Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Snoqualmie Pass, Washington

From Interstate 90, take exit 54 near Hyak on the south side of the interstate. Drive through the ski and residential area towards the water treatment plant and ponds. This gate may be seasonally closed.…
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Roaring ridge lookout is an in-and-out trail leading to a scenic lookout with a nearly 360deg-view of the surrounding area. Half way up the trail, you get a panoramic view of Lost Lake. This is…
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This is a long rolling fully gravel Forest Service Road with great viewpoints. Pull out and side quest to springs and dispersed camping along the route. The trail is clear of down trees and has…
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Yakima Pass runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. It is a gravel road with a considerable amount of potholes, both big and small, so be aware that you will get tossed around. There is a…
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This road runs parallel to I-90 and can be entered from the East or West. You can hop back onto the interstate at either end making it a great side detour. While any 2 wheel…
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Turn off Tinkham Road NF-55 onto Hansen Creek NF5510 and drive ~ 3.5 miles to the Hansen Creek Loop trail head near the rock quarry. The road is gravel. Winter and Spring snow may make…
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Forest Service Road 4934 offers an accessible and scenic off-road experience through the heart of central Washington's forested uplands. This well-groomed gravel road is ideal for driving enthusiasts looking to enjoy smooth lines and long,…
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Easy trails right off Interstate 90! These trails cut through thick, beautiful forests and end at epic trailheads that take you into the SW corner of the Alpine Lake Wilderness Area. The trail is potholed…
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This road follows the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River up to the trailhead for Goldmyer hot springs (reservations are required and can be made online), Dingford Creek, and many more. The first half of…
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Box Canyon Road, Forest Service Road 4930 in Washington, is a rugged mountain drive that offers both challenge and reward for off-road explorers. The road surface varies between hard-packed dirt and stretches of loose rock,…
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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. The route is mostly gravel and…
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This is an alternate route from Stampede Pass Road on the other side of the valley. The route comprises Lizard Lake, Borup, and Longworth Creek Forest Service roads. It is a single-lane gravel road in…
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As you start on Cabin Creek Road, from the Stampede Pass side, you'll begin to ascend about 900 feet over 4.5 miles that will lead you along some beautiful views looking east over the mountains…
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You'll find this trail right off I-90 via the Cabin Creek Road exit. The entire trail is a single lane gravel and dirt road, with places to pull over every now and then. Should be…
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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…
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This is an easy road that winds its way up the mountain past a waterfall and streams to find an incredible view of Lake Kachess and French Cabin Creek Basin. The road is covered in…
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Forest Service Road 4828 is a fun and approachable off-road trail that delivers both scenic beauty and technical driving in the heart of central Washington. The main road is a well-maintained gravel surface, generally hard-packed…
Learn more about Kachess Lake Labyrinth - FS4828

This is a beautiful trail around the east side of Lake Kachess. Wrapped in tree cover, this road provides access to a number of additional trails and campsites, as well as views of the lake.…
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This trail route is full of loose gravel, rocks, and dirt. The trail features a pretty steady incline with a few rutted areas and a couple of areas of well-sized loose rocks. At the time…
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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…
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The Tacoma Pass Connector route connects the Stampede Pass Route, with the Cabin Creek Route. It's a densely wooded section of the Tacoma Pass FS5200. There are no spectacular views, but there are spots along…
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Knox Creek Road Number 4308 runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is a natural surface road, that is tight, overgrown, and one lane with no turnouts. The road becomes steep at the end, one…
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French Cabin Creek runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. It is a gravel road with washboard sections and steep gradual inclines. There is an abundant amount of camping. Right after the bridge, you will find…
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Following Cabin Creek Road, this trail is mostly easy and one of the ways to get across Stampede Pass. At about 2 miles in, the road and bridge that crossed Cabin Creek are washed out,…
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Crossing the bridge at the end of North Fork Road opens up several trails and riverside camping spots for the more adventurous. The first right leads to fire road T57, which follows the river on…
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This trail climbs 2000 plus feet from the East end of the Naches Pass trail to the high point on Stampede Trail. It winds through the woods on the South end and along both sides…
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Conditions along this trail are highly variable, with some sections being narrow, single lane, mildly rutted with a bit of encroaching overgrowth, while other sections further up are 2+ vehicles wide with well-maintained gravel. That…
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Foss River Road begins as a two-lane, well-maintained gravel forest service road. Prior to the turnoff to the West Fork Foss Lakes trail head (approximately 3.6 miles in), this road is quite busy. Even on…
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A Northwest Forest Pass is required. Tonga Ridge is heavily rutted but offers stunning beauty in both spring/summer and winter, with many smaller waterfalls to the right. There isn't anything too technical on this route…
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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…
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