DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV

Total Miles 8.1
Technical Rating
2 Easy
Best Time Spring
Trail Type Full-Width Road
Accessible By
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Trail Overview

15 minutes outside of the quaint town of Eatonville, you'll find one of the locals' favorite OHV areas. This 8.1-mile trail accesses the Elbe Hills OHV Area from the west side and boasts several offshoots for dispersed camping. It has openings with amazing territorial views on a clear day, and moody photos when cloudy. The majority of the drive is smooth gravel and dirt trails, however, there are sections of it where potholes are plentiful. When paired with the heavily washboarded sections, you'll be calling your chiropractor once you're back in cell service. Despite signage along the trail clearly stating shooting is not allowed, there is obvious evidence that shooting does occur out here. Dispersed camping is allowed within the Elbe Hills State Forest. A Discover Pass is required to access and camp within State Forest land.

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Difficulty

Potholes are plentiful and it's heavily washboarded in areas.

Technical Rating

2

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Allen Payne
Feb 21, 2026
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Micah B.
Dec 25, 2025
Open
Mostly dry, a few small mud puddles but nothing significant. Honestly, sort of boring.

DNR 8 to Elbe Hills OHV Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

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

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