Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cascade Valley, Washington
Wild Horse Monument
This is a relatively easy trail that takes you beyond the Wild Horse Monument and into BLM land. Overall, this is a GREAT trail to learn the basics of off-roading in a fun and safe… Learn more about Wild Horse Monument
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Frenchman Coulee Tour
Most travelers explore the south side of Frenchman Coulee and completely overlook the solitude of the north side. The spur trails lead you to various vantage points along the coulee rim. Each of those spurs… Learn more about Frenchman Coulee Tour
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite
This trail is gorgeous and features views unique to eastern Washington. There are a few shallow water crossings and some light mud. Some of the water crossings in the area have large rocks, so take… Learn more about Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Jackknife Ridge Road
Jackknife Ridge Road takes you from the Columbia River at Whiskey Dick Creek, up and over Jackknife Ridge. This recorded route ends at Skookumchuck Creek, which may or may not be passible depending on the… Learn more about Jackknife Ridge Road
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Quilomene Ridge Road
One-way route with beautiful views over Quilomene Ridge Road to a large camp spot on the banks of Columbia River north of Vantage, WA. This is a nice trip for a group as the camp… Learn more about Quilomene Ridge Road
Total Miles
27.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Duffy Creek Overlook
The Duffy Creek route takes you across some of the most scenic BLM land in central Washington. Most of the route overlooks the stunning Waterville Plateau. The route eventually descends into Duffy Creek; however, that… Learn more about Duffy Creek Overlook
Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi
Homestead Trail
This is a rough dirt and rocky trail leading to the remains of an old Homestead. On this route depending on the time of year you go through there are 2 water crossings but they… Learn more about Homestead Trail
Total Miles
15.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Windfarm Adventure
This easy gravel road takes you through the Puget Sound Energy Wild Horse Wind Farm. A typical passenger car can handle this section with ease. Starting at the closed gate (season dependent), on the keypad,… Learn more about Windfarm Adventure
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Whiskey Dick Scenic Overlook Trail
This is an extremely rough rocky dirt road. The road goes by several different reservoirs and dams. It has very scenic views from on top of a ridge line looking down at the Columbia River… Learn more about Whiskey Dick Scenic Overlook Trail
Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
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,… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4
Total Miles
49.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hungry Mountain
The Hungry Mountain Trail begins 1 mile west of the Methow River, where Gold Creek Road meets Forest Service Road 4330/South Fork Gold Creek. The easy-going route is made up of gravel, crushed granite, and… Learn more about Hungry Mountain
Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Top of the World
This trail leads to an amazing 360 degree view campsite with a fire pit. Easy dirt trail leading to a small hill climb up to the viewpoint. This trail may have some loose rocks and… Learn more about Top of the World
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Top of the World
Easy trail with loose rock and ruts as well as dirt and gravel throughout. Gentle grade most of the trail until a slight incline to the top. A few camping spots along the trail. The… Learn more about Top of the World
Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
View for Days
Slow meandering trail through trees and snow. This trail leads to other spur trails off this one. Very wet during spring and early summer. Standing water and snow cover some of this trail. Fairly easy… Learn more about View for Days
Total Miles
0.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Umptatum Ridge Road
Umtanum ridge road is a dirt road with a few deep rutted sections. There are multiple switchbacks as you continue up the hills and as you come down. There is a small bridge crossing with… Learn more about Umptatum Ridge Road
Total Miles
12.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sunday Stroll
Easy drive through this trail. Seasonal trail only as the trail head is blocked with snow from the approach road being plowed. Easy dirt/gravel road without any major obstructions. You will find a few view… Learn more about Sunday Stroll
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
North Fork Gold Creek
The North Fork Gold Creek trail begins 7.25 miles from Hwy 153 at the junction with Buttermilk-Libby Road. This easy route is made up of gravel and crushed granite and travels almost entirely through the… Learn more about North Fork Gold Creek
Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
NF7322-200
This is a four-mile, tight, rocky, and unmaintained Forest Service Road in the Wenatchee National Forest on the flanks of the Enchantments Mountains. It connects Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) to the… Learn more about NF7322-200
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Iron Creek - Blewett Tie - NF9714-113
This is a roughly 3-mile gravel Forest Service Road connecting Iron Creek Road to Old Blewett Pass (a tight one-lane paved road) in the Wenatchee National Forest on the Eastern flank of the Enchantments Mountains.… Learn more about Iron Creek - Blewett Tie - NF9714-113
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Newlands Road
Newlands Road is a dusty roads with loose rocks. There are some uphill spots where loose rocks could be a problem, however for the most part it is just a dirt road. There are a… Learn more about Newlands Road
Total Miles
4.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Big Hill is one of the best campsites in Washington. 360 degree views cover both the Chelan Mountains and Lake Chelan with some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets you'll ever experience. The cabin… Learn more about West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Rattlesnake
Paved road from staging to Rattlesnake Rd turnoff, then gravel and two-track road around the route, until the final paved segment of Scatter Creek Rd back to the staging area. Some portions of the route… Learn more about Rattlesnake
Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Swan Lake 1
This is one of several short loop rides in a popular camping/recreation area of Ferry County. Scatter Creek Rd is paved into the Swan Lake campground area, but the remaining roads on the route are… Learn more about Swan Lake 1
Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Swan Lake 2
A combination of paved and gravel roads through forested and open rural country side. The route is designed to transit either to or from Republic to the Swan Lake region which is a popular recreation… Learn more about Swan Lake 2
Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Jones Road
Jones road has a few small obstacles, most of which have been cleared, but may require caution. For the most part, this trail is pretty easy going despite the incline. Snow would make it more… Learn more about Jones Road
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Sheep Mtn
Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches. Learn more about Sheep Mtn
Total Miles
9.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Barber Springs Road
Barber Springs Road is a 4-mile, semi-maintained gravel and rock Forest Service road (no FS road #?) connecting Manastash Road up to Manastash Ridge Road and it's adjacent ORV trails at roughly 5200'. This is… Learn more about Barber Springs Road
Total Miles
4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Manastash Road - NF3100
This is the middle 8-mile section of the longer 15-mile Manastash Road that travels up to Manastash Ridge from Ellensburg WA. It is a wide, well-maintained gravel Forest Service road. This is a segment of… Learn more about Manastash Road - NF3100
Total Miles
7.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Quartz Mountain
The roads in the Quartz Mountain area are mainly gravel roads, with side roads being less travelled, two track roads that may be rutted, rocky and muddy in spots. Road to the old lookout site… Learn more about Quartz Mountain
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Bethel Ridge Tie Road
Slow going over a rough road of basalt rock. This road rises steeply from roughly 1700' at the Oak Creek Wildlife office off of Highway 12 to over 4000'. There is a seasonal gate at… Learn more about Bethel Ridge Tie Road