Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Nile, Washington

The twenty-five miles of Bethel Ridge Road climbs up and over Bethel Ridge from Highway 12 to State Route 410 just to the East of the William O Douglas Wilderness. This road is also part…
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This is a scenic, well-maintained forest service road climbing up to Bethel Ridge from Nile. Active logging has cleared the trees for amazing views of the surrounding foothills.
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Lower Mud Lake Road is primarily a dirt and gravel road with limited obstacles. There are some rutted sections, and some descents contain loose rocks, but it's very easy going for the most part. Be…
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The Cleman Mountain trail is a relatively easy trail with great views. This trail is mainly a one vehicle wide road with lots of wide places to pass. The trail does not have many obstacles…
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Called both Bald Mountain and Rocky Flat, this ten-mile gravel forest service road climbs from 2,000' at State Route 410 just outside of Nile, WA up to 5,200' where it connects with Manastash Ridge road…
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This 9-mile point-to-point road takes you from Highway 410 up to Bald Mountain Road. The first mile passes through private property, be respectful and drive slowly and stay on the road. As you climb in…
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Slow going over a rough road of basalt rock. This road rises steeply from roughly 1700' at the Oak Creek Wildlife office off of Highway 12 to over 4000'. There is a seasonal gate at…
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Jones road has a few small obstacles, most of which have been cleared, but may require caution. For the most part, this trail is pretty easy going despite the incline. Snow would make it more…
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From Washington State Highway 12, approximately 2.25 miles from the SR 410/Highway 12 junction, Oak Creek Road (FR 1400) begins traveling west. The road is primarily gravel with patches of larger rocks, potholes, and washboards.…
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Gravel Forest Service Road connects down to Bear Lake from Bethel Ridge in the Wenatchee National Forest. This area ranges from 4500-6000', so it is generally snowbound from December until mid-June. This area was devasted…
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The Gold Creek Trail is a nice drive or family adventure just outside Cliffdell, Washington, with a smooth and easy forest service road. But before you even hit the trail, you'll be treated to a…
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Jump Off road is a 12-mile Forest Service road that crosses the Tieton River at Windy Point and climbs quickly up onto and follows along Divide Ridge to reach Jump Off Lookout. The first 3-4…
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The Wenatchee area in Central Washington offers a scenic and moderately challenging off-road experience using Hanson Road, Observatory Road, and Hudson Road. This trail network winds through a mix of pine forest, shrub steppe, and…
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Barber Springs Road is a 4-mile, semi-maintained gravel and rock Forest Service road (no FS road #?) connecting Manastash Road up to Manastash Ridge Road and it's adjacent ORV trails at roughly 5200'. This is…
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This 3.1-mile point-to-point trail connects Milk Creek Road to the Funny Rocks and Moon Rocks OHV areas. This portion of Milk Creek Road is considered 4WD, there are several sections of this trail that have…
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This 8.1-mile point-to-point trail travels along Milk Creek, passes by Milk Pond (picnic area), and ends at Milk Lake. Enjoy the winding road as it climbs up Manastash Ridge toward Bald Mountain. This trail turns…
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This delightful trail is nestled in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and takes you through a beautiful, mature old-growth Ponderosa Pine. You'll find shady spots that offer a refreshing escape from the bright sun in eastern…
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This 5.1-mile point-to-point trail connects the Manastash Divide Area Trailhead and campground to the Milk Creek Area, Funny Rocks and Moon Rocks OHV areas. This trail winds through the Wenatchee National Forest. Tree roots, rocks,…
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The trail opens June 15th each year. Manastash Ridge Trail is within the Manastash Ridge ORV area in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. It runs along Manastash Ridge, offering great views of Mount Rainier and Mount…
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This is the middle 8-mile section of the longer 15-mile Manastash Road that travels up to Manastash Ridge from Ellensburg WA. It is a wide, well-maintained gravel Forest Service road. This is a segment of…
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Swamp Creek Trail is an easygoing gravel route located in the scenic Naches area, perfect for a relaxed drive. With a trail difficulty rating of 1/10, it's beginner-friendly and ideal for those looking for a…
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Umtanum ridge road is a dirt road with a few deep rutted sections. There are multiple switchbacks as you continue up the hills and as you come down. There is a small bridge crossing with…
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Newlands Road is a dusty roads with loose rocks. There are some uphill spots where loose rocks could be a problem, however for the most part it is just a dirt road. There are a…
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This trail is a hidden gem nestled in the heart of the Wenatchee National Forest. The trail descends down a steep, rutted hill and into a narrow, twisting path with dirt, rocks, and tree roots.…
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This is the beginning 3-mile section not yet mapped on Manastash Road. This is a wide, well-maintained dirt and gravel forest road. This section runs from approximately 2600 ft elevation to 3175 ft of elevation.…
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Forest Service road NF1304 doesn't seem to have a name. I call it Pinehaus as it crosses both Pine Creek and Hause Creek as they drain down from Bethel Ridge above. It is an easy…
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Cow Camp is a 5-mile, maintained gravel forest service road connecting Tamarack Springs Road to Manastash Road near the Manastash Campground and trailhead. This is a segment of a larger North-South 60-mile Overlanding route connecting…
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Timberwolf Moutain is a 2.5-mile spur road off of Bethel Ridge Road that accesses a viewpoint at the peak of the mountain at 6375'. It is generally a semi-maintained gravel Forest Service road but it…
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Bethel Ridge offers some of the most incredible views of Mount Adams and Mount Rainier available in Washington. Rough terrain and moderately deep holes limit this ridge to vehicles with good ground clearance, but many…
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This is a short 3.6-mile connector trail between Devil Creek and Swamp Creek watersheds. This trail is relatively easy in dry conditions and can be traversed with a two-wheel drive vehicle with decent ground clearance.…
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