Dirt Bike Trails
Near Grand Mound, Washington

The E-Line trail cuts east to west through Capitol State Forest. Starting off of Bordeaux Paved Road, the E-Line is a hard-pack dirt road through typical Pacific Northwest forest. This wooded road has plenty of spur trails to explore; a few of the trails have ditches to cross but most are easy to tu...
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Branching off the C-Line at Mount Molly Campground, the D-4000 road is a very well-traveled hard dirt-packed road. There are only a few potholes along this route that can easily be avoided by driving around them. The campground itself seems to have been cleared for logging and the spur road to the c...
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Easternmost trail that runs between Middle Waddell, the Southernmost staging area, and Rock Candy, the Northernmost staging area. The trail runs through fast flowy wooded sections, along with up and down switchbacks in the trees and out in the clear cuts. The trail is mostly composed of clay dirt, w...
Learn more about East Waddell Basin

This is a great beginners' trail and still fun for novices. It follows a little bit of the creek and has a nice little spot to have a quick snack while sitting next to the creek. This will lead to other trails that lead into the capitol forest and also lead into East Waddell Basin Trail and back to ...
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The D-1000 splits off the main paved D-line and takes you into the heart of Capitol Forest. Immediately as you turn onto the road, you'll start to gain elevation as you look down on the Cedar River. The trees are tagged with CB Channel 5, so be mindful of big rigs that may be on the trail (different...
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This is an easy trail if you stay on the main tracks--mostly gravel roads, with some asphalt mixed in. There are plenty of places to venture off the main track and find mud, tight technical spots, and some camp areas. It gets tight and slippery back there; I advise going with another vehicle or havi...
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The Divide Trail South brings you from the Rock Candy side of Capitol Forest to the start of the Waddell Basin side. This trail has diverse terrain, some challenging obstacles for new riders, but is passable by most riders with basic skills. The trail crosses over a couple of bridges and through the...
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The Twin Peaks trail takes you up and down the mountains of Capitol Forest. Through thick treed forest, over exposed dirt and rocky terrain. The trail is an intermediate enduro-style trail. A mix of flow and slightly more technical terrain for a rider looking for a little more challenge without gett...
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Short enduro-style trail that takes you through thick forest and onto the exposed mountainside. Rocks are scattered throughout the trail, making it challenging for new riders but perfect for a beginner-intermediate rider looking for a little more challenge. Sections of fast flow and slower technical...
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Larch Trail East connects the Rock Candy side of Capitol Forest with the intersection of Twin Peaks and Larch Trail West. Trail is flowy and weaves through forest and along an exposed ridge. Beautiful views of Capitol Forest in several places. Trail is easy enough for a beginner but can be ridden qu...
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The C-8000 Trail serves as a popular access route into and out of Capitol Forest from the east side and is well-suited for a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Open year-round, the trail can be enjoyed in all seasons, including winter when snow adds to the experience. The road is wide and wel...
Learn more about C-8000

This road will take you to the Rock Candy Trailhead and will pass other parking on the way there. This is a Washington Department of Natural Resources road in a state forest that is open to all uses, including all motorsports, unless it is gated or signed as a non-motorized or motorcycle-only road.
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Rock Candy Trail is a trail system primarily for off-road vehicle and mountain bike riders, as well as hikers. The trail ascends to an open summit with views of the Olympia Mountains and the Puget Sound. Restroom at the trailhead. The trail runs through fast, flowy wooded sections, along with up and...
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This section of the "Rock Candy Trail" takes you up an exposed face of Capitol Forest that was recently logged before bringing you back into the forest. Double track trail with tight switchbacks. Some steeper sections. Softball-sized rocks are scattered throughout the trail. When wet, the trail turn...
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This trail starts as a double track but quickly becomes a narrow single track. This tight winding single track crosses over a small creek with several steeper sections with rocks and roots, and a couple of very narrow sections with technical obstacles. The trail is less frequently traveled, so low-h...
Learn more about Rock Candy West

This trail is mostly a maintained road with gravel on top of dirt. There are narrow in most spots for one vehicle and side pull-offs, often for on coming vehicles. Roads are up and down with curves and cliffsides as you gain elevation. There are many side roads to explore, camp, or take in the views...
Learn more about Capitol Forest South Trail

This is a short, steep, narrow double-track trail that cuts up the mountain. It starts out with sweeping turns and quickly turns to tight switchbacks. Expect lots of switchbacks, roots, rocks, and blind corners. Keeping momentum is key on this trail. About halfway up, there is a forest road that you...
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The North Rim Trail is a 3-part trail system. #1 starts right off the Rock Candy Staging area. This trail offers lots of diverse terrain to navigate. Switchbacks through the woods, dry rocky sections, fast flowy double track, jumps, and whoops. The trail can be wet and muddy in the rainy months. Thi...
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North Rim Trail #2 connects sections #1 and #3. Like those two trails, this trail has diverse terrain, some challenging obstacles, but is passable by most riders with basic skills. Not recommended for new riders. The trail weaves through thick forest and pops out into a clear-cut with beautiful view...
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The Larch Mountain Trail has two sections - East and West. The West portion has had heavy logging recently, which cut the trail off, requiring traveling on a forest road for a little under three-quarters of a mile to get between the two sections of the West trail. There are several trail crossings o...
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The E-Line trail cuts east to west through Capitol State Forest. Starting off of Bordeaux Paved Road, the E-Line is a hard-pack dirt road through typical Pacific Northwest forest. This wooded road has plenty of spur trails to explore; a few of the trails have ditches to cross but most are easy to tu...
Learn more about Capitol Forest E-Line

Branching off the C-Line at Mount Molly Campground, the D-4000 road is a very well-traveled hard dirt-packed road. There are only a few potholes along this route that can easily be avoided by driving around them. The campground itself seems to have been cleared for logging and the spur road to the c...
Learn more about Capitol Forest D-4000

Easternmost trail that runs between Middle Waddell, the Southernmost staging area, and Rock Candy, the Northernmost staging area. The trail runs through fast flowy wooded sections, along with up and down switchbacks in the trees and out in the clear cuts. The trail is mostly composed of clay dirt, w...
Learn more about East Waddell Basin

This is a great beginners' trail and still fun for novices. It follows a little bit of the creek and has a nice little spot to have a quick snack while sitting next to the creek. This will lead to other trails that lead into the capitol forest and also lead into East Waddell Basin Trail and back to ...
Learn more about West Waddell Basin Trail

The E-Line trail cuts east to west through Capitol State Forest. Starting off of Bordeaux Paved Road, the E-Line is a hard-pack dirt road through typical Pacific Northwest forest. This wooded road has plenty of spur trails to explore; a few of the trails have ditches to cross but most are easy to tu...
Learn more about Capitol Forest E-Line

Branching off the C-Line at Mount Molly Campground, the D-4000 road is a very well-traveled hard dirt-packed road. There are only a few potholes along this route that can easily be avoided by driving around them. The campground itself seems to have been cleared for logging and the spur road to the c...
Learn more about Capitol Forest D-4000

The D-1000 splits off the main paved D-line and takes you into the heart of Capitol Forest. Immediately as you turn onto the road, you'll start to gain elevation as you look down on the Cedar River. The trees are tagged with CB Channel 5, so be mindful of big rigs that may be on the trail (different...
Learn more about Capitol Forest D-1000

This is an easy trail if you stay on the main tracks--mostly gravel roads, with some asphalt mixed in. There are plenty of places to venture off the main track and find mud, tight technical spots, and some camp areas. It gets tight and slippery back there; I advise going with another vehicle or havi...
Learn more about Capitol Forest Tour