Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Forks, Washington

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail gives access from Highway 101 to the West Fork Humptulips River Valley. The trail crosses over Newberry Creek and then follows along the West Fork Humptulips River. This is an enjoyable…
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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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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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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 12.9-mile point-to-point trail runs along the ridge line between the valleys of West Fork and East Fork Humptulips River. This trail gives beautiful views of the two valleys as you head back to Donkey…
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This 9.1-mile point-to-point trail runs along the west side of the East Fork of Humptulips River Valley. The trail starts from Donkey Creek Road and crosses the Ridgeline of the East Fork Humptulips River Valley…
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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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This is an original beach highway that is typically no longer used as such. Please pay attention to posted signs as there are time periods (generally spring/summer) when motor vehicles are not allowed in some…
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This 10.4-mile point-to-point trail takes you along the east side of the east fork Humptulips River Valley. This trail is mostly single-vehicle with multiple areas for turn-outs. There are several dispersed camping locations along this…
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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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This 13.1-mile out-and-back trail takes you up to Cougar Mountain. The first part of the trail runs along a small creek, then goes along the mountainside up to the top of Cougar Mountain. There is…
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The Donkey Creek Road cutoff is a way to quickly get from Highway 101 at Humptulips to Wynoochee Lake. This route is the unpaved section of Donkey Creek Road, with little to no cell reception…
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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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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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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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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 10.2 out-and-back trail takes you along the west side of Lake Wynoochee and ends where the road was washed out several years ago and is now a dispersed camping site. The last part of…
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