Dirt Bike Trails
Near Waterville, Washington

The Duffy Creek route takes you across some of the most scenic BLM land in central Washington. Most of the route overlooks the stunning Waterville Plateau. The route eventually descends into Duffy Creek; however, that section of the route is less used, overgrown, and narrow. Full-sized vehicles will...
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Powerline Road is a 4.2-mile point-to-point single-lane dirt route that includes shelf-road sections and some potholes and rutted areas that may make travel difficult for low-clearance vehicles. The road shares its first 1.6 miles with Section 4 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route, where u...
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FS 5303210 is a 6.9-mile point-to-point single-lane dirt route. The road is generally smooth but includes shelf road sections and some brush encroachment in narrower areas. A short but steep climb is present along the route, featuring fist-sized loose rock where 4WD is recommended. This trail is par...
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Swakane Canyon Road is a 12.1-mile point-to-point route that begins directly off Highway 97 as a wide two-lane gravel road before narrowing and becoming rougher past the shooting range at mile 1.3. As the route climbs, it features some rutted, narrow sections where low-clearance vehicles are not rec...
Learn more about Swakane Canyon Road - FS 7415

Oklahoma Gulch Road is a 5.7-mile point-to-point route that follows a wide, smooth, and well-maintained gravel and dirt surface, connecting Mud Creek Road to Highway 97. A Discover Pass is required for access. The road becomes steeper and more winding southeast of the intersection with South Fork Mu...
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This trail is gorgeous and features views unique to eastern Washington. There are a few shallow water crossings and some light mud. Some of the water crossings in the area have large rocks, so take it slow. Be aware of huge potholes, and maintain a slower speed for that reason. This particular path ...
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Steliko Canyon Road is a 6.9-mile out-and-back route that begins by climbing past the work camp in Ardenvoir. The trail is steep and single-lane, featuring water bars, shelf road sections, and areas of mild rutting. As the route continues, rutting becomes more pronounced and brush encroachment incre...
Learn more about Steliko Ridge Road - FS 5310

Mud Creek Road is a 7.5-mile point-to-point route that begins as a wide, smooth road with occasional potholes and numerous spur trails branching off along the way. The route includes some mildly rutted sections before narrowing and transitioning into a shelf road in the upper portions, where water d...
Learn more about Mud Creek Road - FS 53

This 5.1-mile point-to-point trail begins at the end of the pavement on Eagle Creek Road and connects to Derby Canyon Road. This is a fun trail to drive with all the switchbacks as you climb from 2000 to 3500 feet elevation. This trail is passable by stock 4WD or AWD vehicles.
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The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure, dual-sport motorcycles, and 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately, the tail end of section 4 was still snowed in at this particular time and was...
Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4

This forest road is dirt-based and narrow, but widens and turns to gravel as you descend into Echo Valley. The trail is one vehicle wide for the majority of the time, with places to pass. You will encounter ruts and wash under a foot, and many humps/whoops that will lift you out of the seat if taken...
Learn more about Washington Creek Road - FS 8021

This is a dirt-based forest road that climbs more than 3,000 feet in elevation. There are sections of gravel and mulch, with some areas having loose rocks. There are humps/whoops in the road that you must go over, and the road is narrow and one vehicle wide in most places, with no room to pass. Ther...
Learn more about Cooper Mountain Road Southwest - FS 8020

This is an easy gravel road that climbs up Echo Ridge approximately 400 feet in elevation. There are a couple of turns, but overall, this is an easy trail that any vehicle type could traverse. There are multiple hiking, biking, and snowmobile trails along the way, and the trail dead ends in the park...
Learn more about Echo Ridge - FS 8021-130

The Blag Mountain Trail is a gem that caters to both seasoned adventurers and novice explorers seeking a thrilling yet accessible off-roading experience. What sets this trail apart is its versatility, accommodating 2WD vehicles without the need for specialized, highly capable off-road vehicles or el...
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Tillicum Road is an 8.9-mile point-to-point route that follows a wide, smooth, and well-maintained dirt road. The route descends into a canyon along Tillicum Creek and passes through a recently burned area. Logging operations are currently active, so users should be aware of equipment and truck traf...
Learn more about Tillicum Road - FS 58

