Trail Overview

Lake Cavanaugh Road is a point-to-point wide gravel road that connects Lake Cavanaugh and SR530. This trail is well-maintained and open to all vehicle traffic, however, some larger vehicles will find some of the switchbacks on the southern side of the trail to be tight. There are several short steep grades, but they are all easily passable. Lake Cavanaugh Road is best used as an alternative route to Oso/530 to mix up the drive from Arlington to Darrington. There are few spots to stop and a gated trail breaks off the main road.

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Difficulty

This trail is open to all vehicle traffic except for some larger rigs and large trailers. There are a few short steep grades, some tight switchbacks, and potholes. The trail is a wide gravel road and is well maintained.

Technical Rating

JËËP JÖÜŘŇËŸ

Feb 26, 2026

Open

It’s simple easy gravel little up and downhill road open for public, no dirt or mud just gravel; few hiking trails I saw few people with dogs;good for first timers beginners 30-50 minutes;no network on my t mobile and make sure use offline map and save offline map for return home trip too because you are not going to get internet until highway 9

Tim Bayler

Oct 03, 2024

Open

Some loose gravel, and a few potholes. Mostly clear with speed limit (25) speeds.