Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cashmere, Washington

The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure, dual-sport motorcycles, and 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately, the tail end…
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The Blag Mountain Trail is a gem that caters to both seasoned adventurers and novice explorers seeking a thrilling yet accessible off-roading experience. What sets this trail apart is its versatility, accommodating 2WD vehicles without…
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This 8.7-mile point-to-point trail takes you from Peshastin up into the Entiat Mountains and connects to the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. This trail is a maintained Forest Service road and easily passable up to Eagle…
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This 5.1-mile point-to-point trail begins at the end of the pavement on Eagle Creek Road and connects to Derby Canyon Road. This is a fun trail to drive with all the switchbacks as you climb…
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Easy drive through this trail. Seasonal trail only as the trail head is blocked with snow from the approach road being plowed. Easy dirt/gravel road without any major obstructions. You will find a few view…
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This is a short connector road between Eagle Creek Road and East Van Creek Road. This road is less well-traveled than either of the roads it connects to, and thus has a lot more overgrowth.…
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This road begins as a well-maintained 1.5-lane gravel road in a coniferous forest. After the junction with 7502, the road narrows a bit and begins to climb. The trees thin out, and the views open…
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This is a very well-maintained, two-lane forest service road, particularly the first 4 miles or so. The road remains pretty flat with a gradual climb until about the last mile, where it starts to climb…
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If you are traveling between Leavenworth and Wenatchee and want to get off the boring highway, take this scenic forest route. The trail starts out going through some residential areas, and as you go along,…
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Deeply rutted, winding, single vehicle width with turnouts. This road winds through some beautiful eastern Washington forests, up at least 2 canyons, and then climbs along a shelf road to a ridgeline. The views are…
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This 1.5 - 2 lane dirt road starts off in dense forest but rapidly leaves this for old clear cuts and burn scars. The road has some shallow runoff ruts as it climbs gradually into…
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This 15-mile point-to-point trail takes you up into the Entiat Mountains. This single-vehicle-width trail gives you great views of Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River Valley. You can stop at the old Sugarloaf Peak Lookout…
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Moon Canyon Road takes you from the junction with the very well-maintained FS7800, through Moon Canyon, then up to and along a ridgeline with spectacular views, and access to several other roads. This road is…
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Starting from the top of this road, it departs Van Creek Road in dense conifer forest and descends a 1.5 lane dirt road with deep rutting, "whoops", and a few small rock obstacles under 12".…
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This easy, 1.5 lane forest service road starts with an unsigned driveway. The road surface is relatively well-maintained with a few small ruts. This road starts off in dense forest, but climbs into clearcuts with…
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This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail takes you from the Chumstick Highway up into the Entiat Mountain range. This trail is easy with only mud holes and ruts less than 12" in depth. There is a section…
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This is a very easy, mostly 1.5-2 vehicle wide forest service road. The lower portion of this road begins on private property. Please respect all signs and closures in this area, and drive with caution.…
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This is a seven-mile narrow, one-lane Forest Service Road in the Wenatchee National Forest. The road runs from Blewett Pass on Highway 97 gently downhill to the Old Blewett Pass Highway. It parallels Peshastin Creek…
Learn more about Scotty Creek Road - FS 7324

This is a four-mile, tight, rocky, and unmaintained Forest Service Road in the Wenatchee National Forest on the flanks of the Enchantments Mountains. It connects Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) to the…
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Easy trail with loose rock and ruts as well as dirt and gravel throughout. Gentle grade most of the trail until a slight incline to the top. A few camping spots along the trail. The…
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This can be a day or overnight trip between Libery and Lion's Rock Outlook. There are several spurs to explore along the way. The road is basic gravel up to the junction to the meadow…
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Slow meandering trail through trees and snow. This trail leads to other spur trails off this one. Very wet during spring and early summer. Standing water and snow cover some of this trail. Fairly easy…
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This is an extremely rough rocky dirt road. The road goes by several different reservoirs and dams. It has very scenic views from on top of a ridge line looking down at the Columbia River…
Learn more about Whiskey Dick Scenic Overlook Trail

This is a spur trail of the WABDR that's well worth the stop. You can drive up most of the way to the lookout tower and park. You will need to walk the rest of…
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Gradually, the landscape transitions from high desert to alpine forest as you look down into the Wenatchee Valley. The ridge trail offers breathtaking mountain views that stretch as far as the eye can see, but…
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The trail to Naneum Tower offers beautiful scenery throughout the journey. The views in every direction are stunning. At an elevation of 6,600 feet, temperatures are chilly, and it will be very windy. Be prepared…
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This is a roughly 3-mile gravel Forest Service Road connecting Iron Creek Road to Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) in the Wenatchee National Forest on the Eastern flank of the Enchantments Mountains.…
Learn more about Iron Creek - Blewett Tie - NF9714-113

The trail showcases rocky slopes, rolling ridges, and canyons, predominantly covered by shrub-steppe habitat. It features hard-packed dirt. The terrain transitions from high desert landscapes to alpine forest. Numerous viewpoints provide stunning vistas of the…
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The trail commences with a spacious entrance capable of accommodating two full-width SUVs. As you journey further, the path gradually narrows into a single lane, winding through rocky terrain, occasional potholes, and a network of…
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This route is the southern exit from Deer Camp to Chumstick Highway to return to Leavenworth. This is FS 300; leaving Deer Camp, head up the hill 1.4 miles to a great overlook camp spot…
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