Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Packwood, Washington
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Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
This route covers all of section 1 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR), from Carson to Packwood. Weather and route conditions can vary significantly from one area to the next, especially in early spring… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
Total Miles
124.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Butter Creek
Butter Creek road is a natural and gravel mixed-surface road, that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. Be mindful that this road does have a lot of potholes, both large and small. There is access… Learn more about Butter Creek
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cougar
Cougar is a natural surface road that has potholes, some of them being harsh and large, it runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are a couple of small camp spots and a few roads… Learn more about Cougar
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cougar Spur
Cougar Spur road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Fores. It is a short and easy natural surface road. However, it is overgrown, and you will get pinstripes, but there are two camp spots on… Learn more about Cougar Spur
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dixon Mountain
Dixon Mountain is a natural and gravel mixed surface road. The road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are a couple of camping spots. The end of the road is a washed-out road, that… Learn more about Dixon Mountain
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Berry Creek
Berry Creek road is an easy gravel road with a few potholes to keep in mind with your speed. If you want to get a really good view of Mountain Rainer then this is a… Learn more about Berry Creek
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Divide
The divide is a gravel and natural surface road that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. It offers a couple of smaller camp spots most of them are right off the road, and one of… Learn more about Divide
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Catt Creek
Catt Creek is a gravel and natural surface road, that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are sections that have steep gradual inclines and sharp turns. A couple of sections on this road have… Learn more about Catt Creek
Total Miles
15.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lone Tree Mountain
Within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, this route begins at Forest Road 23, climbing 2600'. This route is a beautiful drive with lush forests along the climb, somewhat overgrown, especially late fall, ending at a… Learn more about Lone Tree Mountain
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Layser Cave Sky Climb
Within the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, this route begins at Forest Road 23, climbing 1500', where it dead ends at an amazing viewpoint. At the 1.5 mile mark, the route opens up to a parking… Learn more about Layser Cave Sky Climb
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Cispus Valley
Cispus Valley is a gravel road mixed with loose dirt, it runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are a lot of potholes on this road, some are small and others are very big and… Learn more about Cispus Valley
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pinto
Pinto road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and it is a gravel surface road, with a couple of potholes. The road is very easy and enjoyable, you will enjoy sections of rock faces,… Learn more about Pinto
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Ames Creek
Ames Creek road is an easy gravel road that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. There are a couple of potholes both big and small, some sneak up on you if you're going fast.… Learn more about Ames Creek
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Homestead
Homestead is an easy gravel road that is not winter-maintained, it runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. There are some really nasty potholes that sneak up on you, so slow down for them or… Learn more about Homestead
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Judd Peak
Judd Peak is a gravel and natural surface mixed road that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The road has sections that are very overgrown, so if you do not want to get pinstripes… Learn more about Judd Peak
Total Miles
3.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Schooley Creek
Schooley Creek road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It is an easy gravel road, but there are parts of it that have smooth dirt that can get very dusty during the dry seasons,… Learn more about Schooley Creek
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Yellow Jacket Creek
Yellow Jacket Creek is a combination of paved, dirt, and gravel roads. While there were some bumps and a couple of potholes, I would consider this very mild terrain. As we climbed up the mountain,… Learn more about Yellow Jacket Creek
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Brapp Lane
This sneaky hidden trail is hidden behind a huge rock wall. Parking spots in front provide a safe spot for trailers to wait while adventurers push farther into the woods. Halfway down the trail, a… Learn more about Brapp Lane
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Indian Creek
Indian Creek is a natural and gravel surface mixed road that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. It is an easy road, with only a few potholes. There are multiple downed trees on this road… Learn more about Indian Creek
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lonesome Lake FS75
Start this trail by turning onto Crystal River Ranch Road in Greenwater, WA. This is an easy-to-travel, gravel logging road that takes you up to Lonesome Lake. The trip is about an hour one way… Learn more about Lonesome Lake FS75
Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Big Creek
The eastern end of Big Creek Trail is extremely overgrown with many tree branches in the trail. It will definitely leave pinstripes along an SUV or High-Clearance 4x4. It is a one-way road, with room… Learn more about Big Creek
Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pinegrass
Pinegrass runs through Wenatchee National Forest, it is an easy gravel road, that has a couple of camping spots and some pretty views. The road has a couple of small potholes, but nothing hard. One… Learn more about Pinegrass
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bear Creek Mountain
Bear Creek Mountain is an easy gravel surface road, with just a couple of small potholes to be mindful of, after a heavy storm, you may find trees in the road. The road runs through… Learn more about Bear Creek Mountain
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Last Regrets Lane
This is the gentlest trail you will find at Elbe ORV Park. Long and flat it's a great access point for tow trucks. Elbe park is a destroyer of rigs. You will find lots of… Learn more about Last Regrets Lane
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
National Forest Development Road 310
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… Learn more about National Forest Development Road 310
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Pine Tree
Pine Tree road number 1241 runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is an easy gravel surface road. At one spot on the road the trees open up and you can see rimrock lake. Thick… Learn more about Pine Tree
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Eastside
Eastside is an easy gravel road mixed with dirt, there are a few potholes both small and big, and some of them really sneak up on you. The road runs through Gifford Pinchot National. After… Learn more about Eastside
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Short and Dirty
Short and Dirty Road is an easy gravel surface road, that is located in the Wenatchee National Forest. As you drive on a clear day every once in a while you'll get a peak of… Learn more about Short and Dirty
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
FS70 Greenwater to Cliffdell
You will find FS70 just outside of 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,… Learn more about FS70 Greenwater to Cliffdell
Total Miles
34.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Stampede Pass - Crystal Springs to Greenwater
Crossing the Snoqualmie National Forest and private Weyerhaeuser land from I-90 to WA-410 is an easy and fun adventure. This route is closed in the winter due to snow. Following a series of Forest Service… Learn more about Stampede Pass - Crystal Springs to Greenwater
Total Miles
29.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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