Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cascade Locks, Oregon

This route covers all of section 1 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) from Carson to Packwood. Weather and route conditions can vary significantly from one area to the next, especially in early spring…
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Rock Creek Run is an easy trail that will lead you through the deep forest. There is a stunning waterfall on this trail and the trail runs alongside Rock Creek. There are several areas that…
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Green Point - 2810 is a beautiful scenic drive through the Mount Hood National Forest in Northwest Oregon. This road is mainly gravel however there are areas where large boulders and rocks have come on…
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This is an easy out-and-back trail that's 4.6 miles in each direction. The trail is mainly dirt pack and while there are spots to pass others, they are limited. The trail has minor washouts and…
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This easy gravel route follows NF-65, NF-60, Carson Guler Road. A few interesting stops along the way include Panther Creek Falls, Goose Lake, Guler Ice Caves, and plenty of camp spots on the route. Also…
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Mount Defiance road scrambles 1600'+ out of the hills West of Hood River, Oregon to the summit of Mount Defiance and the edge of the Mark O Hatfield Wilderness. The summit tops out at just…
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This is an easy dirt/gravel trail that can be narrow at times, which means depending on the width of your rig, you might pick up some extra trail badges. Lookout Mountain Road offers some magnificent…
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Historic Lolo Pass is a scenic drive that connects the Sandy River area to Lost Lake and Hood River. Spectacular valley views open up to reveal the western side of Mt. Hood. The driving surface…
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This trail is mainly comprised of loose gravel but it does have some dirt and hard-packed gravel mixed in. The trail has minor ruts and washouts. The trail has some great views provided by narrow…
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This is mainly a loose grave trail but there are short sections where the trail becomes hard pack gravel. The trail has some minor ruts and washouts along the way. The trail is wide enough…
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A casual long relatively straight stretch of off-roading experience perfect for testing independent suspension. Found at the end of Szydlo Road, just north of the town of Stabler, Washington. Follow this trail for beautiful mountainside…
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This is a generally well-maintained gravel road with some ruts and washboard areas. The trail starts at Dougan Falls and follows the Washougal River to the northeast, passing countless small waterfalls and eventually coming to…
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This is a fairly easy trail that can be used to connect from/to other trails in the forest network. The trail is mainly loose gravel that changes to hard-packed gravel in some areas with small…
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This section of Forest Road 65 leads to a few hiking trails and a horse camp. The road conditions are that of typical mountain road: some potholes and erosion ruts will be encountered. As noted…
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Forest Road 66 is one of the main connecting dirt roads that begins/ends as pavement and connects to FR 60 (Carson Guler Road). Along this route, there is the Little Huckleberry hiking trailhead, as well…
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Watch the city fall away and mount hood come closer and closer into view as each corner you turn takes you deeper into Mount Hood National Forest. Don't blink or you might miss a hidden…
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This deep forest trail will allow you to connect with other trails in the area. The trail is your typical deep forest trail with washouts, ruts, overgrowth, and low-hanging limbs. You may encounter some erosion…
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This is a short trail that can be used to connect to the other network of forest trails in the area. The trail is comprised of loose and hard-packed gravel with some areas of dirt…
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Embark on an off-road journey through a conifer forest, where the towering trees guide your path. This route promises a blend of rugged terrain, panoramic vistas, and hidden gems waiting to be discovered. Your journey…
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This short spur provides access to the McGee Creek Trailhead. Driving past the hiking trailhead, immediately ascends into a short and slightly technical climbing section. Once clear of these ruts and rocks, the road becomes…
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This route will lead you from the Canyon Creek Campground to the Soda Peaks Trailhead or vice versa. A deep forest route sometimes becomes narrow with plenty of overgrowth. Pin-striping is possible on this trail.…
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The journey begins with an opportunity to observe whitewater kayakers on the White Salmon River at Northwestern Park, providing a perfect spot to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Continuing west a short distance and turning…
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The trail system is intricate and intercepts other trails, making it never-ending. It is paved, but during the winter months, when it has snowed, this trail system is a blast! Make sure you have recovery…
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Forest Road 1840 could have easily been a candidate for the WABDR. It's an immensely fun, windy, two-track trail through the forest. With how dense the woods are in some places, it gives the feeling…
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This trail begins at the Oklahoma Campground and leads past Monte Carlo Lower Trailhead and Monte Cristo Lower Trailhead. This is a very narrow two-track that has large, deep potholes and erosion diversions to navigate.…
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This is a gentle, mostly un-maintained road that sits along the continuation of the path after Northeast Sunset Falls Road. It is easily assessable from the town of Moulton Washington. The trail is relatively silty…
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Follow this trail deep into the woods for unmaintained over-landing, camping, hiking, hunting, foraging, and bird watching as well as practice shooting. This trail is densely forested and potholes will play tricks on your eyes…
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This is an easy gravel road that connects you with other trails in the area. The trail is mostly gravel with some washouts and ruts that are filled with water and mud. There are plenty…
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Forest Road 6507 is a short connecting trail from the paved Wind River Road to FR 65 (Panther Creek) where the Thomas Lake trailhead is located. The trail is predominantly in dense, thick forest, but…
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Forest Road 8631 connects from FR 86 to the WABDR (Section 1) trail. There are several offshoot trails that can be explored, as well as a handful of primitive camp spots that were noted along…
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