Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Rainier, Washington

This short trail starts off as a gravel road but quickly becomes a two-track road through dense forest. The trail has a couple of mud holes, and is very narrow with overgrown vegetation and tight…
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This trail is a gravel forest road that climbs and winds through the National Forest and pieces of Timber Company land. The trail is relatively smooth, but a large portion of it is steep and…
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Scale Shack (Forest Road 71) is a highly accessible, well-maintained dirt and gravel route that provides maximum scenic payoff with minimal technical stress. The road is wide enough to comfortably pass oncoming traffic for the…
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Bremer Mountain is a scenic, point-to-point route connecting Scale Shack on the west to River Road on the east. The western half begins as an easy, well-maintained dirt road featuring occasional mountain views, though visitors…
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Winston Road trail is a gravel-based forest road through the National Forest. There is a significant elevation change from one end to the other as the trail is steep in some sections. There is overgrown…
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This is a great beginners' trail and still fun for novices. It follows a little bit of the creek and has a nice little spot to have a quick snack while sitting next to the…
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This short 1.1-mile trail leads through the National Forest to the edge of Timber Company land. The trail is narrow in the beginning, but then it widens and is relatively smooth. The trail ends with…
Learn more about North Fork Tilton Road - FS 7300

This is an easy trail if you stay on the main tracks--mostly gravel roads, with some asphalt mixed in. There are plenty of places to venture off the main track and find mud, tight technical…
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This beautiful forested road rides alongside the North Fork of Tilton River. Leading deeper into the forest. Gentle roads become rougher and more pitted the deeper you travel. Pull off on one of the many…
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The C-8000 Trail serves as a popular access route into and out of Capitol Forest from the east side and is well-suited for a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Open year-round, the trail can be…
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Branching off the C-Line at Mount Molly Campground, the D-4000 road is a very well-traveled hard dirt-packed road. There are only a few potholes along this route that can easily be avoided by driving around…
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This magnificent land bridge places this one-car wide lane delicately at the top of a very steep tall cliffside. The road is mostly clear of landslide debris but large rocks are not far off the…
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Beautiful lush forest interrupted by logging fields. Lots of wildlife scamper around as you drive this easy-going un-kept logging road. Large open skies, deer, elk, and weasels make this area a joy to explore. Spring…
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This road will take you to the Rock Candy Trailhead and will pass other parking on the way there. This is a Washington Department of Natural Resources road in a state forest that is open…
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The E-Line trail cuts east to west through Capitol State Forest. Starting off of Bordeaux Paved Road, the E-Line is a hard-pack dirt road through typical Pacific Northwest forest. This wooded road has plenty of…
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This trail is perfect for those seeking a bit more challenge than a smooth ride, with some rocky sections to keep things interesting. As you wind your way through the trail, you'll be treated to…
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This path is the furthest from the quarry fork. It leads to a beautiful land bridge overlooking both lakes. Dense forest trails are unmaintained causing the scraping of wider vehicles. The ground is sturdy and…
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This long beautiful forested trail opens up to gorgeous mountain views. Rough unkept roads make good suspension worthwhile as the rocky road seems to become quite unpredictable. Sudden drops and obvious recent landslides make this…
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Thick overgrowth takes you through Gifford's Forest at a decent. Deep overgrowth makes for poor camping, but the intersection for roads at the Sothern end of the trail makes for a great quick campground. Enjoy…
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This incredible trail is an adventure to a steep cliffside off-road climb. On it, you will find large boulders to drive around, medium-sized obstacles, and lots of nature. Enjoy all the deep the woods has…
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This long beautiful stretch is surrounded by a beautiful pasture that has consumed once logging land. Beautiful open skies and gently sloping hills are interrupted by a fairy tail-like tree cover housing a bridge that…
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This forest service road presents additional challenges during Washington's wet and snowy months, with muddy conditions, slick vegetation, and narrow ledges requiring careful navigation. The trail includes occasional ruts and rocks up to 12 inches…
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100% gravel and dirt, this trail connects the Rock Candy Mountain area to the Capitol State Forest "A Line" road. Mostly Forest Service and logging roads, the trails are fairly easy to use. There are…
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An easy out-and-back trail offering scenic views for any skill level, this path starts on FR74 and winds its way through aspen groves and moss-draped rainforest on an open and well-graded gravel road, before turning…
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Approximately 10 minutes from Highway 12 in the heart of Capitol State Forest lies hundreds of miles of dirt and gravel trails. This is a quick and simple run along connector D-3000 and you can…
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A gentle gravel trail leads off East Creek Overlook. This long winding path is gentle and there is always a place to avoid potholes. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This…
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Gentle gravel trail. This long path is gentle but narrows in quite a few places. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This road will take you deep into the Gifford Pinchot…
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On the outskirts of the town of Elbe just off of State Route 7, you'll find 7.1 miles of well-maintained gravel with peekaboo scenic overlooks of the valley below. Parts of the trail have a…
Learn more about DNR Road 5 - Elbe OHV Access

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…
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Deep in the middle of the 110,000-acre Capitol State Forest lies the C-Line Road, or the "C-Line Connector." Running east to west, this 6-mile trail section contains dozens of offshoots to other smaller trails leading…
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