Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Pacific, 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

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

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 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 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 3.2-mile out-and-back trail forks off of the Summit Lake trailhead road and gives access to both Coplay and East Lake. There is a campground with pit toilets at Coplay Lake. A portion of this trail takes you into the surrounding forest with dispersed camping spots. There is a small rock outcrop...
Learn more about Coplay & East Lake Trail

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

This is a primitive dead-end logging road. There are a few pull-offs for day camping and quite a few spectacular views of Mount Rainier. Where the road dead-ends, it is dug out, so could be accessible by vehicles that have clearance or by ATVs/dirt bikes. The Grass Mountain hiking trail also crosses...
Learn more about Slippery Creek Road

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

You will find FS70 outside Greenwater, heading east off of SR410. This road is paved for the first 10 miles. There are many camping spots along the way. When you reach the sno-park, the gravel will start. In the winter, the road stops here and is only accessible to snowmobiles. The gravel is easy, w...
Learn more about FS70 Greenwater to Cliffdell

This road takes you from Columbia Falls to the Canadian Border. This is a fun drive with lots of great stops, and two entrances to Glacier National Park. The most popular stop is Polebridge, MT, where you can try a huckleberry bear claw from the world famous Polebridge Mercantile. You can also enter...
Learn more about North Fork 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 area with some fun climbs and obstacles ranging from mild to wild, that are great for beginners to test out ...
Learn more about Garcia Road

Short and easy out and back track that leads to an epic open area campsite that would fit 2-3 vehicles. Enjoy stellar views of Mt. Rainier with the benefit of good windbreak trees surrounding the site. There is a well-used stone fire ring if you manage to visit when there is not a burn ban.
Learn more about National Forest Development Road 310

Take some time to get away from the city and escape to the hills with this quick, rocky run. Stop for a picnic at Mine Creek or take a shooting break in one of the large pullouts off the road. This road will be covered in snow during early spring and late fall, but is a great place to explore the wo...
Learn more about Mine Creek Rd

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

NOTE: Tahuya ORV Park Trails are two-way trails and have several blind corners. Keep your eyes up! There are also several single-track trails that spur off the edge to keep an eye out for crossing traffic. This section of the trail starts on Sandhills Road and ends on Sandhills Road. This is the Eas...
Learn more about Overland Trail East

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

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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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 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