Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Glenwood, Washington
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Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
This route covers all of section 1 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR), from Carson to Packwood. Weather and route conditions can vary significantly from one area to the next, especially in early spring… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
Total Miles
124.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Lava Bed Trail
This easy gravel route follows NF-65, NF-60, Carson Guler Road. A few interesting stops along the way include Panther Creek Falls, Goose Lake, Guler Ice Caves, and plenty of camp spots on the route. Also… Learn more about Big Lava Bed Trail
Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Mount Defiance - NF 2821000
Mount Defiance road scrambles 1600'+ out of the hills West of Hood River, Oregon to the summit of Mount Defiance and the edge of the Mark O Hatfield Wilderness. The summit tops out at just… Learn more about Mount Defiance - NF 2821000
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Short and Dirty
Short and Dirty Road is an easy gravel surface road, that is located in the Wenatchee National Forest. As you drive on a clear day every once in a while you'll get a peak of… Learn more about Short and Dirty
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bear Creek Mountain
Bear Creek Mountain is an easy gravel surface road, with just a couple of small potholes to be mindful of, after a heavy storm, you may find trees in the road. The road runs through… Learn more about Bear Creek Mountain
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pinegrass
Pinegrass runs through Wenatchee National Forest, it is an easy gravel road, that has a couple of camping spots and some pretty views. The road has a couple of small potholes, but nothing hard. One… Learn more about Pinegrass
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Yellow Jacket Creek
Yellow Jacket Creek is a combination of paved, dirt, and gravel roads. While there were some bumps and a couple of potholes, I would consider this very mild terrain. As we climbed up the mountain,… Learn more about Yellow Jacket Creek
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pine Tree
Pine Tree road number 1241 runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is an easy gravel surface road. At one spot on the road the trees open up and you can see rimrock lake. Thick… Learn more about Pine Tree
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Spencer Creek
Spencer Creek road runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is a gravel and natural surface easy road. There are both small and big camping spots along this route, some big enough for 4 or… Learn more about Spencer Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fish Creek
Fish Creek is an overall easy gravel road, that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. A section of it has been blocked off for larger vehicles as there is a short section that gets tight… Learn more about Fish Creek
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Indian Creek
Indian Creek is a natural and gravel surface mixed road that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. It is an easy road, with only a few potholes. There are multiple downed trees on this road… Learn more about Indian Creek
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lost Lake
Lost Lake is an easy gravel road that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. One of the camping spots has access to a dirt bike trail and is right at Lost Lake, which offers fishing… Learn more about Lost Lake
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Clinger Trail Hood NF
Very narrow dirt trail in a heavily forested area. Not recommended for larger or full-size vehicles, the trees are very overgrown, except pinstriping. There were some low-hanging trees and one across the trail. Bring equipment… Learn more about Clinger Trail Hood NF
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pinto
Pinto road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and it is a gravel surface road, with a couple of potholes. The road is very easy and enjoyable, you will enjoy sections of rock faces,… Learn more about Pinto
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Milk Creek
Milk Creek is an easy gravel road that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, some sections of the road has spotty cellphone service. There are a couple of camp spots, and some even are big… Learn more about Milk Creek
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pepper Creek
Pepper Creek is an easy gravel road that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, it offers a couple of small camp spots, but the main attraction is the hikes, Both Curly Creek Falls and… Learn more about Pepper Creek
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lookout Mountain Road - FR 4410000
An easy dirt road that takes you through the Mt. Hood National Forest. It connects to several other trails in the area, and leads to a few trailheads for hiking and biking. The trail can… Learn more about Lookout Mountain Road - FR 4410000
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Lolo Pass
Historic Lolo Pass is a scenic drive that connects the Sandy River area to Lost Lake and Hood River. Spectacular valley views open up to reveal the western side of Mt. Hood. The driving surface… Learn more about Lolo Pass
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Jump Off - NF1302
Jump Off road is a 12-mile Forest Service road that crosses the Tieton River at Windy Point and climbs quickly up onto and follows along Divide Ridge to reach Jump Off Lookout. The first 3-4… Learn more about Jump Off - NF1302
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Reynolds Creek Tie - C1201
Reynolds Creek Tie is a 4.5-mile forest service road that drops down from 5,400' at Divide Ridge to 3,400' at Reynolds Creek Road and then follows the creek down into Cowiche, Washington. It is semi-maintained… Learn more about Reynolds Creek Tie - C1201
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bethel Ridge Road - NF1500
The twenty-five miles of Bethel Ridge Road climbs up and over Bethel Ridge from Highway 12 to State Route 410 just to the East of the William O Douglas Wilderness. This road is also part… Learn more about Bethel Ridge Road - NF1500
Total Miles
24
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bethel Ridge Road 15
Travel this well-maintained gravel road to access dispersed camping and Bethel Ridge. You will likely run into snow before late spring or early summer. Learn more about Bethel Ridge Road 15
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
PineHaus - NF1304
Forest Service road NF1304 doesn't seem to have a name. I call it Pinehaus as it crosses both Pine Creek and Hause Creek as they drain down from Bethel Ridge above. It is an easy… Learn more about PineHaus - NF1304
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Eastside
Eastside is an easy gravel road mixed with dirt, there are a few potholes both small and big, and some of them really sneak up on you. The road runs through Gifford Pinchot National. After… Learn more about Eastside
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Campers Pass
A casual long relatively straight stretch of off-roading experience perfect for testing independent suspension. Found at the end of Szydlo Road, just north of the town of Stabler, Washington. Follow this trail for beautiful mountainside… Learn more about Campers Pass
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Cispus Valley
Cispus Valley is a gravel road mixed with loose dirt, it runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are a lot of potholes on this road, some are small and others are very big and… Learn more about Cispus Valley
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cougar
Cougar is a natural surface road that has potholes, some of them being harsh and large, it runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are a couple of small camp spots and a few roads… Learn more about Cougar
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bethel Ridge Road West
Bethel Ridge offers some of the most incredible views of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier available in Washington. Rough terrain and moderately deep holes limit this ridge to vehicles with good ground clearance, but many… Learn more about Bethel Ridge Road West
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Lone Tree Mountain
Within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, this route begins at Forest Road 23, climbing 2600'. This route is a beautiful drive with lush forests along the climb, somewhat overgrown, especially late fall, ending at a… Learn more about Lone Tree Mountain
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Layser Cave Sky Climb
Within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, this route begins at Forest Road 23, climbing 1500', where it dead ends at an amazing viewpoint. At the 1.5 mile mark, the route opens up to a parking… Learn more about Layser Cave Sky Climb
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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