Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near McChord AFB, Washington

This is a forest road leading from Wilkeson up into the mountains. The trail starts off nice and wide (approx 3 car widths) and continues up varying paths that wiggle down to a single lane. There is a variety of terrain in this section from dirt, gravel, loose rock, and mud. At this point in the sea...
Learn more about NF 7720000

This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail begins as the pavement ends and continues to Evans Creek Campground and Trailhead. This is a well-maintained service road that is 2 vehicles wide. When open, the trail continues to Mowich Lake in Mount Rainier National Park. The campground has multiple primitive ca...
Learn more about Evans Creek Campground/Trailhead

The forks off of NF 7720000 are much narrower and might require high-clearance 4x4 in some cases. There are a few spots open for day camping, but nothing worth staying overnight. This particular spur leads to a nice overlook. Beware that there is a lot of trash at the trailhead--please pack out what...
Learn more about NF7720000 Overlook

This is a well-maintained new branch of 7720000 that was opened in Spring of 2024. Every fork off this road is valid. These forks are much narrower and might require high-clearance 4x4 in some cases. There are a few spots open for day camping, but nothing worth staying overnight.
Learn more about NF 7720000 Spur

15 minutes outside of the quaint town of Eatonville, you'll find one of the locals' favorite OHV areas. This 8.1-mile trail accesses the Elbe Hills OHV Area from the west side and boasts several offshoots for dispersed camping. It has openings with amazing territorial views on a clear day, and moody...
Learn more about DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV

This 4.5-mile point-to-point trail gives access to most of the 4WD trails (Mainline, Sunrise, Alder Loop, and Swamp trail) within the Elbe Hills ORV Area. It also gives access to the campground and dispersed camping area. At the end of the trail, there is a little obstacle area. This trail is a main...
Learn more about 9 Road

This 4.2-mile point-to-point trail starts at the Evans Creek Trailhead and goes up the west side of the ORV area. This trail is an easy drive with only shallow mud holes along the way. There is one washout that has short steep grades on each side. Several different trails are accessible from this tr...
Learn more about Poch Peak Trail

This 26-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the Carbon River Valley up to the Summit Lake Trailhead. There will be a left turn onto an expansive paved bridge that will take you across the Carbon River. This road is known as FS 7810, Summit Lake Trailhead Road, and Cayada Creek. After crossing th...
Learn more about Summit Lake Trailhead

This section of mission creek has some steep exposure that is clearly marked with caution signs. Keep in mind, Tahuya ORV park is 48” max width. The trail follows the river and weaves between the trees. You can expect exposed roots, tight trees, large rocks and whoops. The trail crosses a road a cou...
Learn more about Mission Creek

1.9 Mile is a primitive dirt bike trail weaving through dense pine trees and tight brush, with sharp turns and blind corners. It features small loose rocks and a few roots scattered across the path, as it winds through a logged area with piles of dead trees. The trail narrows into an overgrown grass...
Learn more about 1.9 Mile

On the outskirts of the town of Elbe just off of State Route 7, you'll find 7.1 miles of well-maintained gravel with peekaboo scenic overlooks of the valley below. Parts of the trail have a steep incline and sections have potholes and washboards sprinkled throughout. This is a fairly straightforward...
Learn more about DNR Road 5 - Elbe OHV Access

This 3.2-mile point-to-point trail begins at the Evans Creek Trailhead and connects to two more challenging trails. This trail is an easy trail with shallow mud holes and ruts along it. There is one optional obstacle which is a short steep hill climb. There are several great views of Mount Rainier a...
Learn more about Poch Ridge Trail

Northwest Passage is a 2.4-mile dirt bike route that offers a fast and flowy ride through a logging area with open views and tall ferns. The trail features tight, quick curves and brake bumps, with mostly smooth dirt and some small loose rocks. Intersections are generally marked, though a few unmark...
Learn more about Northwest Passage

NOTE: Tahuya ORV Park Trails are two-way trails and have several blind corners. Keep your eyes up! This is the Southern section of The Overland Trail, and it “Starts” mid-trail at the “Mission Creek Junction” OR At Sand Hill staging. You can expect standing water throughout the fall, winter, and sp...
Learn more about Overland Trail South

