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Oregon's Deschutes (De-shoots) National Forest, located in the Pacific Northwest's Cascade Mountains, is visited by more than eight million recreational adventurers a year. It's a four-season vacation wonderland offering a plethora of recreational activities. From hiking to equestrian and white-water rafting to downhill skiing, this forest has something for everyone. And in 1993, off-road riding became more of a draw, too.
The East Fort Rock OHV Trail System began 13 years ago as the brain child of George Chesley. The former Fort Rock District Ranger painstakingly churned through political challenges and natural obstacles to help create central Oregon's "first designated, managed OHV trail system."
Today, the East Fort Rock OHV Trail System encompasses some 110,000 acres and has more than 300 miles of trails. The multi-use trails accommodate riders of every skill set and climb from 4,400 feet to 6,400 feet throughout this desert highland. Fifty-three of those 300-plus miles are named "Chesley's Challenge," to commemorate the fortitude displayed by George Chesley. The former East Fort Rock District Ranger is credited with creating this trail system. His efforts are continued today by OHV organizations, local clubs and volunteers.
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We visited the East Fort Rock riding area in late June as part of the Yamaha Raptor 700R press intro. We were amazed with the trail design, signage and overall makeup. We...
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