Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Maple Falls, Washington
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West Harrison to 20 Mile Bay
West Harrison forest service road in British Columbia is a well used route. There are many recreational sites and wild camping locations along the way. The road, while easily driven, is rough with many areas… Learn more about West Harrison to 20 Mile Bay
Total Miles
30.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF Road 1131
This National Forest Road leads up to the Boulder Ridge Trailhead. This trail was full of twists and turns and was unmaintained and quite overgrown. Guaranteed to leave pinstripes. It was dirt and gravel with… Learn more about NF Road 1131
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
S. Skagit Hwy to Gee Point
The first 17 miles of this trail is ideal for beginners, due to its mellow, packed gravel roadway, 1.5-vehicle width, and few sections of potholes. Therefore, it can be run in any type of vehicle.… Learn more about S. Skagit Hwy to Gee Point
Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Baker River Road
Baker River Road is a combination of paved, dirt and gravel roads at varying points. This is an easy and not rutted out and back trail that drives around multiple locations of Baker Lake, including… Learn more about Baker River Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail Ridge Road
Trail Ridge Road is an easy, windy, single-width Forest Service gravel and dirt road that takes you up and around the Baker Lake area. It is a mostly well maintained dirt road with minimal potholes,… Learn more about Trail Ridge Road
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mystery Creek Road
This road starts from West Harrison Road, which is well maintained with heavy traffic, and leads to a camping area on Chehalis Lake. It could be pretty busy there during weekends and especially on holidays.… Learn more about Mystery Creek Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
The Ferns on French Creek
A short trail that takes you to an awesome camp spot near a small waterfall and creek. Old-growth type forest lines the trail and the last section to the camp spot is lined with ferns.… Learn more about The Ferns on French Creek
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bacon Creek
A typical maintained forest road, with lots of potholes and overgrown parts. Beautiful plants and trees, very green and lush as most trails are in this area. Parts of this trail run parallel to the… Learn more about Bacon Creek
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
North Mountain Trail
The North Mountain Trail is an out and back in Mount Baker National Forest. It passes through private land so be mindful if camping. There are a few campsites along the trail, with the most… Learn more about North Mountain Trail
Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North fork road
This is a relatively easy trail. It consists of mostly compacted dirt with some loose gravel sections and a few concrete sections with bridges. This trail is good any time of year, but particularly beautiful… Learn more about North fork road
Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Riverside
Very easy gravel trail with one water crossing. This trail was washed out, but has since been repaired. Unmaintained in the winter. This trail follows the river for most of the trail. Nice place to… Learn more about Riverside
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Olympic National Forest, Quilcene Range
This is a well maintained single lane gravel road that becomes pavement if continuing south further from the trail. It can be driven by any 2wd or 4wd vehicle. It offers a large climb and… Learn more about Olympic National Forest, Quilcene Range
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hart's Pass Road 54007
This trail leads from Hart's Pass to Barron in the valley. Barron is now privately owned and is blocked with a gate now. The town used to be open to tourists to explore and take… Learn more about Hart's Pass Road 54007
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Overlook of Seattle Campsite
This trail is hardly a trail and more of some backwoods exploring through an old logging and quarry site. The best part of this loop is the campsite is well worth the short trek. Due… Learn more about Overlook of Seattle Campsite
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Hart's Pass Road 54
This trail is well maintained, but is a single lane with a few sections of cliff drop-offs that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. You'll find plenty of pullouts… Learn more about Hart's Pass Road 54
Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Middle Fork/Goldmeyer Rd
This road follows the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River up to the trailhead for Goldmyer hot springs (reservations are required and can be made online), Dingford Creek, and many more. The first half of… Learn more about Middle Fork/Goldmeyer Rd
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Garcia Road
This road accesses the Palouse to Cascades, or Iron Horse trail, as well as a number of other trailheads and forest service roads. While the main road is relatively tame, there is a small 4x4… Learn more about Garcia Road
This is a non-technical drive through the forest up to a viewpoint overlooking the valley and The Brothers. Viewpoint has space for about 5 rigs to pull over and take a lunch break. There a… Learn more about Hamma Hamma Trail with View of The Brothers
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Hamma Hamma Falls
Drive through the forest on a pavement/dirt road to Hamma Hamma Falls. You can take a walk down to the water and see the falls from up close. At the parking lot also is a… Learn more about Hamma Hamma Falls
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Iron Mountain
Iron Mountain, a scenic trail with great views at the top of Merritt, Coastal Mountain Range, and the Coquihalla; it's just a short drive off the Coquihalla Highway, a great stopping point on an overland… Learn more about Iron Mountain
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Promontory Lookout
This is the location of an old fire lookout that has been dismantled, with great views; this is still an awesome day trip that overlooks Merritt and Lower Nicola and southwest Stoyoma Mountain.The trail is… Learn more about Promontory Lookout
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi
Loon Lake Rd
This is the road to the Kentucky Alleyne Provincial Park. The terrain is pretty good, although there are a lot of washboards, as it seems like it hasn't been graded recently. There are a few… Learn more about Loon Lake Rd
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Big Hill is one of the best campsites in Washington. 360 degree views cover both the Chelan Mountains and Lake Chelan with some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets you'll ever experience. The cabin… Learn more about West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Lindbom Lake Road
Lindbom Lake has a number of recreational campgrounds along the route. The road is well maintained as it is through ranchers property that has been opened to the public. There are a lot of washboards… Learn more about Lindbom Lake Road
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles as well as 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately,… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
Total Miles
49.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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