Trail Overview
Fox Creek Ridge - FS 4698 is a 6.3-mile graded gravel forest service road that provides an exceptionally peaceful backcountry transit. The wide, forgiving path weaves effortlessly through a beautiful, dense canopy of towering evergreen trees, offering ample shade with dappled sunlight filtering through to the forest floor. Throughout the entirety of the route, the surface remains incredibly smooth and well-maintained, offering a highly relaxing, "easy rolling" driving experience. This tranquil forest transit is highly recommended during the summer and fall seasons when the surface is driest and most predictable. Drivers can expect a steady, unbothered cruising pace, as the wide trail easily accommodates larger vehicles and completely lacks any severe ruts, deep mud holes, or aggressive rock obstacles. It is the perfect route for a laid-back afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of the dense Pacific Northwest timber.
Difficulty
Fox Creek Ridge comfortably earns a Level 1 Easy technical rating because of its exceptionally well-maintained, graded gravel surface. Described explicitly as an "easy rolling" route, the trail presents absolutely no significant technical challenges, deep ruts, steep, intimidating inclines, or clearance-testing rock obstacles. Although the data sheet formally notes High Clearance 4x4, the actual visual condition of this specific road indicates that virtually any standard passenger car, 2WD crossover, or SUV could safely and comfortably complete the drive under dry summer or fall conditions.
