Dirt Bike Trails
Near North Yelm, Washington

Little Creek Road is an aging logging route that takes you along a ridgeline before descending the valley toward the creek itself. Early on, the trail offers a couple of scenic viewpoints from the ridge. However, as you progress, the road becomes increasingly unmaintained and overgrown, with the enc...
Learn more about Little Creek

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

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

Mine Creek is a basic, straightforward spur road that serves primarily as an access point rather than a lengthy drive. The driving portion of the route is short and easygoing, ultimately dead-ending at a locked gate where the land transitions into private logging property. While the vehicle trail e...
Learn more about Mine Creek

This short trail starts off as a gravel road but quickly becomes a two-track road through dense forest. The trail has a couple of mud holes, and is very narrow with overgrown vegetation and tight trees. In some areas, the overhead clearance is low, and you can expect some minor pin striping. This tr...
Learn more about Newaukum Lake Road - FS 7100115

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

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...
Learn more about Rock Candy Trail

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...
Learn more about Rock Candy Trail

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

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 trail is great for hiking, mountain biking, and off-road driving, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. The trail can get muddy during the rainy season. There are many side trails along this route. Trail open to ATVing, E-Bike, Hiking, Motorcycling, and Mountai...
Learn more about Rock Candy Trail

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

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...
Learn more about Twin Peaks Trail

This short 1.1-mile trail leads through the National Forest to the edge of Timber Company land. The trail is narrow in the beginning, but then it widens and is relatively smooth. The trail ends with a steep uphill climb of 13-degree pitch to a large flat opening atop a ridge that has a stunning view...
Learn more about North Fork Tilton Road - FS 7300

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.
Learn more about Main Road Rock Candy

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...
Learn more about Divide Trail North

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...
Learn more about Divide Trail South

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...
Learn more about Slide

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

Little Creek Road is an aging logging route that takes you along a ridgeline before descending the valley toward the creek itself. Early on, the trail offers a couple of scenic viewpoints from the ridge. However, as you progress, the road becomes increasingly unmaintained and overgrown, with the enc...
Learn more about Little Creek

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

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

Mine Creek is a basic, straightforward spur road that serves primarily as an access point rather than a lengthy drive. The driving portion of the route is short and easygoing, ultimately dead-ending at a locked gate where the land transitions into private logging property. While the vehicle trail e...
Learn more about Mine Creek

Little Creek Road is an aging logging route that takes you along a ridgeline before descending the valley toward the creek itself. Early on, the trail offers a couple of scenic viewpoints from the ridge. However, as you progress, the road becomes increasingly unmaintained and overgrown, with the enc...
Learn more about Little Creek

Mine Creek is a basic, straightforward spur road that serves primarily as an access point rather than a lengthy drive. The driving portion of the route is short and easygoing, ultimately dead-ending at a locked gate where the land transitions into private logging property. While the vehicle trail e...
Learn more about Mine Creek

This short trail starts off as a gravel road but quickly becomes a two-track road through dense forest. The trail has a couple of mud holes, and is very narrow with overgrown vegetation and tight trees. In some areas, the overhead clearance is low, and you can expect some minor pin striping. This tr...
Learn more about Newaukum Lake Road - FS 7100115

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