Row River Backcountry, Moderate 4x4 trail in Cottage Grove, OR
    Moderate
    Trail
    4.2

    Row River Backcountry

    Cottage Grove, ORNorthwest

    Row River Backcountry is a moderate 50+ miles off-road trail near Cottage Grove, OR. It requires a properly built 4x4 with All-terrain tires, 4WD with low range, Tow strap and is best run April - November. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended; plan on the required modifications before attempting it.

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    Row River Backcountry offers a distinctly Oregon experience combining gold mining history, covered bridges, and lush forest exploration. Forest roads climb from the Willamette Valley floor into the Calapooya Mountains, passing through the historic Bohemia Mining District where rusting equipment and collapsed structures tell the story of Oregon's gold rush era. The roads wind through second-growth Douglas fir forest with creek crossings and seasonal waterfalls adding to the adventure.

    Fun Facts

    #1

    Cottage Grove has more covered bridges per capita than almost any community in the US.

    #2

    The Bohemia Mining District produced $1 million in gold during the late 1800s gold rush.

    #3

    The Row River Trail, a paved bike path, follows the old Oregon Pacific railroad grade.

    Length
    50+ miles
    Elevation
    800 - 4,000 ft
    Best Season
    April - November
    Permit
    Not Required
    Covered bridgesGold mining historyCreek crossingsForest trailsNear I-5

    🛞 Tires

    required
    All-terrain tires

    🔧 Suspension

    recommended
    2" lift kit

    ⚙️ Drivetrain

    required
    4WD with low range

    🪢 Recovery

    required
    Tow strap

    🛡️ Protection

    recommended
    Skid plates
    1
    Cottage Grove Access
    43.7876, -122.9543
    2
    Bohemia Mining District
    43.6543, -122.6234

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    GPS Coordinates

    43.6987, -122.7654

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