Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Waterville, Washington

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…
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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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The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure, dual-sport motorcycles, and 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately, the tail end…
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NF 8410 is also the northern half of section 4 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR). The road winds through mountains and ridgelines in typical eastern Washington forests and meadows. This road has sections…
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This length of the trail was primarily dirt and gravel, however, there were multiple sections of slushy snow remaining on the main trails. Directly on the main train was a snow block that was deemed…
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This 8.7-mile point-to-point trail takes you from Peshastin up into the Entiat Mountains and connects to the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route. This trail is a maintained Forest Service road and easily passable up to Eagle…
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This is a short connector road between Eagle Creek Road and East Van Creek Road. This road is less well-traveled than either of the roads it connects to, and thus has a lot more overgrowth.…
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This 5.1-mile point-to-point trail begins at the end of the pavement on Eagle Creek Road and connects to Derby Canyon Road. This is a fun trail to drive with all the switchbacks as you climb…
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This road begins as a well-maintained 1.5-lane gravel road in a coniferous forest. After the junction with 7502, the road narrows a bit and begins to climb. The trees thin out, and the views open…
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The trail showcases rocky slopes, rolling ridges, and canyons, predominantly covered by shrub-steppe habitat. It features hard-packed dirt strewn with sharp basalt rocks. The terrain transitions from high desert landscapes to alpine forest. Numerous viewpoints…
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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…
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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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The Blag Mountain Trail is a gem that caters to both seasoned adventurers and novice explorers seeking a thrilling yet accessible off-roading experience. What sets this trail apart is its versatility, accommodating 2WD vehicles without…
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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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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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This is a very well-maintained, two-lane forest service road, particularly the first 4 miles or so. The road remains pretty flat with a gradual climb until about the last mile, where it starts to climb…
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This 15-mile point-to-point trail takes you up into the Entiat Mountains. This single-vehicle-width trail gives you great views of Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River Valley. You can stop at the old Sugarloaf Peak Lookout…
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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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This 8.2-mile point-to-point trail takes you from the Chumstick Highway up into the Entiat Mountain range. This trail is easy with only mud holes and ruts less than 12" in depth. There is a section…
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Starting from the top of this road, it departs Van Creek Road in dense conifer forest and descends a 1.5 lane dirt road with deep rutting, "whoops", and a few small rock obstacles under 12".…
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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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Deeply rutted, winding, single vehicle width with turnouts. This road winds through some beautiful eastern Washington forests, up at least 2 canyons, and then climbs along a shelf road to a ridgeline. The views are…
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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…
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This is a spur trail of the WABDR that's well worth the stop. You can drive up most of the way to the lookout tower and park. You will need to walk the rest of…
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This 1.5 - 2 lane dirt road starts off in dense forest but rapidly leaves this for old clear cuts and burn scars. The road has some shallow runoff ruts as it climbs gradually into…
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The trail can accommodate 1 to 2 vehicles, depending on the location, and there are many pull-off areas available if needed. Flat tires are a known hazard here due to the sharp basalt rock. The…
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Gradually, the landscape transitions from high desert to alpine forest as you look down into the Wenatchee Valley. The ridge trail offers breathtaking mountain views that stretch as far as the eye can see, but…
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Moon Canyon Road takes you from the junction with the very well-maintained FS7800, through Moon Canyon, then up to and along a ridgeline with spectacular views, and access to several other roads. This road is…
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The trail to Naneum Tower offers beautiful scenery throughout the journey. The views in every direction are stunning. At an elevation of 6,600 feet, temperatures are chilly, and it will be very windy. Be prepared…
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This trail winds through the Naneum Ridge State Forest and has a difficulty rating of 1. There are no significant obstacles, aside from the occasional cow that may want to stand in the middle of…
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