Dirt Bike Trails
Near Steilacoom, Washington

Derailleur is a 1.6-mile moderately easy singletrack trail that makes a loop off of Mission Creek Trail. It winds tightly through a dense forest with flowy but frequent curves, offering a fun and rhythmic ride. Some brushy areas reduce visibility, and riders should watch for a few larger root obstac...
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1.9 Mile is a primitive dirt bike trail weaving through dense pine trees and tight brush, with sharp turns and blind corners. It features small loose rocks and a few roots scattered across the path, as it winds through a logged area with piles of dead trees. The trail narrows into an overgrown grass...
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This section of mission creek has some steep exposure that is clearly marked with caution signs. Keep in mind, Tahuya ORV park is 48” max width. The trail follows the river and weaves between the trees. You can expect exposed roots, tight trees, large rocks and whoops. The trail crosses a road a cou...
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Northwest Passage is a 2.4-mile dirt bike route that offers a fast and flowy ride through a logging area with open views and tall ferns. The trail features tight, quick curves and brake bumps, with mostly smooth dirt and some small loose rocks. Intersections are generally marked, though a few unmark...
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Raine's Grade is a 1.7-mile moderately easy single-track trail offering a mix of open and forested riding. The trail begins with a narrow, fast, and flowy path through grassy fields, with small loose rocks and very curvy, slaloming turns. It climbs a rolling hillside before crossing a road and trans...
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This trail is a tight single track but flowy. In the rainy months, puddles can become deep. Some roots and rocks and blind corners. There is minimal elevation gain or loss. This trail splits 2 other trails. Tahuya River Trail and Hoof & Trail. Be aware that the trail is 2-way, so ride cautiously.
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NOTE: Tahuya ORV Park Trails are two-way trails and have several blind corners. Keep your eyes up! This is the Southern section of The Overland Trail, and it “Starts” mid-trail at the “Mission Creek Junction” OR At Sand Hill staging. You can expect standing water throughout the fall, winter, and sp...
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This one-mile ATV trail segment connects two portions of the Mission Creek trail and provides an easy ride with a few moderate features. The trail surface includes small loose polished river rock, scattered roots, brake bumps, embedded rock, and uneven ground. While the trail remains mostly manageab...
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This is an easy warm-up trail, accessible from 2 trail heads off the Sand Hill Pit staging area. Perfect area to get new riders to get familiar with what you will find around Tahuya. There are some roots and river rock throughout, but easily navigable for new riders. The trail loops around back to i...
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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 1.6-mile easy ATV trail connects the Elfendahl Staging Area to the start of Mission Creek Trail. It begins as a wide path through a logged area with uneven terrain, occasional whoops, gravel, and small loose rock. The route features gradual curves and open visibility--ideal for beginners. As th...
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Hoof and Tail Trail is a 1.5-mile dirt bike route that begins with logging debris at the southern entrance. The trail narrows through dense, brushy forest filled with ferns and includes a water crossing via a land bridge. Riders should be cautious of several unmarked intersections where the trail be...
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This road is a main gravel road used to connect several spurs and side single tracks. It is a gravel road with loose rock. Goat ranch road is a two-way road, so it has very heavy traffic, so keep your eyes open. It has no obstacles, and pot holes are minimal. This road is only open to dirt bikes and...
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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...
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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 off of this main loop of varying difficulty. This trail becomes more difficult in the spring, ...
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This is a short 0.7-mile trail through a logged area with a widened and cleared path that remains easy overall. The route includes twisting turns, loose round river rock, embedded rock, roots, and banked corners. Riders pass a scenic swampy pond and sections of cement pavers. Tight blind corners lin...
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This is a loop that has a series of switchbacks that go up and down a hill. There are several options to skip sections, but they can only be entered and exited in a couple of spots. Those are easily seen from the trail. Few challenging areas that will require spotting on larger vehicles if not equip...
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This 1.1-mile point-to-point trail is part of the Tahyua State Forest off-road vehicle trail system. This trail takes you through the middle of the north off-road area and gives access to several other trails, including the Twin Rock Hill Climb obstacle. This narrow trail winds between trees and stu...
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Howell Lake Loop is a 3.8-mile multi-use trail open to vehicles 48 inches wide and under. The trail winds through the Tahuya State Forest with flowing corners, moderately sized berms, loose rock, whoops, and occasional rutted sections. The eastern portion of the original loop is currently closed due...
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This section of mission creek has some steep exposure that is clearly marked with caution signs. Keep in mind, Tahuya ORV park is 48” max width. The trail follows the river and weaves between the trees. You can expect exposed roots, tight trees, large rocks and whoops. The trail crosses a road a cou...
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NOTE: Tahuya ORV Park Trails are two-way trails and have several blind corners. Keep your eyes up! This is the Southern section of The Overland Trail, and it “Starts” mid-trail at the “Mission Creek Junction” OR At Sand Hill staging. You can expect standing water throughout the fall, winter, and sp...
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This one-mile ATV trail segment connects two portions of the Mission Creek trail and provides an easy ride with a few moderate features. The trail surface includes small loose polished river rock, scattered roots, brake bumps, embedded rock, and uneven ground. While the trail remains mostly manageab...
Learn more about Connector

This is an easy warm-up trail, accessible from 2 trail heads off the Sand Hill Pit staging area. Perfect area to get new riders to get familiar with what you will find around Tahuya. There are some roots and river rock throughout, but easily navigable for new riders. The trail loops around back to i...
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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 off of this main loop of varying difficulty. This trail becomes more difficult in the spring, ...
Learn more about South Tahuya Loop

This is a loop that has a series of switchbacks that go up and down a hill. There are several options to skip sections, but they can only be entered and exited in a couple of spots. Those are easily seen from the trail. Few challenging areas that will require spotting on larger vehicles if not equip...
Learn more about West Loop Trail

This 1.1-mile point-to-point trail is part of the Tahyua State Forest off-road vehicle trail system. This trail takes you through the middle of the north off-road area and gives access to several other trails, including the Twin Rock Hill Climb obstacle. This narrow trail winds between trees and stu...
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This 0.6-mile point-to-point trail is part of the Tahuya State Forest off-road vehicle trail system. This trail connects you to several other short trails. If starting from the south, the trail starts easy. Once past the 84N trail, the terrain becomes more difficult with narrow passes through trees ...
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