Winter Sports
Ochoco National Forest has plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the snow!
Check out a map of trails here.
Sledding/Tubing
The Prineville area has some great sledding/tubbing areas accessed by Mark's Creek and Walton Sno-Parks.
Snowmobiling
Follow all regulations and enjoy riding the numerous snowmobile trails accessed by the Divide and Walton Sno-Parks.
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Strap on some snowshoes or cross-county skis and explore several trails in the Pineville area of Ochoco National Forest. Want to bring your dogs or dog pack? Mushing/skijoring can be found of several trails that are accessed by the Walton Sno-Park.
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Bandit Springs Sno-Park and Trailhead
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Bandit Springs Sno-Park is located off of Highway 26 and provides access to the most diverse network of cross-country ski/ snowshoe trails on the Ochoco National Forest. The trail ratings range from…
Bike Tie Trail (#810A)
This trail is used to connect the Woodpecker Trail (#810) with the Easy Trail (#811) which are both located at Bandit Springs Sno-Park.View a map of nordic and hiking trails at Bandit Springs.
Butterfield Trail (#874)
This trail serves as an extention of the Corral Loop Trail (#873) and has some minor terrain variations.View a map of Nordic ski trails at Walton Sno-Park
Corral Loop Trail (#873)
This is the basic loop trail out of Walton Lake Sno-Park. It is the only trail that goes to and from the parking area and all the other trails in the system connect to it. If you desire a longer…
Drop Off Trail (#875)
This trail serves as a connector between Corral Loop Trail (#873) and Slide Mountain Trail (#877). Though it is not a very long trail there is some terrain variation and should be considered by those…
Easy Trail (#811)
This trail intersects with McGinnis Creek Loop Trail (#802) and can be used to either lengthen a venture from Woodpecker Trail (#810), or shorten a venture that began on McGinnis Creek Trail.View a…
High Rim Trail (#876)
This trail serves as a connector between Corral Loop Trail (#873) and Slide Mountain Trail (#877). It skirts the ridge as it ascends and descends, offering pleasant views.View a map of Nordic ski…
Independent Mine Trail (#808)
This 8-mile loop trail travels through old growth fir and pine thickets. As it gains elevation, it meanders through beautiful mountain meadows and reaches the top of Lookout Mountain. A shelter is…
Lake Trail (#872)
This trail branches off of the Corral Loop Trail (#873) and serves as an extention for anyone looking to increase their tour.View a map of Nordic ski trails at Walton Sno-Park
Lookout Mountain Trail (#804)
This trail begins near Ochoco Ranger Station at the Lookout Mountain Lower Trailhead and travels up the northeast side of Lookout Mountain.From both Duncan Butte and the top of Lookout Mountain there…