Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Outlook, Washington

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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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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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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Double Track is a very easy trail with views of the Tri-Cities, Washington. There are some small hill climbs along the way. This is a good trail for beginners. During the winter, you will encounter…
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This trail is mostly dirt with some rock garden sections and minor wash/ruts. The trail steadily climbs to the top of a ridge with a 14 percent pitch at one point, but once you make…
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This trail is on Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife-owned land, and a Discover Pass is required to travel in the area. This is a dirt trail that is extremely dusty when dry and a…
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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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The Colockum Wildlife Area west of Vantage, WA, offers a great introductory off-road experience with wide, well-traveled dirt and gravel roads that are generally smooth but can include some washboarding and loose sections depending on…
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The Colockum Wildlife Area west of Vantage, WA, offers an excellent introduction to off-road driving, especially along the western approach. This trail features a mix of well-maintained dirt roads with some loose rock and mild…
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This easy gravel road takes you through the Puget Sound Energy Wild Horse Wind Farm. A typical passenger car can handle this section with ease. Starting at the closed gate (season dependent), on the keypad,…
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The south trail through the Colockum Wildlife Area, just west of Vantage, WA, is a great introduction to off-road driving with rewarding views throughout. The route is mostly dirt and gravel, with sections of loose…
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Jackknife Ridge Road takes you from the Columbia River at Whiskey Dick Creek, up and over Jackknife Ridge. This recorded route ends at Skookumchuck Creek, which may or may not be passible depending on the…
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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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The North Cross Trail in the Colockum Wildlife Area offers an approachable and scenic introduction to off-road driving just west of Vantage, WA. The route connects West Road to Bitterroot Road, following a mix of…
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Bitterroot Road in the Colockum Wildlife Area delivers a true off-road experience with a mix of loose rock, rutted dirt, and steep, off-camber sections next to Chinamans Hat demand careful tire placement and confidence behind…
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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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Bohinckleman Road is a 3-mile point-to-point trail connecting Skookumchuck Crossover Road (identified as Homestead Trail on OnX) to the Wildhorse Wind Farm. A non-hunting recreational permit, available at www.pse.com/wildhorse, is required for wind farm access.…
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This trail begins off the pavement of North Wenas Road, where you'll find signage, a map, and posted rules. It climbs steadily into the hills, passing through a gate that must be closed behind you.…
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Although this trail is a fairly short drive from Ellensburg, you will soon feel like you've been transported to the old west. Once you leave the paved Umtanum Road and get onto Durr Road you…
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Road 19 connects Jackknife Ridge Road to Quilomene Ridge Road. It is a descent into a valley with an ascent on the opposite side. There could be water to cross at the lowest point depending…
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Box Canyon Road is a 2.4-mile out-and-back trail branching off Quilomene Ridge Road and leading to an overlook with views of Box Canyon to the north and the Columbia River Gorge on clear days. The…
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Parke Creek Road is a 5.3-mile point-to-point trail beginning in the Kittitas Valley and ascending to an intersection with Beacon Ridge Road just beyond a gate. A Washington State Discover Pass is required for access.…
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Hunt Creek Road is a 2.5-mile out-and-back trail beginning at an intersection with Quilomene Ridge Road and descending into a small valley, terminating at Hunt Creek. The trail features rutted sections near the beginning, followed…
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This route is a continuation of Quiomene Ridge Road. The trail combines dirt, loose rocks with scattered mud puddles. All the mud puddles we traversed were up to one foot deep. The trail is much…
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Turning off Quilomene Ridge Road onto Little Brushy Road, the trail descends immediately. It is single-vehicle-wide with some challenging ruts and no good turnaround for the 2.5 miles to the grass meadow. There's one good…
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This trail consists of hard-packed dirt and sharp basalt rocks that can easily puncture a tire. It includes steep climbs and descents. It is advisable to carry a spare tire and a tire patch kit.…
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McDonald's Crossing is a Historical section where wagon trains from the Oregon Trail crossed the John Day River from 1843 - 1863. In 1858, a Ferry was established here, and in 1866, a Bridge was…
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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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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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Little Caribou Road is a 3.3-mile out-and-back trail branching off Colockum Road and terminating at a junction with a closed road. The trail features sections of significant road damage due to runoff; what was once…
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