Off-Road Trails Near Ronald, Washington

Corral Creek is a 4.5-mile point-to-point route that follows a rough single-lane gravel road through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The road features moderate rutting and water damage throughout, with larger ruts becoming more common farther up the route. Corral Creek provides access to sev...
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South Cle Elum Ridge is a 6.5-mile maintained gravel Forest Service road climbing from roughly 2,200 feet up to 4,000 feet in elevation. This is a segment of a larger north-south 60-mile overlanding route connecting Cle Elum and the Highway 90 corridor to Nile on the 410. It travels gravel Forest Se...
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Middle Fork Teanaway is a 1.5-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane gravel road into the Teanaway Community Forest. A Discover Pass is required for access. The route provides access to Indian Camp Campground and follows the Middle Fork Teanaway River through a scenic forested corridor. ...
Learn more about Middle Fork Teanaway - FS 4305113

Tucker Creek Road offers a classic Pacific Northwest off-road experience with a mix of gravel, dirt, and rocky stretches that keep things interesting. The road is generally passable for high-clearance vehicles, but expect rough sections with ruts and deep puddles during the wet season. As you climb,...
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The trail leads you into high alpine terrain, offering stunning views of the valleys and meadows of the Wenatchee National Forest. Wildlife is abundant along the route, and you may have a good chance of spotting deer or elk while traversing the trail. In early summer, wildflowers bloom beautifully. ...
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This is a beautiful trail around the east side of Lake Kachess. Wrapped in tree cover, this road provides access to a number of additional trails and campsites, as well as views of the lake. The road is usually in good condition but sometimes has deep potholes. The East Kachess Group Campsite is ava...
Learn more about East Kachess Road 4818

Lankin Loop is a 2-mile, maintained gravel Forest Service road connecting South Cle Elum Ridge down to Miners Point Road and the North Fork of Taneum Creek. This is a segment of a larger North-South 60-mile Overlanding route connecting Cle Elum and the Highway 90 Corridor to Nile on the Highway 410 ...
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The trail is rated as level 1 and winds through a thick forest with no major obstacles, aside from occasional squirrels. The view at Taneum Point is breathtaking on a clear day. Be sure to check out the US Geological Survey marker for Taneum Point. The trail can be dusty, so wearing a bandana is rec...
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The trail consists of hard-packed dirt and gravel, and you'll find it mostly clear of obstacles. You might come across a tree that's fallen onto the trail, so having a handsaw or chainsaw handy can be really helpful for clearing any deadfall. The trail winds around a beautiful ridge, surrounded by a...
Learn more about Taneum - NF 3300

The trail can accommodate 1 to 2 vehicles, depending on the location, with many pull-off areas available if needed. It has an elevation gain of 1,600 feet, reaching over 4,000 feet at the summit. As you ascend into the alpine forest, the terrain will change;trees become thinner, and views will open ...
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Miners Point is a 2.5-mile maintained gravel Forest Service road above the North Fork of Taneum Creek, spurring off Taneum Road at the Taneum Junction. This is a segment of a larger north-south 60-mile overlanding route connecting Cle Elum and the Highway 90 corridor to Nile on the Highway 410 corri...
Learn more about Miners Point - NF3300-133

Forest Service Road 4828 is a fun and approachable off-road trail that delivers both scenic beauty and technical driving in the heart of central Washington. The main road is a well-maintained gravel surface, generally hard-packed with occasional loose rock and shallow ruts. It's accessible for most ...
Learn more about Kachess Lake Labyrinth - FS4828

Following Cabin Creek Road, this trail is mostly easy and one of the ways to get across Stampede Pass. At about 2 miles in, the road and bridge that crossed Cabin Creek are washed out, and there is a detour that brings you to a shallow (in the fall) water crossing at Cabin Creek. From there, the tra...
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Hawson Creek is a 5.5-mile out-and-back route that climbs through forested terrain toward a basin below Sasse Mountain. The single-lane gravel road begins relatively straightforward but becomes progressively rougher with elevation. Significant rutting crosses the roadway in several locations, while ...
Learn more about Howson Creek - FS 4300128

