville: Go north on North Main for
about 4 miles. Stay right at the Y and follow McKay Creek Road 27
about 10.3 miles to the junction with Road 33. Follow Road 33 for
4.5 miles to the trailhead at Harvey Gap.
Know Before You Go. Call Ahead For Information.
For any questions relating to trails, closures, conduct, rules,
regulations and/or concerns please contact...
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OHV Hotline -- 24 hour recorded information, (541) 383-4010
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OHV Specialist -- Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, 1230
NE 3rd St., Suite A-262, Bend, OR, 97701, (541) 383-4004
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District Ranger -- Prineville Ranger District, 3160
NE Third, Prineville, OR, 97754, (541) 416-6500
McKay Creek Watershed - Year round closure
Maps, Signs, and Photos
Camping
There are no camping areas located immediately adjacent to the
Green Mountain trail. There are many dispersed sites in the vicinity
and camping is allowed at any of them. Wildcat Campground is the
closest developed campground with water and toilets. There is an
$8.00 fee per night. There is no garbage collection, so please PACK
IT OUT!!
Fire
Campfires are permitted, but please keep them small and don't leave
them unattended. High winds and dry conditions can fuel a wildfire
even at unlikely times of the year. Spark arrestors are required
on your OHVs, chainsaws, and generators from April 1 to October
31.
Later in the summer, there may be restrictions on campfires, smoking,
BBQs, and off-road use, so please check at the Prineville Ranger
District office or watch for regulations posted at trailheads, staging
areas and major access roads.
Safety
The Green Mountain Trail is remote and visitors should be equipped
to be self-sufficient. Riders should wear appropriate safety gear,
carry a first aid kit and never ride alone. Most Forest Service
personnel have radios and can give assistance. There is a cellular
phone repeater on Grizzley Mountain and reception is fair on most
of the trail.
The Green Mountain Trail is two-way. Some parts of the trail are
tight and narrow and are maintained in a manner to provide a primitive
trail experience. Thus, there are numerous blind turns and hikers,
other riders, horses or mountain bikes should be anticipated around
every turn. Rocks and logs will be slippery when wet. Riding fast
is hazardous and not recommended.
Tips For Forest Trails
- Ride defensively
- Keep to the right
- Watch for other recreationists
- Single file traveling
- Don't ride in the dust of others
Soils
The soils on Green Mountain range from plain dirt to clay to rock.
It is generally not as dusty here as it is on other Central Oregon
trails. When the soils are wet or very dry, they can be impacted
and displaced. Wet clay can be very slippery to ride on. Please
stay on the designated trails and Tread Lightly.
Plants
Plant life in the Ochocos is plentiful, but still fragile. Not
only do plants dazzle us with delicate beauty, they also help stabilize
the soil, provide needed nutrients, retain moisture, and provide
food and shelter for all forms of wildlife. Some of the plants are
listed as Sensitive Species and are mandated to be protected. You
can help protect these plants and maintain a healthy ecosystem by
staying on the designated trails and areas.
Noxious weeds are plants that are not natural residents of this
ecosystem. Some are poisonous, spread rapidly, and can out-compete
native plants for light and water. Seeds from noxious weeds can
lodge in tires or tight places on your OHV and other vehicles and
can easily be transported from place to place. The spread of these
weeds can be reduced by thoroughly washing your equipment before
leaving home.
Wildlife
There are many forms of wildlife on Green Mountain. Please remember
that this is their home seven days a week and that you are a visitor.
You can avoid being an intruder by keeping your noise down and staying
on the designated trails. When you encounter wildlife, slow down,
watch and enjoy them, but keep moving.
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