Bethel Ridge Road 15

Total Miles6.6
Technical Rating
1Easy
Best TimeSpring, Summer, Fall
Trail TypeFull-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

A scenic 6.6-mile dirt and gravel route in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest that climbs over 3,000 feet to connect U.S. Highway 12 with the high-elevation Bethel Ridge area.

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Difficulty

The road is well maintained gravel.

Technical Rating

1

Status Reports

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Eddie Fox
Sep 18, 2026
Open
Normal
Strait forward drive. Easy and enjoyable. Trail conditions were perfect.
Michael Arensdorf
Aug 31, 2026
2016 Triumph Tiger 800 XCX
Open
NormalWashboard
The climb over bethel ridge and throughout FS-15 is a pretty easy ride for an Adventure motorcycle. The 2/10 difficulty is accurate.
Austin Wright
Jul 10, 2026
2017 Toyota Tacoma
Open
NormalDusty
Emerald City Rivian Club
Sep 21, 2024
2022 Rivian R1T
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Normal
Dan Brown
Jul 04, 2024
2014 Jeep Wrangler
Open
Normal
Dawnie C
Jun 21, 2024
2022 Toyota 4Runner
Open
WashboardDustyNormal
Riley Obrien
Jul 26, 2023
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NormalDustyWashboard
Breck Waggoner
May 31, 2023
Open

Bethel Ridge Road 15 Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance
  • Full Width

Access Description

Managed by the U.S. Forest Service Naches Ranger District within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Access is free but subject to seasonal snow closures, which typically block the road through winter and early spring. Visitors must adhere to the current Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM) designations. Temporary closures may occur due to active logging, washouts, or wildfire activity.

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