Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Uniontown, Washington

Rimrock Road is a point-to-point gravel road that skirts along the top of the Snake River Canyon. The trail is lined with private farmland on either side, so please be respectful when passing through. The road is well-maintained and two lanes wide for its entire length. Watch out for farm equipment ...
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Steptoe Canyon Road is a point-to-point gravel road that climbs from the banks of the Snake River up to the Palouse plateau. The road is lined with private property on both sides, so please be respectful when on this trail. There are lots of blind corners as well, so be sure to stay to the right. Th...
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This is a county road only open from June 1-November 7 to motorized traffic, with gates closed during winter. This route is from gate to gate over Moscow Mountain through the woods. There is parking just past the Moscow side gate. The road is nice but narrow in parts--lots of mountain biking, hiking...
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This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up of large 2" gravel rock. This trail is relatively wide for a good portion before turning to a narrow two-track ...
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The trail consists of hard-packed dirt and gravel with no obstacles. It winds up Stevens Ridge through a forest of firs, pine trees, and wildflowers covering the hillside in early summer. You can spot wildlife in the area, such as deer, elk, and yellow-bellied marmots. It offers great views of the c...
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The trail takes you into a high alpine terrain, where you can look out over the valleys and meadows of the Umatilla National Forest. Wildlife is abundant, and there's a good chance of seeing deer or elk while driving on this trail. Wildflowers were blooming in early summer, and the sounds and smells...
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Pomeroy Grouse Trail is a well-maintained forest service road. It is approximately two cars wide and is relatively free of obstacles. If you have time along this trail, make sure to check out the varying natural springs not far off the trail. A few names include Schneckloth Spring, stents spring, an...
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Wenatchee Big Butte is a 7-mile connection trail on the route to the Big Butte fire lookout. This is a well-groomed trail made mostly of compact dirt with the occasional loose gravel. This is approximately one vehicle wide. There are multiple pull-out and small offshoots, some of which were blocked ...
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This is a 1-mile trail up to a big butte fire lookout. If you are driving a dirt bike/SxS, you are able to drive continually up to the lookout. If you are in an SUV or full-sized vehicle, it is advised you park at the fence line and walk the remaining way.
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Gold Hill (FS 770) is a 5.6-mile, point-to-point trail that takes drivers from US Highway 95 up into the Gold Hill trail network. Gold Hill starts in rolling wheat fields and ends up in the hills at an intersection with Big Creek (FS 370). Coming from the west side, Gold Hill is a slow but steady cl...
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The trail is a hard-packed gravel and dirt road, wide enough for 1.5 vehicles with spots to pull over. We didn't see any other vehicles on this trail. The elevation at the top is 5,000 feet, and the views of the Blue Mountains, rolling hills, bunch grass, pine, and fir trees are wonderful. Sunsets a...
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This trail is just over 5 miles one way on an old logging road. One spot is a steeper narrow area. It's an overall easy ride with many additional trails off it. Gates on both sides are 50 inches wide or less. You'll travel on Forest Service 4707 East Fork Big Bear Creek. Expect water puddles if ridi...
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This easy-going trail winds through the thick forest, there are no obstacles on this trail. Many offshoot trails can be accessed without having to backtrack. There were no riders on the trail, but it was very dusty. A bandana to keep down dust is recommended.
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Brush Creek is a 2.7-mile out-and-back gravel road following a creek of the same name. The route terminates at a gate with a 50-inch width restriction located just past a three-way intersection. The final section of the trail transitions from gravel to dirt, which becomes slick, soft mud in wet cond...
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The trail winds through the Umatilla National Forest and includes a water feature known as Beer Bowl. If the water level is low enough, you can drive up to the top of the hill. There are wooden benches and a flat area where you can set up chairs to enjoy the view.
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This is an easy ride off the Brush Creek main road, around a gate that is 50 inches wide, maximum. The road past the gate is a logging road that winds through clear cuts. The road has runoff ridges along the way. This trail takes the lower road around Cherry Butte and dead-ends 5.6 miles up and back...
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Start at the end of Brush Creek Road around the gate and take it to the end of the road. Part of the route goes up and over the hill to the end of the road and the other part takes a lower road to end at private property. It's an easy 7.4-mile ride up and back on old logging roads with runoff ridges...
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Starting right at the trailhead, this is the main trail in the Ruby Creek/Mt. Margaret trail system. It is a relatively easy, two-track trail with some ruts, potholes, and washes but overall is a very easy trail to build loops from and access the other trails in the area. There are several signs alo...
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Flat Creek Trail takes you from the Ruby Creek Trailhead to Mica Mountain. This trail has a variety of surfaces, trail widths, and overall conditions throughout and presents an enjoyable trip for riders of various skill levels. There are a few steep climbs, washed-out ruts, water bars, and kelly hum...
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Jerome Creek (FS 788) is a 10.4-mile, well-maintained gravel road loop that starts near Idaho Route 6 and climbs up the southeast side of Gold Hill before turning back down and reconnecting with itself. For the first 3 miles, Jerome Creek crosses several parcels of private property;fortunately, thes...
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This is a county road only open from June 1-November 7 to motorized traffic, with gates closed during winter. This route is from gate to gate over Moscow Mountain through the woods. There is parking just past the Moscow side gate. The road is nice but narrow in parts--lots of mountain biking, hiking...
Learn more about Moscow Mtn Road

This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up of large 2" gravel rock. This trail is relatively wide for a good portion before turning to a narrow two-track ...
Learn more about Moscow Mountain Lookout

The trail consists of hard-packed dirt and gravel with no obstacles. It winds up Stevens Ridge through a forest of firs, pine trees, and wildflowers covering the hillside in early summer. You can spot wildlife in the area, such as deer, elk, and yellow-bellied marmots. It offers great views of the c...
Learn more about Stevens Ridge

The trail takes you into a high alpine terrain, where you can look out over the valleys and meadows of the Umatilla National Forest. Wildlife is abundant, and there's a good chance of seeing deer or elk while driving on this trail. Wildflowers were blooming in early summer, and the sounds and smells...
Learn more about Pataha Cable Road

This is a county road only open from June 1-November 7 to motorized traffic, with gates closed during winter. This route is from gate to gate over Moscow Mountain through the woods. There is parking just past the Moscow side gate. The road is nice but narrow in parts--lots of mountain biking, hiking...
Learn more about Moscow Mtn Road

This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up of large 2" gravel rock. This trail is relatively wide for a good portion before turning to a narrow two-track ...
Learn more about Moscow Mountain Lookout

The trail consists of hard-packed dirt and gravel with no obstacles. It winds up Stevens Ridge through a forest of firs, pine trees, and wildflowers covering the hillside in early summer. You can spot wildlife in the area, such as deer, elk, and yellow-bellied marmots. It offers great views of the c...
Learn more about Stevens Ridge

The trail takes you into a high alpine terrain, where you can look out over the valleys and meadows of the Umatilla National Forest. Wildlife is abundant, and there's a good chance of seeing deer or elk while driving on this trail. Wildflowers were blooming in early summer, and the sounds and smells...
Learn more about Pataha Cable Road