Trail Overview

This 10.4-mile loop trail explores the forested area surrounded by the Chiwawa River, Wenatchee River, and Fish Lake. This area has multiple trails that are great for dirt bikes, ATVs, and SxSs. There are a couple of sections wide enough for a high-clearance 4WD vehicle. During winter, this area is popular for Nordic skiing. There are some areas with overgrowth that may cause pin-striping on full-sized vehicles. This trail is passable by AWD and 4WD vehicles.

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Difficulty

This is a single-vehicle trail with mud holes and washouts less than 12 inches in depth.

Technical Rating

James Sheppard

Jul 03, 2026

2004 Toyota Tacoma

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Tree is passable with high clearance.

Tony mazzotti

Jul 02, 2026

2013 Ford F-Series

Obstructed

Downed Tree

Road was blocked by single tree in NW area of the loop. otherwise the road was empty and dry. High clearance recommended with some of the dips, but 4x4 was never used.

Derek C

Jul 31, 2025

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Open

Normal

Per the forest service, this trail was NOT closed for fire activity, however it may occasionally be blocked by fire equipment. I was able to complete the trail.

Derek C

Jul 21, 2025

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Temporarily Closed

Fire Danger

at the north end, the west half of this trail was blocked by firefighting equipment assigned to the Pomas fire. I did not try ro approach from the south. the Eastern half is open and in excellent condition with many side trails accessible.

Bridger Folley

Dec 07, 2024

2020 Toyota Tacoma

Open

Snow/Ice

Snow. Lots of slush and ice. 4 wheel drive 100% needed and i had traction control off the whole time.

Matt Berliner

Oct 17, 2024

Open

Normal

A few rocky and washed out areas like the pictures. Good to have some clearance to get through. Otherwise easy. Lifted Tacoma went through easy. Definitely some brush to give pinstripes if your rig is wide.