Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Centralia, Washington

Capitol Forest E-Line is an easy-going 11.5-mile point-to-point route through Capitol State Forest, perfect for beginners and scenic cruisers looking to experience the quintessential lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. Winding through dense, mossy forests, this well-traveled path climbs from an ...
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Branching off the C-Line at Mount Molly Campground, the D-4000 road is a very well-traveled hard dirt-packed road. There are only a few potholes along this route that can easily be avoided by driving around them. The campground itself seems to have been cleared for logging and the spur road to the c...
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Approximately 10 minutes from Highway 12 in the heart of Capitol State Forest lies hundreds of miles of dirt and gravel trails. This is a quick and simple run along connector D-3000 and you can expect multiple stops for photo opportunities and food/snack breaks. With most of the path being hard-pack...
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This is a great beginners' trail and still fun for novices. It follows a little bit of the creek and has a nice little spot to have a quick snack while sitting next to the creek. This will lead to other trails that lead into the capitol forest and also lead into East Waddell Basin Trail and back to ...
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The D-1000 splits off the main paved D-line and takes you into the heart of Capitol Forest. Immediately as you turn onto the road, you'll start to gain elevation as you look down on the Cedar River. The trees are tagged with CB Channel 5, so be mindful of big rigs that may be on the trail (different...
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This is an easy trail if you stay on the main tracks--mostly gravel roads, with some asphalt mixed in. There are plenty of places to venture off the main track and find mud, tight technical spots, and some camp areas. It gets tight and slippery back there; I advise going with another vehicle or havi...
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The Divide Trail South brings you from the Rock Candy side of Capitol Forest to the start of the Waddell Basin side. This trail has diverse terrain, some challenging obstacles for new riders, but is passable by most riders with basic skills. The trail crosses over a couple of bridges and through the...
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Deep in the middle of the 110,000-acre Capitol State Forest lies the C-Line Road, or the "C-Line Connector." Running east to west, this 6-mile trail section contains dozens of offshoots to other smaller trails leading to overlooks. On a clear day, these overlooks provide breathtaking views of the su...
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Larch Trail East connects the Rock Candy side of Capitol Forest with the intersection of Twin Peaks and Larch Trail West. Trail is flowy and weaves through forest and along an exposed ridge. Beautiful views of Capitol Forest in several places. Trail is easy enough for a beginner but can be ridden qu...
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The C-8000 Trail serves as a popular access route into and out of Capitol Forest from the east side and is well-suited for a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Open year-round, the trail can be enjoyed in all seasons, including winter when snow adds to the experience. The road is wide and wel...
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This road will take you to the Rock Candy Trailhead and will pass other parking on the way there. This is a Washington Department of Natural Resources road in a state forest that is open to all uses, including all motorsports, unless it is gated or signed as a non-motorized or motorcycle-only road.
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This trail is mostly a maintained road with gravel on top of dirt. There are narrow in most spots for one vehicle and side pull-offs, often for on coming vehicles. Roads are up and down with curves and cliffsides as you gain elevation. There are many side roads to explore, camp, or take in the views...
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The North Rim Trail is a 3-part trail system. #1 starts right off the Rock Candy Staging area. This trail offers lots of diverse terrain to navigate. Switchbacks through the woods, dry rocky sections, fast flowy double track, jumps, and whoops. The trail can be wet and muddy in the rainy months. Thi...
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100% gravel and dirt, this trail connects the Rock Candy Mountain area to the Capitol State Forest "A Line" road. Mostly Forest Service and logging roads, the trails are fairly easy to use. There are some intersections along the way; pay attention to your onX map progress. There are many side trails...
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Set within the scenic, mixed-timber environment of the Pacific Northwest's managed forestry lands, W-1090 serves as a highly rewarding out-and-back backcountry spur. Accessed via the primary regional logging network, this 1.1-mile dirt and gravel track leads travelers through vibrant evergreen stand...
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Loki is an easy but narrow single track trail. Trail can become overgrown depending on the time of year. A few small root obstacles but easy enough for new riders if trail brush has been cut back. There are several popular mountain bike trails throughout Loki, so beware of cyclists. Stay on designat...
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Nestled within a vibrant, overgrown woodland of tall cedar and fir trees in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, the W-1200 route provides a short but highly scenic out-and-back forest detour. Branching directly off the primary regional forestry network, this 1.0-mile single-track spur invites outdo...
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Set within a lush, managed timberland featuring dense evergreen stands and expansive clear-cut clearings in the Pacific Northwest, W-1300 offers a pleasant and highly accessible backcountry detour. Functioning as a scenic out-and-back dirt spur accessed via local forestry arteries, this 2.7-mile tra...
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Scale Shack (Forest Road 71) is a highly accessible, well-maintained dirt and gravel route that provides maximum scenic payoff with minimal technical stress. The road is wide enough to comfortably pass oncoming traffic for the vast majority of the drive. The route rises quickly right out of the gate...
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Set within a thick, verdant forest of tall pine and fir trees, W-1055 presents a very brief, highly utilitarian out-and-back spur in the Pacific Northwest timberlands. Recently constructed in 2026 to support active logging operations, this short 1.1-mile track was blazed directly through the dense w...
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Capitol Forest E-Line is an easy-going 11.5-mile point-to-point route through Capitol State Forest, perfect for beginners and scenic cruisers looking to experience the quintessential lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. Winding through dense, mossy forests, this well-traveled path climbs from an ...
Learn more about Capitol Forest E-Line

Branching off the C-Line at Mount Molly Campground, the D-4000 road is a very well-traveled hard dirt-packed road. There are only a few potholes along this route that can easily be avoided by driving around them. The campground itself seems to have been cleared for logging and the spur road to the c...
Learn more about Capitol Forest D-4000

This is a great beginners' trail and still fun for novices. It follows a little bit of the creek and has a nice little spot to have a quick snack while sitting next to the creek. This will lead to other trails that lead into the capitol forest and also lead into East Waddell Basin Trail and back to ...
Learn more about West Waddell Basin Trail

The D-1000 splits off the main paved D-line and takes you into the heart of Capitol Forest. Immediately as you turn onto the road, you'll start to gain elevation as you look down on the Cedar River. The trees are tagged with CB Channel 5, so be mindful of big rigs that may be on the trail (different...
Learn more about Capitol Forest D-1000

Capitol Forest E-Line is an easy-going 11.5-mile point-to-point route through Capitol State Forest, perfect for beginners and scenic cruisers looking to experience the quintessential lush greenery of the Pacific Northwest. Winding through dense, mossy forests, this well-traveled path climbs from an ...
Learn more about Capitol Forest E-Line

Branching off the C-Line at Mount Molly Campground, the D-4000 road is a very well-traveled hard dirt-packed road. There are only a few potholes along this route that can easily be avoided by driving around them. The campground itself seems to have been cleared for logging and the spur road to the c...
Learn more about Capitol Forest D-4000

The D-1000 splits off the main paved D-line and takes you into the heart of Capitol Forest. Immediately as you turn onto the road, you'll start to gain elevation as you look down on the Cedar River. The trees are tagged with CB Channel 5, so be mindful of big rigs that may be on the trail (different...
Learn more about Capitol Forest D-1000

This is an easy trail if you stay on the main tracks--mostly gravel roads, with some asphalt mixed in. There are plenty of places to venture off the main track and find mud, tight technical spots, and some camp areas. It gets tight and slippery back there; I advise going with another vehicle or havi...
Learn more about Capitol Forest Tour