Blue Ridge Trails

To Get There:		Blue Ridge Trail
		The Blue Ridge Trail System is located approximately 25 minutes east of Coos Bay. To get there take 101 South from Coos Bay. Take a left onto the Coos to Sumner Hwy (Coos Bay Wagon Road). Head towards Sumner. After the small town of Sumner the road will turn into gravel. Take the first paved road on the left (Blue Ridge Rd #26-12-4.2) and head approximately three miles up the ridge. Take a right on 26-12-35. The road should split immediately after you turn. The two roads (26-12-35 and 26-12-35.1) form a loop which is part of the trail system. The singletrack trails run along the ridge on the outside of the gravel loop as well as in the interior. A good place to park is immediately after turning off of Blue Ridge Rd. (26-12-4.2). Eventually, the trail system will be connected to Laverne County Park, which makes an excellent staging area complete with camping, group sites, picnic tables, grills, fire pits, and group reservation sites. The trail system is under construction so call the Bureau of Land Management for information to acquire the latest trail map and information.

Site Description:		The Blue Ridge Trail System encorporates gravel roads and approximately 10 miles of singletrack in a coastal ridge setting. The trails are multiple-use and many hikers, bikers, and equestrians will be encountered. Please be respectful to ensure the continued use of the area. Some of the trails in the system are closed to motorize use so be aware of closures, read signs and pick up a map which can be obtained through the Bureau of Land Management in North Bend (541-756-0100). The trails are primarily located on BLM and Coos County Forest lands. However, some sections of trail and road traverse through private land, so ride with respect.
Trail Uses & Sizes:		The trails are open to Class III vehicles (motorcycles) and due to the tight and technical nature of the trails, a smaller bike is recommended.
Season:		The trails are open in the late spring, summer, and fall. They are closed during the wet winter months. Call the Bureau of Land Management for trail conditions, closures, timber activity and further information.
Fees:		None
On-Site Facilities:		There are no facilities at the staging area. Coquille and Myrtle Point are under 30 minutes away. Laverne County Park has camping and picnic areas. Call Coos County Parks (541-396-3121 ext.355), Oregon State Parks (541-888-8867) and the Bureau of Land Management (541-756-0100) for camping information.
Phone Number:		Coos County Forestry Department (541) 396-3121 ext. 349
Community Services:		Bay Area Chamber of Commerce

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