Dirt Bike Trails
Near West Clarkston-Highland, Washington

Steptoe Canyon Road is a point-to-point gravel road that climbs from the banks of the Snake River up to the Palouse plateau. The road is lined with private property on both sides, so please be respectful when on this trail. There are lots of blind corners as well, so be sure to stay to the right. Th...
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Rimrock Road is a point-to-point gravel road that skirts along the top of the Snake River Canyon. The trail is lined with private farmland on either side, so please be respectful when passing through. The road is well-maintained and two lanes wide for its entire length. Watch out for farm equipment ...
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Wenatchee Big Butte is a 7-mile connection trail on the route to the Big Butte fire lookout. This is a well-groomed trail made mostly of compact dirt with the occasional loose gravel. This is approximately one vehicle wide. There are multiple pull-out and small offshoots, some of which were blocked ...
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This is a 1-mile trail up to a big butte fire lookout. If you are driving a dirt bike/SxS, you are able to drive continually up to the lookout. If you are in an SUV or full-sized vehicle, it is advised you park at the fence line and walk the remaining way.
Learn more about Big Butte Lookout

The trail takes you into a high alpine terrain, where you can look out over the valleys and meadows of the Umatilla National Forest. Wildlife is abundant, and there's a good chance of seeing deer or elk while driving on this trail. Wildflowers were blooming in early summer, and the sounds and smells...
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The trail consists of hard-packed dirt and gravel with no obstacles. It winds up Stevens Ridge through a forest of firs, pine trees, and wildflowers covering the hillside in early summer. You can spot wildlife in the area, such as deer, elk, and yellow-bellied marmots. It offers great views of the c...
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Eagle Creek is a 17.3-mile out-and-back trail that starts in the Craig Mountains at an elevation of 4,959' before descending to the Salmon River at 1,080'. The first 11 miles make up the descent, as the trail winds down through a tight, steep canyon along a creek sharing its name. This section is a ...
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Pomeroy Grouse Trail is a well-maintained forest service road. It is approximately two cars wide and is relatively free of obstacles. If you have time along this trail, make sure to check out the varying natural springs not far off the trail. A few names include Schneckloth Spring, stents spring, an...
Learn more about Pomeroy Grouse (National Forest Development RD 040) #1

Coleman Road connections Smoothing Iron and Wenatchee Big Butte Trails. It is a well-groomed dirt trail approximately 1.5 vehicles wide narrowing down to approximately 1 vehicle wide. There are numerous pull-out dispersed camping areas on the left-hand side and gorgeous valley views to the right. Th...
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The trail is a hard-packed gravel and dirt road, wide enough for 1.5 vehicles with spots to pull over. We didn't see any other vehicles on this trail. The elevation at the top is 5,000 feet, and the views of the Blue Mountains, rolling hills, bunch grass, pine, and fir trees are wonderful. Sunsets a...
Learn more about Ables Ridge

