| To Get There: | Prospect OHV Trail System | ||
| From Medford: Follow State Highway 62 east about 51 miles. Turn left on forest road 68 (paved) at the Woodruff junction. Follow forest road 68 approximately 1 mile, and then turn right following the signs to the Woodruff OHV Staging Area. From Klamath Falls: Follow State Highway 97 north about 23 miles. Turn left on State Highway 62 and follow for about 49 miles. Turn right on forest road 68 (paved) at the Woodruff junction. Follow forest road 68 approximately 1 mile, and then turn right following the signs to the Woodruff OHV Staging Area. |
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Prospect OHV Trail System Woodruff Play Area |
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| Site Description: | The Prospect OHV Trail System lies on the Prospect Ranger District of the Rogue River National Forest. Trails are well signed, mapped, and provide a full range of difficulty from easiest to most difficult. There are four staging areas, and one designated play area. It provides approximately 219 miles of trail for casual family use covering about 125,00 acres, and ranging in elevation from 2600 to 6300 feet. Portions of the trail system are designed for Class I ATV’s (quads), Class II ATV’s (more than 50” in width, or more than 800 lbs), and Class III ATV’s (motorcycles less than 50” in width). It is important to note that the Prospect system is not an OHV park. Off-Highway-Vehicles are allowed on designated routes and areas only during specified times. Any OHV’s traveling off the designated routes or during the closed season for any purpose will be considered in violation. The trails are also open to other uses such as horses, mountain bikes, and other recreationists. Please watch for others and ride sharefully. The trail system is open July 1 through October 15. It is comprised of approximately 213 miles of trail and shared-use forest roads (roads that are open to both OHV’s and public traffic). The Woodruff Play Area is open between June 15 through November 30. The play area contains a sandpit, and approximately 6 miles of trail opportunities including a moto-cross track, and a learner’s loop (both open to Class I and Class III only). However, the play area falls within the Prospect Green Dot Area, which restricts motor vehicle access to designated roads during elk hunting season. The play area is closed during this ten-day season in late October. During the season, some trails may be periodically closed for maintenance or reconstruction. The Prospect System is located in the high Cascade mountain range. Vegetation at the low elevation consists of a pine/hemlock forest with the high elevation vegetation being fir/hemlock. Panoramic scenic views are available on top of Red Blanket and Huckleberry mountains. Wildlife sightings consist of deer, elk, bear, and an occasional cougar. Riders are required to have an appropriate ATV permit, be muffled under 99 decibels, and to have a spark arrestor. Rangers are on patrol to provide education and enforcement. |
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| Trail Uses & Sizes: | 175 miles of the trail system is open to Class I ATV’s; 72 miles of the system is open to Class II ATV’s (the entire 72 miles is on shared-use roads); and the entire 219 miles of the system is open to Class III ATV’s. The system also includes one play area: Woodruff. |
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| Season: | Summer Fall |
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| Fees: | None |
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| On-Site Facilities: | Facilities consist of one primary staging area, three secondary staging areas, one day-use area, and one developed campground open to OHV’ers (an additional existing campground is under consideration for use). All facilities have associated parking areas, information boards, and restroom facilities. |
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| Phone Number: | (541) 560-3400 |
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| Address: | Prospect Ranger District 47201 Hwy 62 Prospect, OR 97536 |
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| Community Services: | The town of Prospect |
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