logging trails look great to plant on - because the soil is easily worked and weeds do not quickly take over (little in the seedbank, low sunlight conditions). Not usually the best choice for food plots that can make a difference to a deer herd - but a minor attraction, maybe a candy type plot.
Late summer planted Cereal Rye always worked best for me. Good soil erosion control - and a fall food soucre (but not tons of food) -depending on the severity of the logging - clover could be an option. Sometimes I just plant Grass to keep the logging road tree sprout free - and mow.