Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Kalama, Washington

The Powder Horn Spur is an easy, out-and-back gravel road branching off the main Powder Horn route. Suitable for most vehicles, the road features minimal elevation change and generally maintains a single-lane width, with several…
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Easy scenic route through the woods that can be done in a 2WD with good clearance. There are wonderful views and plenty of side roads to check out and explore. There are also a few…
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Shaffer Road offers a scenic off-road route, providing an alternative to Apiary Road for travelers between Rainier and Vernonia, especially during its closures due to a washout at milepost 11. This route winds along the…
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This timberland traverse route offers a journey through lush landscapes of private timber company land and access to the pristine Tillamook State Forest. Adventurers are immediately greeted with a canopy of towering conifers and the…
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This forest road connects Apiary Road with Pittsburg Road and is relatively level. It is, however, a typical logging road with potholes, washboard, and the occasional windfall tree in the way. This route begins on…
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This is an easy trail that is mainly dirt with gravel. The trail has a few washouts and ruts. The trail is an out-and-back that offers some gorgeous views of Lake Merwin. There are a…
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This is an easy trail that is mainly dirt with gravel. The trail has a few washouts and ruts but nothing that is overly challenging. There is one area of the trail where low-clearance vehicles…
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Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood and possibly some wildlife as well. The trail is open year-round. During the winter months expect deep snow. Possible flats may happen…
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Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood and possibly some wildlife as well. The trail is open year-round. During the winter months expect deep snow. Some areas have pit…
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Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood. The trail is open year-round and offers the chance to see wildlife in the area. During the winter months expect deep snow.…
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Along this road, you will see a mixed bag of conifer and hardwood. The trail is open year-round and offers a great chance to see some wildlife. During the winter months expect deep snow. Possible…
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As you travel this road, you will pass through multiple private timberlands and BLM and you will be met with beautiful views, wildlife (if lucky), bicyclists, and vehicles. This crosses paths with the Banks-Vernonia trail…
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This trail is the primary east-west route in this section of public land controlled by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and leads you to within 2 miles of the base of Mount Saint…
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This is an easy open route that passes through private timber land. There are beautiful views overlooking LL Stubb Stewart State Park. There is no camping along this route but this connector will offer a…
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This trail is a branch off of 4250 that connects to 6500 which eventually connects back to 4250, all of which are managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources. The trail itself is…
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This trail runs north and south off of 4250, in the public land operated by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources, and meanders through clear-cut areas and dense forest. It is primarily a grated…
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This is an unmaintained Forest Service road. It is gravel but has very deep potholes and deep ruts. A high-clearance rig is advised with a good approach and departure angle. In the winter months, it…
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Beware of logging trucks and some major potholes in the beginning. This is an active logging road, so pay attention to the C.B. channel and look for wide spots to pass oncoming traffic. After the…
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This is a fun trail leading into the Gifford National Forest area. It has minor ruts and washouts that I assume fill with mud in the rainy season. The trail leads you through some dense…
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This short spur skirts the eastern edge of the 2022 Kalama Fire. You will encounter some narrow spots and may have to move a branch or rock due to slide activity post-fire, but overall, the…
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This is a fun side trail to explore near the base of Mt. St. Helens for an easy drive through varied terrain, over the Kalama River (very narrow and close to its headwaters), past ski…
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L-1100 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which is nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountain Range in Southwest Washington. These roads are well maintained and are gravel with very few potholes.…
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This trail is easy and comfortable, being mostly a narrow gravel road through a beautiful coastal forest. No hard obstacles, just use caution as traffic can be going in either direction and the road is…
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This is a well-maintained road with turnouts for passing log trucks and/or other vehicles. The C.B. channel is posted along the road for those who have C.B.s. If you don't, the log trucks know it's…
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This loop takes you through the primary logging routes of the Clatsop State Forest. Though it's a relatively easy drive, you'll be treated to a variety of scenery across the deep forests, open plains, and…
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North Fork Wolf Creek Road is accessed directly from Hwy 26 (Sunset Hwy) in the Tillamook Forest. It's a typical Tillamook Forest road, relatively smooth, with washboards and potholes. There is typically logging traffic during…
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This road will be accessed by Lousignot Road off of Timber Road, you may encounter log trucks so be advised while traveling, as usual, you will also have potholes and washboarded roads. As you travel…
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This road will be accessed by the Cross Over Road which is off of Lousignot Road. Or if you are traveling up Cochran Road, then Carlson Creek Road will be on your right about a…
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On this trail, expect a peaceful atmosphere with a well-maintained gravel road. Most vehicles can handle it in dry conditions with no 4WD needed. You'll cruise at 15 to 25 mph, kicking up a bit…
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NoFo Road is accessed from North Fork Wolf Creek Road, which is off from Highway 26 (Sunset Highway) in the Tillamook Forest. It's a typical Tillamook Forest road, relatively smooth, with washboards and potholes. There…
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