French Cabin Creek runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. It is a gravel road with washboard sections and steep gradual inclines. There is an abundant amount of camping. Right after the bridge, you will find a large dispersed campground in French Cabin Creek Recreation Area. It is on either sid...
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This trail route is full of loose gravel, rocks, and dirt. The trail features a pretty steady incline with a few rutted areas and a couple of areas of well-sized loose rocks. At the time I ran this trail (summer) there were multiple trees down, which caused me to have to turn around at the end of th...
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Thorp Creek is a 2.8-mile out-and-back route that climbs through dense forest toward the upper reaches of the Thorp Creek drainage. The single-lane gravel road becomes progressively rougher as it gains elevation, with larger ruts, increasing brush encroachment, and deteriorating road conditions in t...
Learn more about Thorp Creek - FS 4312

Gnat Flat is a 8.5-mile, maintained gravel forest service road connecting West Taneum Road up through Gnat Flat to Tamarack Springs Road at roughly 5,000'. This is a segment of a larger North-South 60-mile Overlanding route connecting Cle Elum and the Highway 90 Corridor to Nile on the Highway 410 c...
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Knox Creek Road Number 4308 runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is a natural surface road, that is tight, overgrown, and one lane with no turnouts. The road becomes steep at the end, one section requires a high clearance four-wheel drive vehicle as it has become very washed out over the y...
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Little Salmon La Sac Road is a 6.4-mile out-and-back route that climbs 2,661 feet from Highway 903 into the mountains above Cle Elum Lake. The single-lane gravel road features switchbacks, moderate rutting, water damage, and a few steeper sections with loose surfaces. As the route gains elevation, d...
Learn more about Little Salmon La Sac Road - FS 4315

South Cle Elum Ridge is a 6.5-mile maintained gravel Forest Service road climbing from roughly 2,200 feet up to 4,000 feet in elevation. This is a segment of a larger north-south 60-mile overlanding route connecting Cle Elum and the Highway 90 corridor to Nile on the 410. It travels gravel Forest Se...
Learn more about South Cle Elum Ridge - NF3350

Middle Fork Teanaway is a 1.5-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane gravel road into the Teanaway Community Forest. A Discover Pass is required for access. The route provides access to Indian Camp Campground and follows the Middle Fork Teanaway River through a scenic forested corridor. ...
Learn more about Middle Fork Teanaway - FS 4305113

Tucker Creek Road offers a classic Pacific Northwest off-road experience with a mix of gravel, dirt, and rocky stretches that keep things interesting. The road is generally passable for high-clearance vehicles, but expect rough sections with ruts and deep puddles during the wet season. As you climb,...
Learn more about Tucker Creek Road

The trail leads you into high alpine terrain, offering stunning views of the valleys and meadows of the Wenatchee National Forest. Wildlife is abundant along the route, and you may have a good chance of spotting deer or elk while traversing the trail. In early summer, wildflowers bloom beautifully. ...
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South Cle Elum Ridge is a 6.5-mile maintained gravel Forest Service road climbing from roughly 2,200 feet up to 4,000 feet in elevation. This is a segment of a larger north-south 60-mile overlanding route connecting Cle Elum and the Highway 90 corridor to Nile on the 410. It travels gravel Forest Se...
Learn more about South Cle Elum Ridge - NF3350

Middle Fork Teanaway is a 1.5-mile out-and-back route that follows a single-lane gravel road into the Teanaway Community Forest. A Discover Pass is required for access. The route provides access to Indian Camp Campground and follows the Middle Fork Teanaway River through a scenic forested corridor. ...
Learn more about Middle Fork Teanaway - FS 4305113

Tucker Creek Road offers a classic Pacific Northwest off-road experience with a mix of gravel, dirt, and rocky stretches that keep things interesting. The road is generally passable for high-clearance vehicles, but expect rough sections with ruts and deep puddles during the wet season. As you climb,...
Learn more about Tucker Creek Road

The trail leads you into high alpine terrain, offering stunning views of the valleys and meadows of the Wenatchee National Forest. Wildlife is abundant along the route, and you may have a good chance of spotting deer or elk while traversing the trail. In early summer, wildflowers bloom beautifully. ...
Learn more about 3350-114