This easy-going trail winds through the thick forest, there are no obstacles on this trail. Many offshoot trails can be accessed without having to backtrack. There were no riders on the trail, but it was very dusty. A bandana to keep down dust is recommended.
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The trail winds through the Umatilla National Forest and includes a water feature known as Beer Bowl. If the water level is low enough, you can drive up to the top of the hill. There are wooden benches and a flat area where you can set up chairs to enjoy the view.
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This was not noted on the map, but in the wintertime, this is a very small trail that leads to a vault toilet and a warming cabin stocked with firewood and minor medical supplies. The trail had some remaining snow and there were signs of the previous fire in 2017 (I believe).
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The dirt road is wide with many spots to pull off and enjoy the panoramic views of the Blue Mountains in southeastern Washington. Wildflowers are in full bloom, and fir and pine trees are thick as you begin the trail. The forest gradually thins to an alpine ridge with remnants of an old forest fire ...
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Smoothing Iron Trail is a well-maintained approximately 10-mile trail. The primary ground cover is a mix of dirt and small loose gravel and the trail starts at approximately two car widths and narrows down to one. There are multiple areas of potholes and ruts on this trail, some deeper than others, ...
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The trail is a hard-packed dirt road in the Umatilla National Forest. It offers stunning views of the Blue Mountains, wildflowers in spring, and opportunities to spot wildlife. Remember to bring a chair to relax and enjoy the sunset on the ridge. The trail is lightly traveled, and I did not see anot...
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Easy drive along the gravel road that winds through the Umatilla National Forest. The terrain consists of hard-packed soil with thick pine and fir trees, basalt rock, and red powdery clay soil. Watch for wildlife such as deer, elk, coyotes, and grouse. Take some time to explore and view the wildflow...
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This is the second nearly 8-mile section of Pomeroy Grouse Flats. As continued, this trail is a well-groomed forest road that is approximately two cars wide. There are multiple gated offshoots to this trail, however at the time of adventure (memorial weekend '23), most of these gates were currently ...
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This is a county road only open from June 1-November 7 to motorized traffic, with gates closed during winter. This route is from gate to gate over Moscow Mountain through the woods. There is parking just past the Moscow side gate. The road is nice but narrow in parts--lots of mountain biking, hiking...
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This is a short but fun ride up to the Moscow Mountain lookout, which resides on the East Summit of Moscow Mountain. This trail is mostly dirt, with the first several hundred yards made up of large 2" gravel rock. This trail is relatively wide for a good portion before turning to a narrow two-track ...
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Wenatchee Big Butte is a 7-mile connection trail on the route to the Big Butte fire lookout. This is a well-groomed trail made mostly of compact dirt with the occasional loose gravel. This is approximately one vehicle wide. There are multiple pull-out and small offshoots, some of which were blocked ...
Learn more about Wenatchee Big Butte

This is a 1-mile trail up to a big butte fire lookout. If you are driving a dirt bike/SxS, you are able to drive continually up to the lookout. If you are in an SUV or full-sized vehicle, it is advised you park at the fence line and walk the remaining way.
Learn more about Big Butte Lookout

The trail takes you into a high alpine terrain, where you can look out over the valleys and meadows of the Umatilla National Forest. Wildlife is abundant, and there's a good chance of seeing deer or elk while driving on this trail. Wildflowers were blooming in early summer, and the sounds and smells...
Learn more about Pataha Cable Road

The trail consists of hard-packed dirt and gravel with no obstacles. It winds up Stevens Ridge through a forest of firs, pine trees, and wildflowers covering the hillside in early summer. You can spot wildlife in the area, such as deer, elk, and yellow-bellied marmots. It offers great views of the c...
Learn more about Stevens Ridge

Wenatchee Big Butte is a 7-mile connection trail on the route to the Big Butte fire lookout. This is a well-groomed trail made mostly of compact dirt with the occasional loose gravel. This is approximately one vehicle wide. There are multiple pull-out and small offshoots, some of which were blocked ...
Learn more about Wenatchee Big Butte

This is a 1-mile trail up to a big butte fire lookout. If you are driving a dirt bike/SxS, you are able to drive continually up to the lookout. If you are in an SUV or full-sized vehicle, it is advised you park at the fence line and walk the remaining way.
Learn more about Big Butte Lookout

The trail takes you into a high alpine terrain, where you can look out over the valleys and meadows of the Umatilla National Forest. Wildlife is abundant, and there's a good chance of seeing deer or elk while driving on this trail. Wildflowers were blooming in early summer, and the sounds and smells...
Learn more about Pataha Cable Road

The trail consists of hard-packed dirt and gravel with no obstacles. It winds up Stevens Ridge through a forest of firs, pine trees, and wildflowers covering the hillside in early summer. You can spot wildlife in the area, such as deer, elk, and yellow-bellied marmots. It offers great views of the c...
Learn more about Stevens Ridge