This 3-mile loop is part of the Tahuya State Forest 4X4 trail system. This trail has lots of off-camber sections and areas that stock vehicles will have difficulty passing. There are many short side trails… Learn more about South Tahuya Loop
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tahuya Loop
Tahuya Loop is mostly gravel terrain but has numerous deep water crossings in fall, winter, and spring, as well as many off-camber areas. There are also multiple rock gardens to crawl through with by-passes around.… Learn more about Tahuya Loop
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tahuya Boat Ramp
This short trail is a challenging 4X4 obstacle. The first section is cement slabs creating a small shelf and short, steep grade. The middle section is a group of large boulders approximately 2 feet in… Learn more about Tahuya Boat Ramp
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Rock Candy Mountain
This is an easy trail with plenty of scenic areas to pull off. This is the north side of Capitol State Forest. Logging is active during the week, and weekends will allow for through travel… Learn more about Rock Candy Mountain
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hamma Hamma Trail with View of The Brothers
This is a non-technical drive through the forest up to a viewpoint overlooking the valley and The Brothers. Viewpoint has space for about 5 rigs to pull over and take a lunch break. There a… Learn more about Hamma Hamma Trail with View of The Brothers
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
East Waddell Basin
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… Learn more about East Waddell Basin
Total Miles
10.7
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Jefferson Lake
This trail combines NF - 2480, 2441, 2401. This route passes by Elk Lake Lower Trailhead and leads up to Jefferson Lake and Jefferson Lake Trailhead. There are several offshoot trails from this route. The… Learn more about Jefferson Lake
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Hamma Hamma lookout #1 (251000)
This is a section of the 2510000 trail to the first big lookout/camp area. The primary trail is gravel and dirt based. There are some occasional potholes but primarily just dirt and loose gravel. Once… Learn more about Hamma Hamma lookout #1 (251000)
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Fulton Creek Road to Murhut Falls
This is a nice dirt/gravel road that eventually leads to Murhut Falls Trailhead. Once you've hiked up to the falls you can come back the same way or take Duckabush Collins CG road back to… Learn more about Fulton Creek Road to Murhut Falls
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Waddell Basin Trail
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… Learn more about West Waddell Basin Trail
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Capitol Forest Tour
This is an easy trail if you stay on the main tracks. Mostly gravel roads, with some parts asphalt mixed into odd places. There are plenty of places to venture off the main track and… Learn more about Capitol Forest Tour
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
NF - 2464
Beginning trail from the West: what begins as a wide and easy shelf two-track trail slowly becomes more and more narrow with overgrowth. Full-size vehicles are highly discouraged and will certainly receive paint damage. Some… Learn more about NF - 2464
Total Miles
6.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
NF 2419 - Mt Ellinor Th
Turning North off of Forest Road 24, this trail leads to Mt. Ellinor Lower Trailhead. The trail does not continue past the endpoint, as it appears on the map. Rather it ends at a parking… Learn more about NF 2419 - Mt Ellinor Th
Total Miles
6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Planters Loop - FR 2340
Just southeast of Brown Creek Campground is where Planters Loop begins. You can run the loop in either direction and enjoy the beautiful forest scenery all the same. Sadly the view out and down the… Learn more about Planters Loop - FR 2340
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
NF 2419-14 - Mt Ellinor Th Upper
This short offshoot trail from NF 2419 leads to Mt. Ellinor Upper Trailhead. Short as it is, this trail has had some erosion damage that could be challenging for lower-clearance vehicles looking to reach the… Learn more about NF 2419-14 - Mt Ellinor Th Upper
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Overlook of Seattle Campsite
This trail is hardly a trail but more of some backwoods exploring through an old logging and quarry site. The best part of this loop is the campsite; it is well worth the short trek.… Learn more about Overlook of Seattle Campsite
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
NF 2350
Weaving and winding through the Olympic National Forest, Forest Road 2350 is a beautiful and easy mountain trail that connects with "FS2340 to Spider Lake". It's a nice and wide trail - not overgrown with… Learn more about NF 2350
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
FR 2351
Paralleling Rock Creek (river), this trail climbs up the mountainside towards Rock Peak. There are a couple of offshoot trails from this one, as well as a few primitive camping spots along the way. Occasionally… Learn more about FR 2351
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Fa / Su
NF 2394
Forest Road 2394 leads to a hiking trailhead and passes the Le Bar horse camp. The trail progressively becomes more and more overgrown and was even narrow for a dirt bike further up. Low hanging/fallen… Learn more about NF 2394
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Capitol Forest South Trail
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… Learn more about Capitol Forest South Trail
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
E-line Capitol Trail
This is a dirt and gravel trail with multiple forks off the main route to explore. Along the way, there are many campsites with spectacular views. The trails are narrow in some spots, one vehicle… Learn more about E-line Capitol Trail
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
NF 2581 - Puddlejumper
This is a fun, casual trail through serene forests. The route starts on well-graded forest roads off Snow Creek Road before quickly narrowing after leaving the main track. An out-and-back trail to a secluded alder… Learn more about NF 2581 - Puddlejumper
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Dusk Point Trail
This 20.1 mile point-to-point trial goes past Dusky Point (trail to top is very overgrown and difficult to pass) and ends at Spoon Creek Falls. This trail gives amazing views of the valleys in Olympic… Learn more about Dusk Point Trail
Total Miles
18.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Church Creek Area Trail
This 12.8-mile trail passes through the Church Creek area. One can start from the East Wynoochee Lake trail or from the Spoon Creek Falls Adventure trail. The trail passes over the ridge line and gives… Learn more about Church Creek Area Trail
Total Miles
12.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Three Peaks Loop
This 19.1-mile loop trail takes you deep into the Olympic National Forest backcountry. This is my favorite trail in the Olympic National Forest. Many waterfalls along the trail and amazing views of the Wynoochee River… Learn more about Three Peaks Loop
Total Miles
18.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su
Lake Overlook Camp Out Road
This magnificent land bridge places this one-car wide lane delicately at the top of a very steep tall cliffside. The road is mostly clear of landslide debris but large rocks are not far off the… Learn more about Lake Overlook Camp Out Road
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail to Roll Cage Landslide Canyon
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… Learn more about Trail to Roll Cage Landslide Canyon
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Quarry Lake Viewpoint Road
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… Learn more about Quarry Lake Viewpoint Road
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
The Great Overlook Adventure Path
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… Learn more about The Great Overlook Adventure Path
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Deep Forest Trail
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… Learn more about Deep Forest Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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