Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Grandview, Washington

Double Track is a very easy trail with views of the Tri-Cities, Washington. There are some small hill climbs along the way. This is a good trail for beginners. During the winter, you will encounter…
Learn more about Double Track

The trail features hard-packed dirt combined with fractured basalt gravel and runs along the ridge of the Saddle Mountains. It offers 360-degree views of the Columbia River to the west and the Hanford site to…
Learn more about West Saddle Mountains Ridge

The Saddle Mountains Rim Tour trail offers a scenic off-road adventure with sweeping views of the Columbia Basin. This route features a mix of sandy washes, rocky climbs, and ridgeline trails, making it a fun…
Learn more about Saddle Mountain Rim Tour

This is an out-and-back trail featuring a mix of dirt roads and fractured basalt gravel. In some areas, the road is narrow with no pullouts available. Below the cliffs, the Columbia River flows, while apple…
Learn more about Saddle Mountain Northwest Trail

This is a relatively easy trail that takes you beyond the Wild Horse Monument and into BLM land. Overall, this is a GREAT trail to learn the basics of off-roading in a fun and safe…
Learn more about Wild Horse Monument

This is a rough dirt and rocky trail leading to the remains of an old Homestead. On this route depending on the time of year you go through there are 2 water crossings but they…
Learn more about Homestead Trail

Jackknife Ridge Road takes you from the Columbia River at Whiskey Dick Creek, up and over Jackknife Ridge. This recorded route ends at Skookumchuck Creek, which may or may not be passible depending on the…
Learn more about Jackknife Ridge Road

Most travelers explore the south side of Frenchman Coulee and completely overlook the solitude of the north side. The spur trails lead you to various vantage points along the coulee rim. Each of those spurs…
Learn more about Frenchman Coulee Tour

McDonald's Crossing is a Historical section where wagon trains from the Oregon Trail crossed the John Day River from 1843 - 1863. In 1858, a Ferry was established here, and in 1866, a Bridge was…
Learn more about McDonald's Crossing

This easy gravel road takes you through the Puget Sound Energy Wild Horse Wind Farm. A typical passenger car can handle this section with ease. Starting at the closed gate (season dependent), on the keypad,…
Learn more about Windfarm Adventure

Road 19 connects Jackknife Ridge Road to Quilomene Ridge Road. It is a descent into a valley with an ascent on the opposite side. There could be water to cross at the lowest point depending…
Learn more about Road 19

One-way route with beautiful views over Quilomene Ridge Road to a large camp spot on the banks of Columbia River north of Vantage, WA. This is a nice trip for a group as the camp…
Learn more about Quilomene Ridge Road

Umtanum ridge road is a dirt road with a few deep rutted sections. There are multiple switchbacks as you continue up the hills and as you come down. There is a small bridge crossing with…
Learn more about Umptatum Ridge Road

This route is a continuation of Quiomene Ridge Road. The trail combines dirt, loose rocks with scattered mud puddles. All the mud puddles we traversed were up to one foot deep. The trail is much…
Learn more about Quilomene Ridge Road

Turning off Quilomene Ridge Road onto Little Brushy Road, the trail descends immediately. It is single-vehicle-wide with some challenging ruts and no good turnaround for the 2.5 miles to the grass meadow. There's one good…
Learn more about Little Brushy Road via Quilomene Ridge Road

This trail consists of hard-packed dirt and sharp basalt rocks that can easily puncture a tire. It includes steep climbs and descents. It is advisable to carry a spare tire and a tire patch kit.…
Learn more about Little Brush Creek Road

Although this trail is a fairly short drive from Ellensburg, you will soon feel like you've been transported to the old west. Once you leave the paved Umtanum Road and get onto Durr Road you…
Learn more about Durr Road to Umtanum Creek Camp

This section of Quilomene Ridge Road is nice and wide so that it can handle two-way traffic. The road is mostly dirt and rock with scattered mud puddles to play in. If you prefer a…
Learn more about Quilomene Ridge Road Part 2

Exploring the Seep Lakes Unit of the Columbia Basin Complex on the route to Heart Lake via Soap Lake Road is a unique off-road experience that blends scenic driving with rich geological and ecological history.…
Learn more about Soap Lake Road to Heart Lake

This gravel road runs through a bird reserve. It is only accessible between August and October. The trail is gated, the road turns into a dirt road, and there are some narrower areas, but there…
Learn more about Bird Reserve

The trail is designated as a green dot road and consists of compacted dirt mixed with sharp basalt rocks, which gives it a difficulty rating of 1. Located in a high desert area, this trail…
Learn more about Tekison Creek Road

This scenic off-road trail through Columbia National Wildlife Refuge offers a mix of packed dirt, loose gravel, and some mildly rutted sections, making it a great route for almost any type of vehicle. While not…
Learn more about Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Lake Tour

The trail features rocky slopes along with rolling ridges and canyons, predominantly covered by shrub-steppe habitat. In the spring, there is an opportunity to see the Hedgehog cactus, which is the only pincushion-type cactus found…
Learn more about Brewton Gulch Road

This is a gravel road to the sand dunes site with some washboard, lots of dust, and dunes with overgrown vegetation. It's a very easy gravel road, with minor elevation, this portion can be done…
Learn more about Sand Dunes Site

This is a hard-packed, very worn-out road that is the main in and out of the Juniper Dunes OHV area. The road itself is mostly compacted desert hardpan with sandy washes mixed in. There are…
Learn more about Juniper Dunes Road

The sagebrush steppe, with its rocky outcroppings and hidden canyons, presents stunning floral displays in the spring that will leave you in awe. Entire hillsides bloom with the vibrant yellow flowers of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot,…
Learn more about Brewton Road

This trail winds through a thick forest and carries a rating of 1. There are no obstacles, except for cattle standing in the middle of the path without any need to move. Many trail areas…
Learn more about Lower Coleman Road

The trail can accommodate 1 to 2 vehicles, depending on the location, and there are many pull-off areas available if needed. Flat tires are a known hazard here due to the sharp basalt rock. The…
Learn more about Powerline Road

This length of the trail was primarily dirt and gravel, however, there were multiple sections of slushy snow remaining on the main trails. Directly on the main train was a snow block that was deemed…
Learn more about Naneum Ridge State Forest Day Trip

This route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven…
Learn more about Seep Lake