Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Clallam Bay, Washington

A typical maintained forest service road with minimal loose gravel. The road presents no real obstacles or true challenges, just beautiful green, lush plants and trees. There is an abundance of old, overgrown forks off…
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Just off Highway 14 (West Coast Road) along the coast of Vancouver Island are a number of logging roads. One of those roads is W40 which quickly leads to W50-A. W50-A is primarily dirt and…
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On maps, this trail seems like a promising, fun mountain route. In actuality, it is narrow, severely overgrown, and virtually impassable, except for dirt bikes. Vegetation and branches are swallowing up the trail, and even…
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If you're looking for a fun forest trail that leads to an amazing lookout, look no further! The route begins at the Snider Forest Service Station and heads up into the hills from there. You'll…
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Trail is mostly smooth dirt and starts out wide. Once pulling off Sitkum Soleduck the trail begins to wind and narrow. It's passable with most any Subaru, SUV, or small truck. A few good pull…
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This easy forest route begins as pavement but turns to dirt. On maps, it seemed promising as a fun trail up into the mountains. But unfortunately, at the time of mapping (June 2022), the trek…
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Once upon a time, this route was a paved road. But that pavement is progressively fading back into the Earth. Once upon a time, this road lead up and into part of the Olympic National…
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This out-and-back route is a classic forest trail. A beautiful, lush forest surrounds you as you make your way up the mountainside. Water/mud holes are present, especially early season or after rain. There is one…
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Gordon River Road South is a scenic backcountry service road that begins with a mix of pavement, gravel, and frequent potholes. As you progress, the pavement disappears and the road becomes almost entirely gravel, with…
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This route ascends to Mount Bolduc via narrow old logging roads, ending at a summit viewpoint and the memorial for the 1944 plane crash. Suitable for drivers comfortable with sustained grades of around 14% and…
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Gordon River Road North is a wide, well-maintained logging road that follows the course of the Gordon River through a lush and varied landscape. Primarily composed of compacted gravel, the trail offers a smooth ride…
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This is a well-maintained gravel road that has a mixture of pavement in some areas. Once passing several homes and private property, the road becomes dirt and less maintained until reaching the Oil City Trailhead.…
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Follow the Forest Service road to a hidden local favorite pond. The origins of its name remain a mystery, adding to its quiet charm. The pond features an old, weathered wooden dock, perfect for launching…
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Once a secret playground for local buggy drivers, this trail still carries a hint of its rugged past. It climbs steadily to over 2,200 feet, rewarding you with a panoramic overlook of Cowichan River Provincial…
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At nearly 1,300 feet in elevation, this lake offers a peaceful retreat with amenities like a sturdy dock for launching paddle boards or fishing. Its relatively warm waters invite refreshing summer swims. The spacious site…
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North Shore Main is a wide, grated gravel logging road that offers an easy cruise through a picturesque landscape of forest and mountain views. The trail is lined with trees and thick vegetation, creating stretches…
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Access to this trail begins off the highway. The way to the lake is a steep uphill, almost all the way up, made mostly of loose rock. Expect snow and very slippery conditions during winter.…
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Cowichan Main is a moderately bumpy gravel road, wide enough for two vehicles to pass comfortably in most sections. Though not technically difficult, the ride is far from smooth -- expect frequent potholes and long…
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Carmanah Main is a very wide, graded gravel route that closely follows a power line corridor through a heavily vegetated landscape. With tall trees and thick brush lining much of the trail, the road offers…
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This route leads you along a bumpy logging road that takes you up a mountain to a beautiful campsite/viewpoint that overlooks First Lake and Mount DeCosmos. On clear days, you can see many mountains in…
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This trail starts at the Boomerang Lake intersection off of 142 Main. Very shortly the road turns into a tighter trail that crosses a creek and goes along a de-activated road. Once you get onto…
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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 beautiful lake with 5 hidden campsites and a few trails to test out your modified 4X4. The route starts out at the Northwest Bay logging road gate. Once you pass through the…
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This route follows an active logging road, so use caution and give way to all bigger traffic. The road has a lot of potholes but is normally in good shape. Along this track you will…
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This route starts out quite steep but it levels out quickly once you get to the top of the first hill. The whole way to the lake is smooth, but trees are being cut along…
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This 13.5 mile point-to-point trail goes up to an excellent overlook which has great views of the Washington coast line. Take this trail in the evening for some great sunset views. The west portion of…
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This 11.1 mile point-to-point trail follows up the West Fork Humptulips River Valley to the Pete's Creek Trailhead and ends at the Campbell Tree Grove Campground. This is a very relaxing drive with some great…
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When following along this route you will be traveling active logging roads and you must give way to all logging traffic. This is a well-maintained logging road that includes views of the nanoose bay which…
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155 Main is a very well-kept logging road mainline that follows along the beautiful Englishman River all the way to its headwaters. Along this route, you will see years of harvested trees, mountains, waterfalls, and…
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This 4.9-mile point-to-point trail takes you up the east side of the valley to a Horse Camp area. A pleasant and easy drive through the Olympic National Forest to access more trails. This trail is…
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