Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Leavenworth, Washington

If you are traveling between Leavenworth and Wenatchee and want to get off the boring highway, take this scenic forest route. The trail starts out going through some residential areas, and as you go along,…
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This easy, 1.5 lane forest service road starts with an unsigned driveway. The road surface is relatively well-maintained with a few small ruts. This road starts off in dense forest, but climbs into clearcuts with…
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This 8.7-mile point-to-point trail takes you from Peshastin up into the Entiat Mountains and connects to the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. This trail is a maintained Forest Service road and easily passable up to Eagle…
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This is a very easy, mostly 1.5-2 vehicle wide forest service road. The lower portion of this road begins on private property. Please respect all signs and closures in this area, and drive with caution.…
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Moon Canyon Road takes you from the junction with the very well-maintained FS7800, through Moon Canyon, then up to and along a ridgeline with spectacular views, and access to several other roads. This road is…
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The Blag Mountain Trail is a gem that caters to both seasoned adventurers and novice explorers seeking a thrilling yet accessible off-roading experience. What sets this trail apart is its versatility, accommodating 2WD vehicles without…
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Deeply rutted, winding, single vehicle width with turnouts. This road winds through some beautiful eastern Washington forests, up at least 2 canyons, and then climbs along a shelf road to a ridgeline. The views are…
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Starting from the top of this road, it departs Van Creek Road in dense conifer forest and descends a 1.5 lane dirt road with deep rutting, "whoops", and a few small rock obstacles under 12".…
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This 1.5 - 2 lane dirt road starts off in dense forest but rapidly leaves this for old clear cuts and burn scars. The road has some shallow runoff ruts as it climbs gradually into…
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This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail takes you from the Chumstick Highway up into the Entiat Mountain range. This trail is easy with only mud holes and ruts less than 12" in depth. There is a section…
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This is a very well-maintained, two-lane forest service road, particularly the first 4 miles or so. The road remains pretty flat with a gradual climb until about the last mile, where it starts to climb…
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This 5.1-mile point-to-point trail begins at the end of the pavement on Eagle Creek Road and connects to Derby Canyon Road. This is a fun trail to drive with all the switchbacks as you climb…
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Easy drive through this trail. Seasonal trail only as the trail head is blocked with snow from the approach road being plowed. Easy dirt/gravel road without any major obstructions. You will find a few view…
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Largely single vehicle with turnouts for passing, this trail varies from sections that are well maintained gravel forest service road to portions in the middle where the gravel is long gone, and there are ruts…
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This road begins as a well-maintained 1.5-lane gravel road in a coniferous forest. After the junction with 7502, the road narrows a bit and begins to climb. The trees thin out, and the views open…
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This route is the southern exit from Deer Camp to Chumstick Highway to return to Leavenworth. This is FS 300; leaving Deer Camp, head up the hill 1.4 miles to a great overlook camp spot…
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This is a short connector road between Eagle Creek Road and East Van Creek Road. This road is less well-traveled than either of the roads it connects to, and thus has a lot more overgrowth.…
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This 15-mile point-to-point trail takes you up into the Entiat Mountains. This single-vehicle-width trail gives you great views of Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River Valley. You can stop at the old Sugarloaf Peak Lookout…
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The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure, dual-sport motorcycles, and 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately, the tail end…
Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4

This is a four-mile, tight, rocky, and unmaintained Forest Service Road in the Wenatchee National Forest on the flanks of the Enchantments Mountains. It connects Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) to the…
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This is a seven-mile narrow, one-lane Forest Service Road in the Wenatchee National Forest. The road runs from Blewett Pass on Highway 97 gently downhill to the Old Blewett Pass Highway. It parallels Peshastin Creek…
Learn more about Scotty Creek Road - FS 7324

This 4.7-mile point-to-point trail takes you from Chiwawa Loop Road (paved) up to the Deer Creek Camping area. This trail is mostly a two-vehicle Forest Service road. Closer to the camping area, the trail narrows…
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This 10.4-mile loop trail explores the forested area surrounded by the Chiwawa River, Wenatchee River, and Fish Lake. This area has multiple trails that are great for dirt bikes, ATVs, and SxSs. There are a…
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This 9.7-mile out-and-back trail takes you from Highway 2 up to the trailhead for the Round Mountain Trail. The trail starts by passing through an area of private property. The trail then begins climbing up…
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This is a spur trail of the WABDR that's well worth the stop. You can drive up most of the way to the lookout tower and park. You will need to walk the rest of…
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This 2.5-mile point-to-point trail is a connector from the Deep Creek area to the Chiwawa River Road (paved). This trail also gives access to the Goose Creek Campground. This trail is a maintained two-vehicle-width Forest…
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This 18.1-mile loop trail takes you around the Deep Creek area. There are four different access points to this trail. A portion of this trail goes through private property; if the gates are closed, do…
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This is a roughly 3-mile gravel Forest Service Road connecting Iron Creek Road to Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) in the Wenatchee National Forest on the Eastern flank of the Enchantments Mountains.…
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This 5.6-mile loop trail takes you around the Alder Creek area and connects to multiple other trails. There is a single-track motorcycle trail that crosses this trail at multiple points, so be cautious and watch…
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This 12.9-mile loop takes you around the Pole Creek area. If you start on the southern route, it will take you up Pole Ridge. There, you can take a great side trip on Sepp's Point…
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