This route covers all of section 1 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR), from Carson to Packwood. Weather and route conditions can vary significantly from one area to the next, especially in early spring… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
Total Miles
124.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Lava Bed Trail
This easy gravel route follows NF-65, NF-60, Carson Guler Road. A few interesting stops along the way include Panther Creek Falls, Goose Lake, Guler Ice Caves, and plenty of camp spots on the route. Also… Learn more about Big Lava Bed Trail
Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Lookout Mountain Road
This is an easy dirt/gravel trail that can be narrow at times, which means depending on the width of your rig, you might pick up some extra trail badges. Lookout Mountain Road offers some magnificent… Learn more about Lookout Mountain Road
Total Miles
10
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Green Point - 2810
Green Point - 2810 is a beautiful scenic drive through the Mount Hood National Forest in Northwest Oregon. This road is mainly gravel however there are areas where large boulders and rocks have come on… Learn more about Green Point - 2810
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Campers Pass
A casual long relatively straight stretch of off-roading experience perfect for testing independent suspension. Found at the end of Szydlo Road, just north of the town of Stabler, Washington. Follow this trail for beautiful mountainside… Learn more about Campers Pass
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Mount Defiance - NF 2821000
Mount Defiance road scrambles 1600'+ out of the hills West of Hood River, Oregon to the summit of Mount Defiance and the edge of the Mark O Hatfield Wilderness. The summit tops out at just… Learn more about Mount Defiance - NF 2821000
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
FR 65 - Panther Creek
This section of Forest Road 65 leads to a few hiking trails and a horse camp. The road conditions are that of typical mountain road: some potholes and erosion ruts will be encountered. As noted… Learn more about FR 65 - Panther Creek
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Hood River OHV 160 to 140 to 133
This is a loop of connecting trails in the Hood River OHV Park. There are lots more trails to come from this park. The system has some quad trails and a lot of single track.… Learn more about Hood River OHV 160 to 140 to 133
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Fa
FR 66 - South Prairie Road
Forest Road 66 is one of the main connecting dirt roads that begins/ends as pavement and connects to FR 60 (Carson Guler Road). Along this route, there is the Little Huckleberry hiking trailhead, as well… Learn more about FR 66 - South Prairie Road
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Creek Gravel Grumbler Road
This is a gentle, mostly un-maintained road that sits along the continuation of the path after Northeast Sunset Falls Road. It is easily assessable from the town of Moulton Washington. The trail is relatively silty… Learn more about Creek Gravel Grumbler Road
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
McGee Creek Overlook
This short spur provides access to the McGee Creek Trailhead. Driving past the hiking trailhead, immediately ascends into a short and slightly technical climbing section. Once clear of these ruts and rocks, the road becomes… Learn more about McGee Creek Overlook
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
FR 1840 - N Holmes Creek
Forest Road 1840 could have easily been a candidate for the WABDR. It's an immensely fun, windy, two-track trail through the forest. With how dense the woods are in some places, it gives the feeling… Learn more about FR 1840 - N Holmes Creek
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
FR 6507 - Outlaw Road
Forest Road 6507 is a short connecting trail from the paved Wind River Road to FR 65 (Panther Creek) where the Thomas Lake trailhead is located. The trail is predominantly in dense, thick forest, but… Learn more about FR 6507 - Outlaw Road
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
The Monte's (NF 18)
This trail begins at the Oklahoma Campground and leads past Monte Carlo Lower Trailhead and Monte Cristo Lower Trailhead. This is a very narrow two-track that has large, deep potholes and erosion diversions to navigate.… Learn more about The Monte's (NF 18)
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Gentle Campers Offroad Creekside Drive
This gentle path is along the East Fork Lewis River. You will find yourself amongst beautiful trees, waterfalls, and free campgrounds. Having recently experienced a fire in 21-22 offshooting paths may see burn damage. This… Learn more about Gentle Campers Offroad Creekside Drive
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
FR - 6020
Forest Road 6020 connects from Big Lava Bed Trail to Forest Road 24 (Berryfields). There are several offshoot trails from off of this road. Scattered primitive camp spots were noted along the way. The trail… Learn more about FR - 6020
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
FR 8631
Forest Road 8631 connects from FR 86 to the WABDR (Section 1) trail. There are several offshoot trails that can be explored, as well as a handful of primitive camp spots that were noted along… Learn more about FR 8631
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
L-1200
L-1200 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. It's an easy gravel road that is well maintained by the state. Once on the trail, you will first cross the West Fork Washougal River where… Learn more about L-1200
Total Miles
10.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Hunters Bluff
Take the forest-covered path on your right. Deep woods become beautiful cliff sides, camping spots, and an overhang to a small creek where local wildlife comes to sip water. Large scat tracks litter this trail… Learn more about Hunters Bluff
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa
Road to Zigzag Mountain Hiking Trail
Turn down what seems to be a residential gravel road until the forest opens up in front of you. Feel the temperature drop as you enter the tree line and find yourself quickly at horse,… Learn more about Road to Zigzag Mountain Hiking Trail
Total Miles
0.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
FR 30 - Wind River
Forest Road 30 starts/ends at the Lone Butte Sno-Park and is a connecting road to FR 24, which has several campgrounds and hiking trails. The section before reaching FR 24 is paved. The dirt road… Learn more about FR 30 - Wind River
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
FR 86 - Cave Creek
Forest Road 86 is a wide and easy connector to several other trails in the area. The road conditions are that of a typical mountain road, complete with some washboard sections and large potholes to… Learn more about FR 86 - Cave Creek
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Larch Mountain L-1500
Larch Mountain L-1500 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which encompasses 90,000 acres of forest in Southwest Washington. During the winter and spring, this area isn't advised for vehicle traffic as it is… Learn more about Larch Mountain L-1500
Total Miles
7.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Deep Forest Connection Road
This beautiful trail takes you deep into Gifford Forest. Trees line your path as you cross pothole after pothole through gravel and mud. Following this path, you will find yourself with an option to go… Learn more about Deep Forest Connection Road
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Deep Woods Brap Adventure
This road is not for the faint of heart or those without a plan. Follow this off-camber, mud-filled, axle-grabbing trail to the end only to unload a smaller off-road vehicle. Overgrown and with no good… Learn more about Deep Woods Brap Adventure
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Axel Breaker Speed Bump Lane
Follow this trail deep into the woods for unmaintained over-landing, camping, hiking, hunting, foraging, and bird watching as well as practice shooting. This trail is densely forested and potholes will play tricks on your eyes… Learn more about Axel Breaker Speed Bump Lane
Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cloud Cap Road
This trail is an irregular gravel road marked by large rocks, numerous potholes, and segments of profound dust which create the potential to get stuck. Its accessibility varies with the seasons and may be gated… Learn more about Cloud Cap Road
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
L-1100
L-1100 is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest which is nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountain Range in Southwest Washington. These roads are well maintained and are gravel with very few potholes.… Learn more about L-1100
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Pepper Creek
Pepper Creek is an easy gravel road that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. It offers a couple of small camp spots, but the main attraction is the hikes, both Curly Creek Falls and… Learn more about Pepper Creek
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
FR 24 - Berryfields
Forest Road 24 is a main trail that leads to nearly a dozen campgrounds and trailheads from off this one road. There are also several offshoot trails to explore. The Pacific Crest Trail passes through… Learn more about FR 24 - Berryfields
Total Miles
8.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
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