Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Carlsborg, Washington

A smooth, well maintained grade skirting the edge of the Olympic Mountains, BonJon Pass climbs up from Lord's Lake to just below the peak of Mt. Zion, offering peek-a-boo views through the trees of distant…
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This is an easy, wide-open gravel road suitable for all vehicle types. While there are some potholes, numerous offshoots offer great opportunities for exploration. The route connects Bon Jon Pass road to NF2850, Blyn, and…
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This route branches from Puddlejumper Road and leads you towards Blyn, Washington. This is a typical northwest Forest Service road with a hard-packed dirt surface and occasional potholes that are easily avoidable. It is also…
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This is a well-maintained single-lane gravel road that becomes pavement if continuing south further from the trail. It can be driven by any 2WD or 4WD vehicle. It offers a large climb and on a…
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5 miles of decently maintained tree-lined dirt and gravel trails wind their way up gradually with peekaboo territorial views of the surrounding mountains and valleys below. On a clear bluebird day, the 3 Brother mountain…
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Tunnel Creek Trail can be found approximately 15 minutes from Quilcene, Washington. This trail is one of many in the area that offers gorgeous views of the Quilcene Mountain Range. This trail is compact gravel/…
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This trail is hardly a trail but more of some backwoods exploring through an old logging and quarry site. The best part of this loop is the campsite; it is well worth the short trek.…
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Rocky Brook Road starts on the 101 and will loop you back to the 101 via Dosewallips Road to the town of Brinnon. This road has some nice pull-over camp spots along the route and…
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Embark on an off-road adventure on the beautiful Jackson Creek Comm Bypass off Rocky Brook Road. This route features a single lane with multiple pullout spots--some are perfect for camping. The road is heavily canopied,…
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This is a nice dirt/gravel road that eventually leads to Murhut Falls Trailhead. Once you've hiked up to the falls you can come back the same way or take Duckabush Collins CG road back to…
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This is a non-technical drive through the forest up to a viewpoint overlooking the valley and The Brothers. Viewpoint has space for about 5 rigs to pull over and take a lunch break. There a…
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Drive through the forest on a pavement/dirt road to Hamma Hamma Falls. You can take a walk down to the water and see the falls from up close. At the parking lot also is a…
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This trail combines NF - 2480, 2441, 2401. This route passes by Elk Lake Lower Trailhead and leads up to Jefferson Lake and Jefferson Lake Trailhead. There are several offshoot trails from this route. The…
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This trail is fairly easy up to the turn-off to Goober Pond. There's only one area that 4WD is suggested, and that is a loose rock washout that goes down a very long steep drop.…
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This trail is pretty easy for the most part depending on which direction you go. If starting at Jorsted Creek Road, 2WD is all you need. The road has loose rock with washouts but easily…
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This is a section of the 2510000 trail to the first big lookout/camp area. The primary trail is gravel and dirt based. There are some occasional potholes but primarily just dirt and loose gravel. Once…
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This is an easy spur trail off the Jefferson Creek Trail to get to the pond and campsite. There are multiple places to camp near the pond. The pond itself is crystal clear and cold.…
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Beginning trail from the West: what begins as a wide and easy shelf two-track trail slowly becomes more and more narrow with overgrowth. Full-size vehicles are highly discouraged and will certainly receive paint damage. Some…
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This is a main trail that connects to several other trails in the area, as well as connects to Lilliwaup Creek Campground, Big Creek Campground, and Big Creek Trailhead. Because of this it is a…
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Turning North off of Forest Road 24, this trail leads to Mt. Ellinor Lower Trailhead. The trail does not continue past the endpoint, as it appears on the map. Rather it ends at a parking…
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This short offshoot trail from NF 2419 leads to Mt. Ellinor Upper Trailhead. Short as it is, this trail has had some erosion damage that could be challenging for lower-clearance vehicles looking to reach the…
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This is the perfect getaway! This trail is a steady climb on loose gravel for most of the trip. There are no real "obstacles" for the 4WD enthusiast, but there are fallen trees, low overhanging…
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Dry Copper Creek Road is located in the Olympic National Forest north of Shelton, Washington. The road is loose gravel with some washout areas from rock slides, with water runoff coming down and across the…
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Paul's Grade Trail features small embedded rocks, roots, and tight, twisty turns through a scenic, mossy forest elevated above a swampy pond. Riders should watch for downed trees, sticks, and logs along the mostly gradual…
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After passing a very inviting lake and community, expect a dusty dirt road with some winding turns and potholes in the road. Mostly one vehicle wide. No RV or trailers are allowed at the campground…
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This is a 0.7-mile segment of the Tahuya River ATV Trail, characterized by a wide and super curvy path. Riders will encounter roots, small loose rocks, and should watch for stumps along the sides. The…
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Sims Trail is a short, 0.6-mile ATV route featuring a wide path with whoops, small loose rocks, embedded flat rocks, and small roots. The trail is very curvy with banked and blind corners, requiring attentive…
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This 1.1-mile point-to-point trail is part of the Tahyua State Forest off-road vehicle trail system. This trail takes you through the middle of the north off-road area and gives access to several other trails, including…
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This is a scenic 2-mile segment of Mission Creek Trail featuring a mix of open logged hillsides and forested terrain. The trail is a wide, easy two-track lined with purple foxgloves, offering fast and flowy…
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This short 0.6 mile point-to-point trail is part of the Tahuya State Forest ORV trail system. This trail takes you to an open 4X4 play area with a good sized rock garden and other obstacles…
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