Northwest Passage

Total Miles
2.3

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

Single Track

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Northwest Passage is a 2.4-mile dirt bike route that offers a fast and flowy ride through a logging area with open views and tall ferns. The trail features tight, quick curves and brake bumps, with mostly smooth dirt and some small loose rocks. Intersections are generally marked, though a few unmarked crossings can be confusing. The south end connects to Tahuya River Trail, while the north end links to the ATV Connector trail before looping to a forest road. This trail is well-maintained and dusty, providing a pleasant ride with good visibility.

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Northwest Passage
Northwest Passage

Difficulty

This is an easy trail suited for riders looking for a smooth and moderately technical ride with some quick turns and minor obstacles.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Northwest Passage can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Tahuya is a popular OHV trail system located in the Tahuya State Forest, with primary access from the Elfendahl staging area, which offers a first-come, first-served campground and day-use parking. A Washington Discover Pass is required. Additional trailheads and campgrounds provide multiple entry points into the network. As an active working forest, trail routes and conditions are subject to change and closures due to ongoing logging operations.

Northwest Passage Map

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