Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4

Total Miles
52.4

Elevation

1,743.98 ft

Duration

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Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Overview

The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles as well as 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately, the tail end of section 4 was still snowed in at this particular time and was deemed not passable. This section covers terrain from Wenatchee to Lake Chelan when completely passable. Section 4 heading North up Nahahum (pronounces nah-hum) Canyon from Cashmere brings drivers to a 360deg view atop Chumstick Peak at approximately 5,810 feet of elevation. The route winds up Roaring Ridge in the Entiat Mountains before reaching descending steep switchbacks to the one-store town of Ardenvoir, which has basic rations, gas, and a small cafe. The cafe was closed at this time.

Photos of Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4

Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4

Difficulty

I rated this trail a level three at this point in time because of snow conditions, particularly those on tight ledges. However if there had been no snow, the rating for this trail may be slightly less.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

Daniel Benitez
Jul 20, 2024
2024 Toyota Tundra
Open
Normal
Dusty
I only did half of this trail. I went to the top of Chumstick mountain and slept up there! Really nice view. It was an easy trip up there but once you are up there the trail get narrow, with a lot of bushes. It’s rough with a wide truck. I got a lot of love marks.
Philip Roell
Jun 19, 2024
2020 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Dusty
Dusty, first part of trail entering Swakane was smooth from previous logging in Fall 2023. Only went up the trail about 10mi but was clear of obstacles.
Yi Huang
May 31, 2024
Open
Dusty
Dirt roads. Not possible to reach lake Chelan ( road closed)
Whiskey Victor
May 27, 2024
2023 Jeep Gladiator
Open
Dusty
Normal

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