Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Riverside, Washington
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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… Learn more about Swan Lake 2
Total Miles
28.9
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… Learn more about Swan Lake 1
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Hungry Mountain
The Hungry Mountain Trail begins 1 mile west of the Methow River, where Gold Creek Road meets Forest Service Road 4330/South Fork Gold Creek. The easy-going route is made up of gravel, crushed granite, and… Learn more about Hungry Mountain
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
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… Learn more about Rattlesnake
Total Miles
17
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. Learn more about Sheep Mtn
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
North Fork Gold Creek
The North Fork Gold Creek trail begins 7.25 miles from Hwy 153 at the junction with Buttermilk-Libby Road. This easy route is made up of gravel and crushed granite and travels almost entirely through the… Learn more about North Fork Gold Creek
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
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. Learn more about Republic-Curlew
Total Miles
43.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Franson Peak
Some pave roads getting to the forest roads out of Republic. Gravel roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Easy to navigate. Dusty conditions during the dry periods. The road to the lookout has… Learn more about Franson Peak
Total Miles
37.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
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… Learn more about Quartz Mountain
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Vulcan Mtn
This is an easy, family oriented ride. Paved and gravel roads. Road climbs up into the Vulcan Mtn region, with mostly forested roads. Expect to encounter dusty conditions in the summer and fall, or muddy… Learn more about Vulcan Mtn
Total Miles
27.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Hart's Pass Road 54
This trail is well maintained, but is a single lane with a few sections of cliff drop-offs that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. You'll find plenty of pullouts… Learn more about Hart's Pass Road 54
Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Not The 1st of July
This is a fun road over the mountain from Beaverdell, BC, to the Christian Valley and Kettle River. Lots of epic views and really cool in the fall with all the changing leaves. The road… Learn more about Not The 1st of July
Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles as well as 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately,… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
Total Miles
49.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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… Learn more about Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Big Hill is one of the best campsites in Washington. 360 degree views cover both the Chelan Mountains and Lake Chelan with some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets you'll ever experience. The cabin… Learn more about West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Christian Valley
Fun FSR road that follows along the Kettle River. The valley is beautiful, with changing leaves in the fall. Busy during the summer and again in the fall due to the hunting season. Lots of… Learn more about Christian Valley
Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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… Learn more about Duffy Creek Overlook
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Hart's Pass Road 54007
This trail leads from Hart's Pass to Barron in the valley. Barron is now privately owned and is blocked with a gate now. The town used to be open to tourists to explore and take… Learn more about Hart's Pass Road 54007
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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. Learn more about Donaldson Draw
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Jackknife Mtn
Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Road up to the Jackknife Lookout area may be rutted, rocky, with occasional steep pitches to negotiate. Learn more about Jackknife Mtn
Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Sheep Creek
Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches. Learn more about Sheep Creek
Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Orient-First Thought
This is primarily a county road excursion ride. The First Though Mountain road takes you to the top of the mountain with some excellent views of the mountains and valley areas surrounding the mountain. The… Learn more about Orient-First Thought
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
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… Learn more about Daisy
Total Miles
40.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Kelly Hill Loop
This road route features both paved and gravel roads with many connector roads for vehicles with off-road tags, both county and Forest Service roads. Starting in Orient, WA, off Highway 395 near the Canadian border,… Learn more about Kelly Hill Loop
Total Miles
46.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Rendell to Kettle Centre Pt1
Basic FSR road with great views of the valley along the way. Be sure to call out your KM's as this road is heavily used by logging trucks and they are moving fast. Lots of… Learn more about Rendell to Kettle Centre Pt1
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp
James Lake FSR
From Highway 33 you head north on Goudie Road. It is paved for the first 2-3 km and then there is a nice pullout area that you can stop and air down before hitting the… Learn more about James Lake FSR
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bear Lake Road to Esperson Lake
Bear Lake is a mainline that has numerous routes where people can get out and explore. Just off the mainline, there is a Recreational trail system called Bear Lake OHV which you need to pay… Learn more about Bear Lake Road to Esperson Lake
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Rigley Lake
Rigley Lake offers miles of state DNR lands for riding. This route features a visit to Rigley Lake, then to the NW corner of the DNR lands for a viewpoint overlooking Lake Roosevelt National Recreation… Learn more about Rigley Lake
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Philpot FSR - Ideal Lake to Highway 33
Philpot FSR is another very rough trail mostly due to the washboard so air down your tires to help provide a more comfortable ride for you and your passengers. It will also ease some of… Learn more about Philpot FSR - Ideal Lake to Highway 33
Total Miles
8.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Whiskey Dick Scenic Overlook Trail
This is an extremely rough rocky dirt road. The road goes by several different reservoirs and dams. It has very scenic views from on top of a ridge line looking down at the Columbia River… Learn more about Whiskey Dick Scenic Overlook Trail
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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