Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kahlotus, Washington

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Tiger Creek

Tiger Creek Trail starts south of the small town of Kooskooskie, WA and winds back and forth on dirt and gravel roads through Umatilla National Forest as you climb approx. 3,300ft to an intersection with…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Wild Horse Monument

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…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Frenchman Coulee Tour

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…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Jackknife Ridge Road

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…
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Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Quilomene Ridge Road

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…
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Total Miles
27.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su

Homestead Trail

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…
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Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite

This trail is gorgeous and features views unique to eastern Washington. There are a few shallow water crossings and some light mud. Some of the water crossings in the area have large rocks, so take…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Skyline Drive

This route starts on Highway 95 near De Smet, Idaho and travels through McCroskey State Park. This is a well maintained road that any vehicle should be able to take on. Signs along the way…
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Total Miles
16.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Duffy Creek Overlook

The Duffy Creek route takes you across some of the most scenic BLM land in central Washington. Most of the route overlooks the stunning Waterville Plateau. The route eventually descends into Duffy Creek; however, that…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Moscow Mountain Lookout

This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Chewelah-Clayton

This route is an easy, family oriented excursion ride on county roads. It is a two-way paved and gravelled road system. Many small farms, forested areas, and open meadows will be seen.
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Total Miles
53.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Windfarm Adventure

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,…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa