Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Winthrop, Washington
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North Fork Gold Creek
The North Fork Gold Creek trail begins 7.25 miles from Hwy 153 at the junction with Buttermilk-Libby Road. This easy route is made up of gravel and crushed granite and travels almost entirely through the… Learn more about North Fork Gold Creek
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Hungry Mountain
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… Learn more about Hungry Mountain
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hart's Pass Road 54
This trail is well maintained, but is a single lane with a few sections of cliff drop-offs that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. You'll find plenty of pullouts… Learn more about Hart's Pass Road 54
Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hart's Pass Road 54007
This trail leads from Hart's Pass to Barron in the valley. Barron is now privately owned and is blocked with a gate now. The town used to be open to tourists to explore and take… Learn more about Hart's Pass Road 54007
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Big Hill is one of the best campsites in Washington. 360 degree views cover both the Chelan Mountains and Lake Chelan with some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets you'll ever experience. The cabin… Learn more about West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles as well as 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately,… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
Total Miles
49.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Duffy Creek Overlook
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… Learn more about Duffy Creek Overlook
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite
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… Learn more about Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Sunday Stroll
Easy drive through this trail. Seasonal trail only as the trail head is blocked with snow from the approach road being plowed. Easy dirt/gravel road without any major obstructions. You will find a few view… Learn more about Sunday Stroll
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Whiskey Dick Scenic Overlook Trail
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… Learn more about Whiskey Dick Scenic Overlook Trail
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF7322-200
This is a four-mile, tight, rocky, and unmaintained Forest Service Road in the Wenatchee National Forest on the flanks of the Enchantments Mountains. It connects Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) to the… Learn more about NF7322-200
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Bacon Creek
A typical maintained forest road, with lots of potholes and overgrown parts. Beautiful plants and trees, very green and lush as most trails are in this area. Parts of this trail run parallel to the… Learn more about Bacon Creek
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Top of the World
This trail leads to an amazing 360 degree view campsite with a fire pit. Easy dirt trail leading to a small hill climb up to the viewpoint. This trail may have some loose rocks and… Learn more about Top of the World
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Top of the World
Easy trail with loose rock and ruts as well as dirt and gravel throughout. Gentle grade most of the trail until a slight incline to the top. A few camping spots along the trail. The… Learn more about Top of the World
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Iron Creek - Blewett Tie - NF9714-113
This is a roughly 3-mile gravel Forest Service Road connecting Iron Creek Road to Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) in the Wenatchee National Forest on the Eastern flank of the Enchantments Mountains.… Learn more about Iron Creek - Blewett Tie - NF9714-113
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
View for Days
Slow meandering trail through trees and snow. This trail leads to other spur trails off this one. Very wet during spring and early summer. Standing water and snow cover some of this trail. Fairly easy… Learn more about View for Days
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
NF-4330-170
This rocky Forest Service Road parallels and then crosses the adjacent Fortune Creek 4WD Trail before climbing onto the lower flank of Hawkins Mountain. It is used mostly by those wishing to skip the lower… Learn more about NF-4330-170
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cle Elum Valley Road
Wide, graded, and well-maintained gravel road accessing the Cle Elum Valley and its numerous alpine lakes and trailheads North of Cle Elum Lake. Watch your speed as there are many blind corners and a good… Learn more about Cle Elum Valley Road
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Swan Lake 2
A combination of paved and gravel roads through forested and open rural country side. The route is designed to transit either to or from Republic to the Swan Lake region which is a popular recreation… Learn more about Swan Lake 2
Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Swan Lake 1
This is one of several short loop rides in a popular camping/recreation area of Ferry County. Scatter Creek Rd is paved into the Swan Lake campground area, but the remaining roads on the route are… Learn more about Swan Lake 1
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Rattlesnake
Paved road from staging to Rattlesnake Rd turnoff, then gravel and two-track road around the route, until the final paved segment of Scatter Creek Rd back to the staging area. Some portions of the route… Learn more about Rattlesnake
Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sheep Mtn
Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches. Learn more about Sheep Mtn
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Quilomene Ridge Road
One-way route with beautiful views over Quilomene Ridge Road to a large camp spot on the banks of Columbia River north of Vantage, WA. This is a nice trip for a group as the camp… Learn more about Quilomene Ridge Road
Total Miles
27.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Windfarm Adventure
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,… Learn more about Windfarm Adventure
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Baker River Road
Baker River Road is a combination of paved, dirt and gravel roads at varying points. This is an easy and not rutted out and back trail that drives around multiple locations of Baker Lake, including… Learn more about Baker River Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
97C to Creighton Lake
Fun FSR off of Highway 97C between Merrit and Kelowna. The main FSR is in great shape and is heavily used by forestry. The side road up through to Creighton Lake Rec Site is fun… Learn more about 97C to Creighton Lake
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Jackknife Ridge Road
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… Learn more about Jackknife Ridge Road
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Homestead Trail
This is a rough dirt and rocky trail leading to the remains of an old Homestead. On this route depending on the time of year you go through there are 2 water crossings but they… Learn more about Homestead Trail
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Franson Peak
Some pave roads getting to the forest roads out of Republic. Gravel roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Easy to navigate. Dusty conditions during the dry periods. The road to the lookout has… Learn more about Franson Peak
Total Miles
37.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Republic-Curlew
Portions of the route are on paved county roads, with the majority of the route on gravel roads. Two way traffic is common. Very easy ride. Learn more about Republic-Curlew
Total Miles
43.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
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