This is an easy warm-up trail, accessible from 2 trail heads off the Sand Hill Pit staging area. Perfect area to get new riders to get familiar with what you will find around Tahuya. There are some roots and river rock throughout, but easily navigable for new riders. The trail loops around back to i...
Learn more about Loop Trail

This one-mile ATV trail segment connects two portions of the Mission Creek trail and provides an easy ride with a few moderate features. The trail surface includes small loose polished river rock, scattered roots, brake bumps, embedded rock, and uneven ground. While the trail remains mostly manageab...
Learn more about Connector

This short 1-mile point-to-point trail gives access to several different trails in the Elbe Hills Trail System. This is a forest service road generally used by vehicles for the maintenance of the Elbe Hills off-road trail system. This trail is passable by 2WD, AWD, and 4WD vehicles.
Learn more about Road 99

This trail is a tight single track but flowy. In the rainy months, puddles can become deep. Some roots and rocks and blind corners. There is minimal elevation gain or loss. This trail splits 2 other trails. Tahuya River Trail and Hoof & Trail. Be aware that the trail is 2-way, so ride cautiously.
Learn more about Apple Road

This 1.6-mile easy ATV trail connects the Elfendahl Staging Area to the start of Mission Creek Trail. It begins as a wide path through a logged area with uneven terrain, occasional whoops, gravel, and small loose rock. The route features gradual curves and open visibility--ideal for beginners. As th...
Learn more about Mission Creek Staging

This road will take you to the Rock Candy Trailhead and will pass other parking on the way there. This is a Washington Department of Natural Resources road in a state forest that is open to all uses, including all motorsports, unless it is gated or signed as a non-motorized or motorcycle-only road.
Learn more about Main Road Rock Candy

This is a forest road leading from Wilkeson up into the mountains. The trail starts off nice and wide (approx 3 car widths) and continues up varying paths that wiggle down to a single lane. There is a variety of terrain in this section from dirt, gravel, loose rock, and mud. At this point in the sea...
Learn more about NF 7720000

This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail begins as the pavement ends and continues to Evans Creek Campground and Trailhead. This is a well-maintained service road that is 2 vehicles wide. When open, the trail continues to Mowich Lake in Mount Rainier National Park. The campground has multiple primitive ca...
Learn more about Evans Creek Campground/Trailhead

This is a well-maintained new branch of 7720000 that was opened in Spring of 2024. Every fork off this road is valid. These forks are much narrower and might require high-clearance 4x4 in some cases. There are a few spots open for day camping, but nothing worth staying overnight.
Learn more about NF 7720000 Spur

15 minutes outside of the quaint town of Eatonville, you'll find one of the locals' favorite OHV areas. This 8.1-mile trail accesses the Elbe Hills OHV Area from the west side and boasts several offshoots for dispersed camping. It has openings with amazing territorial views on a clear day, and moody...
Learn more about DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV

This is a forest road leading from Wilkeson up into the mountains. The trail starts off nice and wide (approx 3 car widths) and continues up varying paths that wiggle down to a single lane. There is a variety of terrain in this section from dirt, gravel, loose rock, and mud. At this point in the sea...
Learn more about NF 7720000

This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail begins as the pavement ends and continues to Evans Creek Campground and Trailhead. This is a well-maintained service road that is 2 vehicles wide. When open, the trail continues to Mowich Lake in Mount Rainier National Park. The campground has multiple primitive ca...
Learn more about Evans Creek Campground/Trailhead

This is a well-maintained new branch of 7720000 that was opened in Spring of 2024. Every fork off this road is valid. These forks are much narrower and might require high-clearance 4x4 in some cases. There are a few spots open for day camping, but nothing worth staying overnight.
Learn more about NF 7720000 Spur

15 minutes outside of the quaint town of Eatonville, you'll find one of the locals' favorite OHV areas. This 8.1-mile trail accesses the Elbe Hills OHV Area from the west side and boasts several offshoots for dispersed camping. It has openings with amazing territorial views on a clear day, and moody...
Learn more about DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV