Deschutes & Ochoco National Forests
Crooked River National Grassland

COHVOPS

Welcome! to the Ochoco N.F.'s Green Mountain OHV Trail

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...

• OHV Hotline -- 24 hour recorded information, (541) 383-4010

• OHV Specialist -- Bend/Fort Rock Ranger District, 1230 NE 3rd St., Suite A-262, Bend, OR, 97701, (541) 383-4004

• District Ranger -- Prineville Ranger District, 3160 NE Third, Prineville, OR, 97754, (541) 416-6500

McKay Creek Watershed - Year round closure

• Press release with photos
• Exhibit A Map
• Signed Closure Order: page 1, page 2, page 3, page 4

Maps, Signs, and Photos

• Trail Map
• Green Mountain Signing
• Green Mountain 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.