Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Edmonds, Washington

An easy, stock-friendly gravel route branching off Frenchman Point and Buckhorn Road. This trail features numerous side spurs to explore beneath the power lines, alongside stunning panoramic views of Dabob Bay. With plenty of spacious pull-offs, it’s an ideal spot to park for a scenic lunch or set u...
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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. Due note the trail is a skinny one-lane road up, so say goodbye to that scratch-less paint job you are rocking, and h...
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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 plenty of small waterfalls coming from the hillside. At the 2.2-mile mark, there is a water crossing known as the "Mile a...
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Mount Walker Trail is a 4.0-mile out-and-back route that climbs to one of the most scenic viewpoints on the Olympic Peninsula. The single-lane gravel road winds up the mountainside through dense forest before reaching the Mount Walker overlook, which offers sweeping views of Hood Canal, the Cascade ...
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This wide, well-maintained gravel road winds downhill through dense evergreen forest, offering frequent open views of the Quilcene River below. It is suitable for all vehicles, with occasional loose gravel and gentle switchbacks, and ends at a spacious turnaround just before a private dam; please re...
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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 peaks and steep valleys. Accessible to most vehicles in summer, winter offers a patchwork of m...
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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/ dirt with occasional rocks scattered across the road due to previous landslides (which ca...
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Single-lane route off Rocky Brook Rd on the ridge of Buck Mountain. Features a couple rock slide areas, pullouts, easy incline and nice northwest views toward Quilcene. Ends in 2.66 miles at a small camp/lunch spot with distant views of Mount Baker on clear days. Stock rig friendly with Verizon cell...
Learn more about Buck Mountain Ridge Rd - FS 2060060

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, with the northern section slightly overgrown in places, providing a challenge fo...
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This single-lane offroad trail branches off Rocky Brook Road and winds through dense forest with some hairpin turns and dramatic shelf road sections. Expect a mix of forested canopy driving and exposed shelf sections where the road clings to the hillside. Some areas show signs of recent rock movemen...
Learn more about FS 2630

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 peaks are clearly visible. Sections of the trail are heavily potholed, so be aw...
Learn more about Upper Big Quilcene Trail

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 named CB7 for any traffic or logging trucks on the trail.
Learn more about NF 2850 to Blyn

FS 2740070 is a 3.8-mile out-and-back route that branches off the main Forest Service road and travels through dense forest on a narrow gravel surface. The route is characterized by frequent water bars, many with sharp entrances and exits that require drivers to slow down. A grassy center strip beco...
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Rocky route featuring a few heavy washouts, a couple of switchbacks, and some steep 10% grade sections. High clearance is a strict requirement to safely navigate the eroded sections. Your efforts will be rewarded with a few excellent campsites offering spectacular, sweeping views of Hood Canal and t...
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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 clear day, scenic views of the surrounding area. It's a great getaway trip to see big timber and old-growth...
Learn more about Olympic National Forest, Quilcene Range

Dosewallips Road - FS 2610 is a 4.0-mile out-and-back route that follows the Dosewallips River on a wide, well-maintained gravel road. The drive provides access to several river access points and scenic views before ending at the Dosewallips Road Trailhead parking area. The road was permanently clos...
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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 101. This is a narrow trail that is not maintained and has a few washouts to navigate. One of which is on a hair...
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NOTE: Tahuya ORV Park Trails are two-way trails and have several blind corners. Keep your eyes up! There are also several single-track trails that spur off the edge to keep an eye out for crossing traffic. This section of the trail starts on Sandhills Road and ends on Sandhills Road. This is the Eas...
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Flowy double track that is good for all skill levels. The trail is only wide enough for ATVs and dirt bikes. Can be ridden as fast or as slow as comfortable. Roots and softball-sized rocks are scattered throughout. Concrete pavers in a couple of areas to help the trail maintain shape in wetter areas...
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This is the northern section of The Overland Trail. You can expect standing water throughout the fall, winter, and spring, with several deep puddles as deep as 12 inches in some areas during the wet season. There are several exposed roots as well as rutted sections from the rain. The trail is beginn...
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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. Due note the trail is a skinny one-lane road up, so say goodbye to that scratch-less paint job you are rocking, and h...
Learn more about Overlook of Seattle Campsite

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 peaks and steep valleys. Accessible to most vehicles in summer, winter offers a patchwork of m...
Learn more about BonJon Pass

Single-lane route off Rocky Brook Rd on the ridge of Buck Mountain. Features a couple rock slide areas, pullouts, easy incline and nice northwest views toward Quilcene. Ends in 2.66 miles at a small camp/lunch spot with distant views of Mount Baker on clear days. Stock rig friendly with Verizon cell...
Learn more about Buck Mountain Ridge Rd - FS 2060060

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, with the northern section slightly overgrown in places, providing a challenge fo...
Learn more about Jackson Creek Comm Bypass

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. Due note the trail is a skinny one-lane road up, so say goodbye to that scratch-less paint job you are rocking, and h...
Learn more about Overlook of Seattle Campsite

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 plenty of small waterfalls coming from the hillside. At the 2.2-mile mark, there is a water crossing known as the "Mile a...
Learn more about Rocky Brook Road

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 peaks and steep valleys. Accessible to most vehicles in summer, winter offers a patchwork of m...
Learn more about BonJon Pass

Single-lane route off Rocky Brook Rd on the ridge of Buck Mountain. Features a couple rock slide areas, pullouts, easy incline and nice northwest views toward Quilcene. Ends in 2.66 miles at a small camp/lunch spot with distant views of Mount Baker on clear days. Stock rig friendly with Verizon cell...
Learn more about Buck Mountain Ridge Rd - FS 2060060