Dirt Bike Trails
Near Alder, Washington

This 11.9-mile trail run starts off somewhat deceiving with nice wide, well-maintained gravel, that winds its way through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and eventually drops down along the Little Nisqually River, but 6.5 miles in, the trail begins to get tight. Even in our 4Runner and Tacoma we...
Learn more about Wildcat/Nisqually Loop Trail

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 for dispersed camping. It has openings with amazing territorial views on a clear day, and moody...
Learn more about DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV

An easy out-and-back trail offering scenic views for any skill level, this path starts on FR74 and winds its way through aspen groves and moss-draped rainforest on an open and well-graded gravel road, before turning at the 2 mile mark onto NF-7409, a tight two track known as Wildcat Trail. From ther...
Learn more about East Creek Overlook

A gentle gravel trail leads off East Creek Overlook. This long winding path is gentle and there is always a place to avoid potholes. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This road will take you deep into the Gifford Pinchot forest where washouts, landslides, and mudslides are c...
Learn more about Narnia

Winston Road trail is a gravel-based forest road through the National Forest. There is a significant elevation change from one end to the other as the trail is steep in some sections. There is overgrown vegetation and low overhead clearance, so you can expect some minor pin striping. Camping is avai...
Learn more about Winston Road- FS 7415

This incredible trail is an adventure to a steep cliffside off-road climb. On it, you will find large boulders to drive around, medium-sized obstacles, and lots of nature. Enjoy all the deep the woods has to offer being surrounded by trees. Soft ground makes for quick washouts so be prepared to take...
Learn more about The Great Overlook Adventure Path

This short off-road trail connects the Alder Loop Trail to the Gotcha Trail. This trail winds through the trees with several tight sections, which can be difficult for longer-wheelbase vehicles. Stumps, logs, and rocks along the trail keep things interesting. This trail becomes more difficult during...
Learn more about Mainline Extension

Gotcha Trail is a fun and challenging adventure within the Elbe Hills trail system, recommended for rigs running 31-inch tires or larger. This trail throws a little bit of everything at you: mud, rocks, stumps, tight squeezes, off-camber sections, logs, and even bridges. As you climb the steep hill,...
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Gentle gravel trail. This long path is gentle but narrows in quite a few places. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This road will take you deep into the Gifford Pinchot Forest where washouts, landslides, and mudslides are common. Tread slowly and cautiously. Potholes are up ...
Learn more about Wooded Forked Path

Swamp Trail is one of the more difficult routes in the Elbe Hills OHV Trail System, recommended for rigs with 35–36 inch tires, at least one locker, a winch, and solid recovery points. The trail features a mix of off-camber sections, exposed roots, mud, and a series of whoops. A large root obstacle ...
Learn more about Swamp Trail

This 4.5-mile point-to-point trail gives access to most of the 4WD trails (Mainline, Sunrise, Alder Loop, and Swamp trail) within the Elbe Hills ORV Area. It also gives access to the campground and dispersed camping area. At the end of the trail, there is a little obstacle area. This trail is a main...
Learn more about 9 Road

Inner Alder Loop is a short but adventurous trail within the Elbe Hills Trail System. Access begins off the 9 Road, right next to the Upper Campground. Right away, you’ll climb a steep hill. Once at the top, you can continue along the loop or branch off onto Alder Loop Trail. Along the way, expect m...
Learn more about Inner Alder loop

This short off-road trail is part of the Elbe Hills Trail System. This trail has several different paths to follow. This one takes you up the hill to a large mud hole which can be very difficult to pass in wet seasons. Next is a good-sized rock garden which has a bypass. The trail then continues on ...
Learn more about Alder Loop Trail

This short 1-mile point-to-point trail gives access to several different trails in the Elbe Hills Trail System. This is a forest service road generally used by vehicles for the maintenance of the Elbe Hills off-road trail system. This trail is passable by 2WD, AWD, and 4WD vehicles.
Learn more about Road 99

This 6.1-mile stretch of trail connects the ends of Nisqually Loop and Wildcat/Nisqually Loop, completing the loop. This trail is muddy and rocky, with overgrown vegetation and tight trees. The trail is open to 4x4 and Powersports, but in a 4x4, you can expect major pin striping throughout. At one e...
Learn more about Wildcat Loop 2 - FS 7400

Busywild Trail is considered the hardest trail in the Elbe Hills OHV system, and it earns that reputation. Busywild is the most technical and demanding trail in the system, recommended only for well-built rigs running 36-inch tires or larger, dual lockers, full body armor, a reliable winch, and soli...
Learn more about Busywild Trail

A tough trail that will test your rig's capability. We did it in a 4Runner on 35s had to winch throughout and blew a tire off the bead. Lots of water crossings, big rocks, and muddy hill climbs. Don't forget your recovery gear on this trail. No cell service.
Learn more about Mainline

Thick overgrowth takes you through Gifford's Forest at a decent. Deep overgrowth makes for poor camping, but the intersection for roads at the Sothern end of the trail makes for a great quick campground. Enjoy the cooling effects of deep forest cover. The great diversity of plants makes this trail ...
Learn more about Deep Forest Trail

This long beautiful forested trail opens up to gorgeous mountain views. Rough unkept roads make good suspension worthwhile as the rocky road seems to become quite unpredictable. Sudden drops and obvious recent landslides make this a slow travel trail. Enjoy large open skies and hidden single-car cam...
Learn more about Trail to Roll Cage Landslide Canyon

This path is the furthest from the quarry fork. It leads to a beautiful land bridge overlooking both lakes. Dense forest trails are unmaintained causing the scraping of wider vehicles. The ground is sturdy and fairly manageable, but low-hanging branches make watching the ground a slow process. The q...
Learn more about Quarry Lake Viewpoint Road

This 11.9-mile trail run starts off somewhat deceiving with nice wide, well-maintained gravel, that winds its way through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and eventually drops down along the Little Nisqually River, but 6.5 miles in, the trail begins to get tight. Even in our 4Runner and Tacoma we...
Learn more about Wildcat/Nisqually Loop Trail

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 for dispersed camping. It has openings with amazing territorial views on a clear day, and moody...
Learn more about DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV

An easy out-and-back trail offering scenic views for any skill level, this path starts on FR74 and winds its way through aspen groves and moss-draped rainforest on an open and well-graded gravel road, before turning at the 2 mile mark onto NF-7409, a tight two track known as Wildcat Trail. From ther...
Learn more about East Creek Overlook

A gentle gravel trail leads off East Creek Overlook. This long winding path is gentle and there is always a place to avoid potholes. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This road will take you deep into the Gifford Pinchot forest where washouts, landslides, and mudslides are c...
Learn more about Narnia

This 11.9-mile trail run starts off somewhat deceiving with nice wide, well-maintained gravel, that winds its way through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and eventually drops down along the Little Nisqually River, but 6.5 miles in, the trail begins to get tight. Even in our 4Runner and Tacoma we...
Learn more about Wildcat/Nisqually Loop Trail

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 for dispersed camping. It has openings with amazing territorial views on a clear day, and moody...
Learn more about DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV

A gentle gravel trail leads off East Creek Overlook. This long winding path is gentle and there is always a place to avoid potholes. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This road will take you deep into the Gifford Pinchot forest where washouts, landslides, and mudslides are c...
Learn more about Narnia

Winston Road trail is a gravel-based forest road through the National Forest. There is a significant elevation change from one end to the other as the trail is steep in some sections. There is overgrown vegetation and low overhead clearance, so you can expect some minor pin striping. Camping is avai...
Learn more about Winston Road- FS 7415