This is a forest road that climbs over 3,000 feet in elevation. The trail starts on gravel and transitions to dirt. As the road climbs, it also becomes narrow and one lane wide in many areas, with no place to pass. There are some ruts and washouts under a foot deep, which should not cause an issue. ...
Learn more about Joe Creek Road - FS 8210

This is a mostly gravel forest road that climbs to the top of Washington Butte at 4,347 feet in elevation. The trail is narrow, two-track in most areas, and one vehicle wide with few places to pass. There is one sharp hairpin turn, and there are minor ledges along the trail. There are minor ruts and...
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This is a spur trail of the WABDR that's well worth the stop. You can drive up most of the way to the lookout tower and park. You will need to walk the rest of the way up. Depending where you park, it can be up to a half mile walk.This lookout tower is staffed in the summer months by the Forest Serv...
Learn more about Sugarloaf Mountain Lookout Tower

Tyee Lookout Road is a 4.2-mile out-and-back single-lane gravel route that climbs steeply from approximately 4,400 feet to 6,600 feet, ending at Tyee Lookout. The road is generally well-maintained but features steep water bars that may make travel difficult for low-clearance vehicles. The turnaround...
Learn more about Tyee Lookout Road - FS 5713

This is a narrow, one-lane, dirt-based forest road. There are a few places to pass, and the trail is a shelf road most of the way with over 2,100 feet in elevation change. There are ruts and wash under a foot, and bumpy rock garden sections with some loose rock. The switchbacks have ledges with high...
Learn more about Johnson Creek Road - FS 8213

The Duffy Creek route takes you across some of the most scenic BLM land in central Washington. Most of the route overlooks the stunning Waterville Plateau. The route eventually descends into Duffy Creek; however, that section of the route is less used, overgrown, and narrow. Full-sized vehicles will...
Learn more about Duffy Creek Overlook

Powerline Road is a 4.2-mile point-to-point single-lane dirt route that includes shelf-road sections and some potholes and rutted areas that may make travel difficult for low-clearance vehicles. The road shares its first 1.6 miles with Section 4 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route, where u...
Learn more about Powerline Road - FS 5303

FS 5303210 is a 6.9-mile point-to-point single-lane dirt route. The road is generally smooth but includes shelf road sections and some brush encroachment in narrower areas. A short but steep climb is present along the route, featuring fist-sized loose rock where 4WD is recommended. This trail is par...
Learn more about FS 5303210

Swakane Canyon Road is a 12.1-mile point-to-point route that begins directly off Highway 97 as a wide two-lane gravel road before narrowing and becoming rougher past the shooting range at mile 1.3. As the route climbs, it features some rutted, narrow sections where low-clearance vehicles are not rec...
Learn more about Swakane Canyon Road - FS 7415

The Duffy Creek route takes you across some of the most scenic BLM land in central Washington. Most of the route overlooks the stunning Waterville Plateau. The route eventually descends into Duffy Creek; however, that section of the route is less used, overgrown, and narrow. Full-sized vehicles will...
Learn more about Duffy Creek Overlook

Powerline Road is a 4.2-mile point-to-point single-lane dirt route that includes shelf-road sections and some potholes and rutted areas that may make travel difficult for low-clearance vehicles. The road shares its first 1.6 miles with Section 4 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route, where u...
Learn more about Powerline Road - FS 5303

FS 5303210 is a 6.9-mile point-to-point single-lane dirt route. The road is generally smooth but includes shelf road sections and some brush encroachment in narrower areas. A short but steep climb is present along the route, featuring fist-sized loose rock where 4WD is recommended. This trail is par...
Learn more about FS 5303210

Swakane Canyon Road is a 12.1-mile point-to-point route that begins directly off Highway 97 as a wide two-lane gravel road before narrowing and becoming rougher past the shooting range at mile 1.3. As the route climbs, it features some rutted, narrow sections where low-clearance vehicles are not rec...
Learn more about Swakane Canyon Road - FS 7415