Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Tacoma, Washington

NOTE: Tahuya ORV Park Trails are two-way trails and have several blind corners. Keep your eyes up! There are also several single-track trails that spur off the edge to keep an eye out for crossing…
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NOTE: Tahuya ORV Park Trails are two-way trails and have several blind corners. Keep your eyes up! This is the Southern section of The Overland Trail, and it "Starts" mid-trail at the "Mission Creek Junction"…
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This is a forest road leading from Wilkeson up into the mountains. The trail starts off nice and wide (approx 3 car widths) and continues up varying paths that wiggle down to a single lane.…
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This is the northern section of The Overland Trail. You can expect standing water throughout the fall, winter, and spring, with several deep puddles as deep as 12 inches in some areas during the wet…
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This section of mission creek has some steep exposure that is clearly marked with caution signs. Keep in mind, Tahuya ORV park is 48" max width. The trail follows the river and weaves between the…
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1.9 Mile is a primitive dirt bike trail weaving through dense pine trees and tight brush, with sharp turns and blind corners. It features small loose rocks and a few roots scattered across the path,…
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Salmon is a 1.3-mile easy ATV trail that begins as a wide two-track curving tightly through the forest with banked corners, small rocks, pea gravel, and occasional whoops. After the first quarter mile, the trail…
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This is an easy warm-up trail, accessible from 2 trail heads off the Sand Hill Pit staging area. Perfect area to get new riders to get familiar with what you will find around Tahuya. There…
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Northwest Passage is a 2.4-mile dirt bike route that offers a fast and flowy ride through a logging area with open views and tall ferns. The trail features tight, quick curves and brake bumps, with…
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This one-mile ATV trail segment connects two portions of the Mission Creek trail and provides an easy ride with a few moderate features. The trail surface includes small loose polished river rock, scattered roots, brake…
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This is a scenic 2-mile segment of Mission Creek Trail featuring a mix of open logged hillsides and forested terrain. The trail is a wide, easy two-track lined with purple foxgloves, offering fast and flowy…
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This road is a main gravel road used to connect several spurs and side single tracks. It is a gravel road with loose rock. Goat ranch road is a two-way road, so it has very…
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This 1.6-mile easy ATV trail connects the Elfendahl Staging Area to the start of Mission Creek Trail. It begins as a wide path through a logged area with uneven terrain, occasional whoops, gravel, and small…
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Flowy double track that is good for all skill levels. The trail is only wide enough for ATVs and dirt bikes. Can be ridden as fast or as slow as comfortable. Roots and softball-sized rocks…
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This is a well-maintained new branch of 7720000 that was opened in Spring of 2024. Every fork off this road is valid. These forks are much narrower and might require high-clearance 4x4 in some cases.…
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The forks off of NF 7720000 are much narrower and might require high-clearance 4x4 in some cases. There are a few spots open for day camping, but nothing worth staying overnight. This particular spur leads…
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This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail begins as the pavement ends and continues to Evans Creek Campground and Trailhead. This is a well-maintained service road that is 2 vehicles wide. When open, the trail continues to Mowich…
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This is a short 0.7-mile trail through a logged area with a widened and cleared path that remains easy overall. The route includes twisting turns, loose round river rock, embedded rock, roots, and banked corners.…
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Nucleus Trail is a 1.3-mile dirt bike trail that winds through forested terrain featuring small loose rocks, embedded roots, and quick curves. Riders will encounter polished river rocks and a brief section that coincides with…
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This is a short, quarter-mile ATV route featuring a fast and wide path with small loose rocks and occasional whoops. It travels through forested terrain and serves as a straightforward connection to the staging area…
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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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This short 0.6 mile point-to-point trail is part of the Tahuya State Forest ORV trail system. This trail takes you to an open 4X4 play area with a good sized rock garden and other obstacles…
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This 1.1-mile point-to-point trail is part of the Tahyua State Forest off-road vehicle trail system. This trail takes you through the middle of the north off-road area and gives access to several other trails, including…
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This is a 0.7-mile segment of the Tahuya River ATV Trail, characterized by a wide and super curvy path. Riders will encounter roots, small loose rocks, and should watch for stumps along the sides. The…
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Sims Trail is a short, 0.6-mile ATV route featuring a wide path with whoops, small loose rocks, embedded flat rocks, and small roots. The trail is very curvy with banked and blind corners, requiring attentive…
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This trail is a tight single track but flowy. In the rainy months, puddles can become deep. Some roots and rocks and blind corners. There is minimal elevation gain or loss. This trail splits 2…
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Paul's Grade Trail features small embedded rocks, roots, and tight, twisty turns through a scenic, mossy forest elevated above a swampy pond. Riders should watch for downed trees, sticks, and logs along the mostly gradual…
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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…
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Very flowy, fast single track with constant switchbacks through thick brush and trees. Steeper sections, loose rocks, and roots will keep you on your toes if moving quickly. Downed trees that have been cut make…
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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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