Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wood Village, Oregon

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
Learn more about L-1000

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

This is mainly a loose grave trail but there are short sections where the trail becomes hard pack gravel. The trail has some minor ruts and washouts along the way. The trail is wide enough to allow for passing in most areas there are however a few areas where the trail narrows and passing is not pos...
Learn more about CG 1400 Connecting Trail

This is a generally well-maintained gravel road with some ruts and washboard areas. The trail starts at Dougan Falls and follows the Washougal River to the northeast, passing countless small waterfalls and eventually coming to Deer Creek. The parking area near Dougan Falls requires a Washington Disc...
Learn more about W2000 to W2070 and W2071

On this trail, expect a peaceful atmosphere with a well-maintained gravel road. Most vehicles can handle it in dry conditions with no 4WD needed. You'll cruise at 15 to 25 mph, kicking up a bit of dust when there are dry conditions. The campground is open Thursday through Monday and has 9 spots. Ver...
Learn more about Cold Creek Camp

L-1200 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. It's an easy gravel road that is well maintained by the state. Once on the trail, you will first cross the West Fork Washougal River where you can stop and enjoy the scenery and the small waterfall and even camp if you'd like. From there you continu...
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This is a six-mile round-trip spur off of Forest Road 1100. This trail has a seasonal gate that will be open or closed due to weather and logging activities in the area and is popular with hikers due to the exposed nature and wildflowers in the area. There are also dirt bike trails in the area, so d...
Learn more about 1180 and 1182

L-1100 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which is nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountain Range in Southwest Washington. These roads are well maintained and are gravel with very few potholes. There are houses and private property along this route for the first section of this trail. The...
Learn more about L-1100

This trail connects the forest road 1100 to the trail known as Axel Breaker, giving an alternate way into Axel Breaker. The trail is mostly generally easy to navigate with a couple of more difficult spots due to ruts and a steep climb. The trail is heavily forested and crosses over Copper Creek with...
Learn more about 1100 to Axel Breaker Connector

This trail is mainly comprised of loose gravel but it does have some dirt and hard-packed gravel mixed in. The trail has minor ruts and washouts. The trail has some great views provided by narrow shelf roads as you climb up higher in elevation. The trail is wide enough in most areas to provide for p...
Learn more about W-1490

Follow this trail deep into the woods for unmaintained over-landing, camping, hiking, hunting, foraging, and bird watching as well as practice shooting. This trail is densely forested and potholes will play tricks on your eyes in the shadows. Be careful and drive this road with caution. Follow beyon...
Learn more about Axel Breaker Speed Bump Lane

This gentle path is along the East Fork Lewis River. You will find yourself amongst beautiful trees, waterfalls, and free campgrounds. Having recently experienced a fire in 21-22 offshooting paths may see burn damage. This road is calm and leads deeper into the forest and gives access to lots of off...
Learn more about Gentle Campers Offroad Creekside Drive

This is an easy out-and-back trail that's 4.6 miles in each direction. The trail is mainly dirt pack and while there are spots to pass others, they are limited. The trail has minor washouts and ruts and there is some minor overgrowth that may cause pinstriping. The washouts and ruts will fill with w...
Learn more about CG 1500 / CG 1400

This beautiful trail takes you deep into Gifford Forest. Trees line your path as you cross pothole after pothole through gravel and mud. Following this path, you will find yourself with an option to go towards the mountain or deep into hunting areas. Shaded for most of the way, it is a beautiful cas...
Learn more about Deep Forest Connection Road

Tatoosh Trail will lead you through narrow trails that at times will open up to wider trails. There are spots where the trail is overgrown and has low overhanging branches. The trail has washouts and plenty of deep ruts filled with water and mud along its path. The trail also has areas that are erod...
Learn more about Tatoosh

Set within the dense evergreen forest canopy of the Mt. Hood National Forest, FS 4615140 is a quiet and secluded out-and-back single-track spur. Accessed directly off of FS 4615000, this 1.2-mile gravel route branches west into lush woodland shade. Outdoor enthusiasts and campers travel this seclude...
Learn more about FS 4615140

National Forest Development Rd 4610 has changed a lot over the last couple of years as the Riverside forest fire ripped through this area. Be advised that landslides, falling trees, and debris can occur in this area at any time. This road is not at all advised for a car. Road 4610 starts as a paved ...
Learn more about National Forest Development Road 4610

This is an easy dirt/gravel trail that can be narrow at times, which means depending on the width of your rig, you might pick up some extra trail badges. Lookout Mountain Road offers some magnificent vistas that include Mount Hood. If you're making a longer haul through this mountain range, there is...
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Rock Creek Run is an easy trail that will lead you through the deep forest. There is a stunning waterfall on this trail and the trail runs alongside Rock Creek. There are several areas that open up to offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains. The trail is mainly comprised of loose gravel wi...
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Set along the edge of a lush, flourishing evergreen forest within Mt. Hood National Forest, South Eagle Pit / Quarry (FS 4615130) provides a scenic and technical backcountry excursion. Accessed directly off of Forest Service Road 4615000, this 1.2-mile out-and-back spur travels through dense conifer...
Learn more about South Eagle Pit / Quarry - FS 4615130

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
Learn more about L-1000

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

This is mainly a loose grave trail but there are short sections where the trail becomes hard pack gravel. The trail has some minor ruts and washouts along the way. The trail is wide enough to allow for passing in most areas there are however a few areas where the trail narrows and passing is not pos...
Learn more about CG 1400 Connecting Trail

On this trail, expect a peaceful atmosphere with a well-maintained gravel road. Most vehicles can handle it in dry conditions with no 4WD needed. You'll cruise at 15 to 25 mph, kicking up a bit of dust when there are dry conditions. The campground is open Thursday through Monday and has 9 spots. Ver...
Learn more about Cold Creek Camp

This is a point-to-point trail that will connect you between 2 other trails in the area. It will also lead you to the Yacoult Burn Trailhead where you can access the area's hiking trail. There is also access to Cold Creek Campground. The trail is mainly a wide gravel road that is comprised of loose ...
Learn more about L-1000

Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is covered in snow. Late spring, summer and fall are the best times to enjoy this area. A...
Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500

This is mainly a loose grave trail but there are short sections where the trail becomes hard pack gravel. The trail has some minor ruts and washouts along the way. The trail is wide enough to allow for passing in most areas there are however a few areas where the trail narrows and passing is not pos...
Learn more about CG 1400 Connecting Trail

On this trail, expect a peaceful atmosphere with a well-maintained gravel road. Most vehicles can handle it in dry conditions with no 4WD needed. You'll cruise at 15 to 25 mph, kicking up a bit of dust when there are dry conditions. The campground is open Thursday through Monday and has 9 spots. Ver...
Learn more about Cold Creek Camp