Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Odessa, Washington

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Seep Lake

This route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Trail Lake Coulee

This road follows between the Main Canal and Trail Lake. The dirt road is rocky and bumpy but is 2WD capable. There are plenty of spots to park, camp, and fish along Trail Lake, especially…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Soap Lake Road to Heart Lake

Exploring the Seep Lakes Unit of the Columbia Basin Complex on the route to Heart Lake via Soap Lake Road is a unique off-road experience that blends scenic driving with rich geological and ecological history.…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Columbia National Wildlife Refuge Lake Tour

This scenic off-road trail through Columbia National Wildlife Refuge offers a mix of packed dirt, loose gravel, and some mildly rutted sections, making it a great route for almost any type of vehicle. While not…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sand Dunes Site

This is a gravel road to the sand dunes site with some washboard, lots of dust, and dunes with overgrown vegetation. It's a very easy gravel road, with minor elevation, this portion can be done…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bird Reserve

This gravel road runs through a bird reserve. It is only accessible between August and October. The trail is gated, the road turns into a dirt road, and there are some narrower areas, but there…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Palouse Falls

Palouse Falls Road offers a short but scenic off-road experience that leads you straight to one of Washington's most iconic natural landmarks, Palouse Falls. The route is primarily gravel and packed dirt, with occasional washboard…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

North Spur Road

This road is a mix of hard pack and sandy washes. This road is one of the spurs that lead into the north part of the Juniper Dunes Open OHV Riding area. The road is…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wilderness Road

This is a one-lane route that takes you to the gate for the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area. It is a tight, twisty, curvy, and sandy route that is a lot of fun if you have…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Juniper Dunes Road

This is a hard-packed, very worn-out road that is the main in and out of the Juniper Dunes OHV area. The road itself is mostly compacted desert hardpan with sandy washes mixed in. There are…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Stensgar Mountain

This is an excursion type ride, involving all road types from paved county roads, to the primitive sections of road leading to Stensgar Mountain. From the three communities, you will be on paved county roads,…
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Total Miles
53.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time

Daisy

Family oriented route, paved and gravel county roads. Road travels over two passes, through small farm country. Expect dusty conditions, except following storms. Some areas can be muddy then. Be alert for two-way traffic, along…
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Total Miles
39.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Turnbull's Pine Creek Auto Route

Pine Creek Auto Tour Route is a casual drive through Turnbull's National Wildlife Refuge. This is a well-maintained road that should be manageable in any vehicle. There is a small amount of pavement-less than 500…
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Total Miles
6.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Turtle Rock

This trail utilizes Klines Meadow Road, which is quite an easy ride, but branches off in multiple areas which increase the difficulty. Watch for sections of steep hills and possible rockslides. Take the opportunity to…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Rattlesnake

Paved road from staging to Rattlesnake Rd turnoff, then gravel and two-track road around the route, until the final paved segment of Scatter Creek Rd back to the staging area. Some portions of the route…
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Total Miles
16.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Swan Lake 2

A combination of paved and gravel roads through forested and open rural country side. The route is designed to transit either to or from Republic to the Swan Lake region which is a popular recreation…
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Total Miles
27.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Swan Lake 1

This is one of several short loop rides in a popular camping/recreation area of Ferry County. Scatter Creek Rd is paved into the Swan Lake campground area, but the remaining roads on the route are…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Sheep Mtn

Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches.
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Total Miles
8.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite

This trail is gorgeous and features views unique to eastern Washington. There are a few shallow water crossings and some light mud. Some of the water crossings in the area have large rocks, so take…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Quartz Mountain

The roads in the Quartz Mountain area are mainly gravel roads, with side roads being less travelled, two track roads that may be rutted, rocky and muddy in spots. Road to the old lookout site…
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Total Miles
22.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Saddle Mountain Rim Tour

The Saddle Mountains Rim Tour trail offers a scenic off-road adventure with sweeping views of the Columbia Basin. This route features a mix of sandy washes, rocky climbs, and ridgeline trails, making it a fun…
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Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

