The Nipple Butte ATV Trail in the Malheur National Forest is a grand place to go ATVing. When you visit this amazing ATV trail, you will wonder what took you so long to go.
There are two ways to get there, the first is heading east from County Road 18. Go west onto Forest Service Road #279 for about 3/4 of a mile till you get to the intersection meeting FSR 296. The other route takes you from MT. Vernon heading north on US 395 to FSR 3940. Keep going north till it junctions with FSR 3947 and then go east for about a 1/4 mile till you reach FSR 459.
The length of this ATV trail is 3 miles with elevations of 6160 at it's highest and 5520 at it's lowest. With this ATV trail being quite challenging, it has been rated as more difficult. The opening season for the ATV trail is in April and the closure is in September.
There is some rugged terrain out on this ATV trail, with lots to see as well. There are many turn offs for you to park your ATV and check out the fantastic views. There are some steep places with moderate to heavy timber stands and plenty of twists and turns.
Sometimes while out with our buddies we forget some of the rules in the sport of ATVing. Never ride side by side on the trails and never ride double. Watch your speed as there are others out and about, along with wildlife, and they should be safe from harm while out on the ATV trails.
Do a complete check of the ATV vehicle, as this is one of the most frequent problems that occurs. Make sure you have plenty of gas, check the oil and for any leaks that might be going on. The brakes are a very important element in the running of the ATV and so are the tires. Check the air pressure and the tread for any foreign objects.
Just use your head and there should be nothing but fun on your ATV.
