Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Royal City, Washington

This gravel road runs through a bird reserve. It is only accessible between August and October. The trail is gated, the road turns into a dirt road, and there are some narrower areas, but there…
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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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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 a gravel road to the sand dunes site with some washboard, lots of dust, and dunes with overgrown vegetation. It's a very easy gravel road, with minor elevation, this portion can be done…
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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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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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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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This scenic off-road trail through Columbia National Wildlife Refuge offers a mix of packed dirt, loose gravel, and some mildly rutted sections, making it a great route for almost any type of vehicle. While not…
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Exploring the Seep Lakes Unit of the Columbia Basin Complex on the route to Heart Lake via Soap Lake Road is a unique off-road experience that blends scenic driving with rich geological and ecological history.…
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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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This route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven…
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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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The trail is designated as a green dot road and consists of compacted dirt mixed with sharp basalt rocks, which gives it a difficulty rating of 1. Located in a high desert area, this trail…
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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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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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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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The trail features rocky slopes along with rolling ridges and canyons, predominantly covered by shrub-steppe habitat. In the spring, there is an opportunity to see the Hedgehog cactus, which is the only pincushion-type cactus found…
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Road 14.14 is a 1.3-mile out-and-back trail that follows a ridgeline, ending at a road closed sign near Cape Horn. Offering stunning views of Brewton Gulch to the south and the Columbia River to the…
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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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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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Tarpiscan Road is an 8.2-mile out-and-back trail beginning at its intersection with Brewton Road. The route descends into a canyon before turning east and wrapping around another ridge to intersect with North Fork Road. Turning…
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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 sagebrush steppe, with its rocky outcroppings and hidden canyons, presents stunning floral displays in the spring that will leave you in awe. Entire hillsides bloom with the vibrant yellow flowers of the Arrowleaf Balsamroot,…
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Tarpiscan Road Spur is a 1.2-mile out-and-back trail branching off Tarpiscan Road and following the south fork of Tarpiscan Creek up a valley. Numerous dispersed campsites are available along the route. The trail is a…
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This trail consists of compacted dirt with sharp basalt rocks. There are a few hill climbs and descents. Dust during the summer months is a significant issue; try to maintain distance between vehicles for better…
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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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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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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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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…
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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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