West Saddle Mountains Ridge

The trail features hard-packed dirt combined with fractured basalt gravel and runs along the ridge of the Saddle Mountains. It offers 360-degree views of the Columbia River to the west and the Hanford site to…
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Donaldson Draw

Gravel road, easy ride out to viewpoint. Road ends in a large open area where it circles around to return. 3 miles one-way, from the parking at the intersection with the South Huckleberry trails staging.
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Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Iron Mtn-Chewelah

Family oriented ride through forested region and rural valley area. Dusty gravel roads during the dry summer months, with muddy spots during and after storms. Easily negotiated with OHV's. Recommend having a chain saw or…
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Total Miles
35
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Frenchman Coulee Tour

Most travelers explore the south side of Frenchman Coulee and completely overlook the solitude of the north side. The spur trails lead you to various vantage points along the coulee rim. Each of those spurs…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Chewelah-Clayton

This route is an easy, family oriented excursion ride on county roads. It is a two-way paved and gravelled road system. Many small farms, forested areas, and open meadows will be seen.
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Total Miles
44.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Wild Horse Monument

This is a relatively easy trail that takes you beyond the Wild Horse Monument and into BLM land. Overall, this is a GREAT trail to learn the basics of off-roading in a fun and safe…
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Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Republic-Curlew

Portions of the route are on paved county roads, with the majority of the route on gravel roads. Two way traffic is common. Very easy ride.
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Total Miles
43.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Duffy Creek Overlook

The Duffy Creek route takes you across some of the most scenic BLM land in central Washington. Most of the route overlooks the stunning Waterville Plateau. The route eventually descends into Duffy Creek; however, that…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Saddle Mountain Northwest Trail

This is an out-and-back trail featuring a mix of dirt roads and fractured basalt gravel. In some areas, the road is narrow with no pullouts available. Below the cliffs, the Columbia River flows, while apple…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

ATV Trails Near Odessa, Washington

Seep Lake

This route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sand Dunes Site

This is a gravel road to the sand dunes site with some washboard, lots of dust, and dunes with overgrown vegetation. It's a very easy gravel road, with minor elevation, this portion can be done…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bird Reserve

This gravel road runs through a bird reserve. It is only accessible between August and October. The trail is gated, the road turns into a dirt road, and there are some narrower areas, but there…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

North Spur Road

This road is a mix of hard pack and sandy washes. This road is one of the spurs that lead into the north part of the Juniper Dunes Open OHV Riding area. The road is…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wilderness Road

This is a one-lane route that takes you to the gate for the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area. It is a tight, twisty, curvy, and sandy route that is a lot of fun if you have…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Juniper Dunes Road

This is a hard-packed, very worn-out road that is the main in and out of the Juniper Dunes OHV area. The road itself is mostly compacted desert hardpan with sandy washes mixed in. There are…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

UTV/Side-by-Side Near Odessa, Washington

Seep Lake

This route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Sand Dunes Site

This is a gravel road to the sand dunes site with some washboard, lots of dust, and dunes with overgrown vegetation. It's a very easy gravel road, with minor elevation, this portion can be done…
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Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Bird Reserve

This gravel road runs through a bird reserve. It is only accessible between August and October. The trail is gated, the road turns into a dirt road, and there are some narrower areas, but there…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

North Spur Road

This road is a mix of hard pack and sandy washes. This road is one of the spurs that lead into the north part of the Juniper Dunes Open OHV Riding area. The road is…
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Total Miles
1.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Wilderness Road

This is a one-lane route that takes you to the gate for the Juniper Dunes Wilderness Area. It is a tight, twisty, curvy, and sandy route that is a lot of fun if you have…
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Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Juniper Dunes Road

This is a hard-packed, very worn-out road that is the main in and out of the Juniper Dunes OHV area. The road itself is mostly compacted desert hardpan with sandy washes mixed in. There are…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa