Ground Hog Rock Crawl and OHV Play Area

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Summary


A cooperative agreement between Central Oregon's Combined Off Highway Vehicle Operations (COHVOPS) and the Deschutes County 4-Wheelers of Bend Oregon made this play area a reality in 2006. Complete with a rock crawling pit and large gravel mounds which are remnants of the old rock quarry; this play area has something for every OHV enthusiast. In addition to all this, Groundhog also makes for a convenient staging area for accessing 318 miles of trails on the East Fort Rock OHV Trail System. The pit and play area is open to all classes of vehicles, the trail system is open to Class I (Quads, 3-wheelers less than 50" wide and 800 pounds) and Class III (motorcycles). Ground Hog pit is operated and maintained for ythe enjoyment by Central Oregon Combined OHV Operations (a Forest Service, & Bureau of Land Management Cooperative agreement), in partnership with Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation ATV Funds, Deschutes County 4 Wheelers, and other user groups and volunteers.

{ Last know status: Closed | Approximate size: Unknown Mile(s) | Last updated: April 09, 2020 }

Terrain Experience Level


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Intermediate
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Beginner
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Terrain


Rhythm Section
Unknown
Roots
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Mud
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Sand
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Jumps
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Hill Climbs
Unknown
Hard Pack
Unknown
Gravle
Unknown
Large Loose Rocks
Unknown
Other Hazards
Unknown

Allowed Vehicles


Motorcycle
Allowed
ATV
Unknown
4x4
Unknown
SxS
Unknown
Snowmobile
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Details


FS Regulation

Use restricted to areas within OHV Play Area Boundary Markers

Open Season

April - November

Forest Service Links


Forest Service Page

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recarea/?recid=39286


East Fort Rock OHV Trail System

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http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/deschutes/recreation/recarea/?recid=39282

Directions

From Bend: Follow Hwy 20 east about 20 miles. After crossing the Horse Ridge Summit, turn right on the second road, Spencer Well Road (paved Road 23). Proceed south for 5.5 miles until the road forks. Take the paved Road 25 to the right and proceed to the Road 25/2510 Junction. Turn left onto Road 2510 and travel approximatlely 7 miles to the Ground Hog Rock Crawl and OHV Play Area. From La Pine: Take the Finley Butte Road (paved Road 22) east about 24 miles to the intersection of Road 18. Turn left on Ro

General Notes

Seasonal Information The Groundhog Rock Crawl and Play Area is open all year, however snowfall from December to March usually inhibit riding.

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