Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Cathcart, Washington
North fork road
This is a relatively easy trail. It consists of mostly compacted dirt with some loose gravel sections and a few concrete sections with bridges. This trail is good any time of year, but particularly beautiful… Learn more about North fork road
Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
The Ferns on French Creek
A short trail that takes you to an awesome camp spot near a small waterfall and creek. Old-growth type forest lines the trail and the last section to the camp spot is lined with ferns.… Learn more about The Ferns on French Creek
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
S. Skagit Hwy to Gee Point
The first 17 miles of this trail is ideal for beginners, due to its mellow, packed gravel roadway, 1.5-vehicle width, and few sections of potholes. Therefore, it can be run in any type of vehicle.… Learn more about S. Skagit Hwy to Gee Point
Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Riverside
Very easy gravel trail with one water crossing. This trail was washed out, but has since been repaired. Unmaintained in the winter. This trail follows the river for most of the trail. Nice place to… Learn more about Riverside
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Mine Creek Rd
Take some time to get away from the city and escape to the hills with this quick, rocky run. Stop for a picnic at Mine Creek, or take a shooting break in one of the… Learn more about Mine Creek Rd
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
Garcia Road
This road accesses the Palouse to Cascades, or Iron Horse trail, as well as a number of other trailheads and forest service roads. While the main road is relatively tame, there is a small 4x4… Learn more about Garcia Road
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Mountain Trail
The North Mountain Trail is an out and back in Mount Baker National Forest. It passes through private land so be mindful if camping. There are a few campsites along the trail, with the most… Learn more about North Mountain Trail
Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Middle Fork/Goldmeyer Rd
This road follows the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River up to the trailhead for Goldmyer hot springs (reservations are required and can be made online), Dingford Creek, and many more. The first half of… Learn more about Middle Fork/Goldmeyer Rd
Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mason Lake/Talapus Lake Trailhead
Easy trails right off Interstate 90! These trails cut through thick, beautiful forests and end at epic trailheads that take you into the SW corner of the Alpine Lake Wilderness Area. The trail is potholed… Learn more about Mason Lake/Talapus Lake Trailhead
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tinkham Road (NF-55)
This road runs parallel to I-90 and can be entered from the East or West. You can hop back onto the interstate at either end making it a great side detour. While any 2 wheel… Learn more about Tinkham Road (NF-55)
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Overlook of Seattle Campsite
This trail is hardly a trail and more of some backwoods exploring through an old logging and quarry site. The best part of this loop is the campsite is well worth the short trek. Due… Learn more about Overlook of Seattle Campsite
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Slippery Creek Road
This is a primitive dead-end logging road. There are a few pull-off for day camping and quite a few spectacular views of Mount Rainier. Where the road dead-ends, it was dug out, so could be… Learn more about Slippery Creek Road
Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Yakima Pass
Yakima Pass runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. It is a gravel road with a considerable amount of potholes, both big and small, so be aware that you will get tossed around. There is a… Learn more about Yakima Pass
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Roaring ridge lookout
Roaring ridge lookout is an in-and-out trail leading to a scenic lookout with a nearly 360deg-view of the surrounding area. Half way up the trail, you get a panoramic view of Lost Lake. This is… Learn more about Roaring ridge lookout
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
FS70 Greenwater to Cliffdell
You will find FS70 just outside of Greenwater heading east off of SR410. This road is paved for the first 10 miles. There are many camping spots along the way. When you reach the sno-park,… Learn more about FS70 Greenwater to Cliffdell
Total Miles
34.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Olympic National Forest, Quilcene Range
This is a well maintained single lane gravel road that becomes pavement if continuing south further from the trail. It can be driven by any 2wd or 4wd vehicle. It offers a large climb and… Learn more about Olympic National Forest, Quilcene Range
Total Miles
5.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lonesome Lake FS75
Start this trail by turning onto Crystal River Ranch Road in Greenwater, WA. This is an easy-to-travel, gravel logging road that takes you up to Lonesome Lake. The trip is about an hour one way… Learn more about Lonesome Lake FS75
Total Miles
15.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Trail Ridge Road
Trail Ridge Road is an easy, windy, single-width Forest Service gravel and dirt road that takes you up and around the Baker Lake area. It is a mostly well maintained dirt road with minimal potholes,… Learn more about Trail Ridge Road
Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
National Forest Development Road 310
Short and easy out and back track that leads to an epic open area campsite that would fit 2-3 vehicles. Enjoy stellar views of Mt. Rainier with the benefit of good windbreak trees surrounding the… Learn more about National Forest Development Road 310
Total Miles
0.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Stampede Pass - Crystal Springs to Greenwater
Crossing the Snoqualmie National Forest and private Weyerhaeuser land from I-90 to WA-410 is an easy and fun adventure. This route is closed in the winter due to snow. Following a series of Forest Service… Learn more about Stampede Pass - Crystal Springs to Greenwater
Total Miles
29.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Baker River Road
Baker River Road is a combination of paved, dirt and gravel roads at varying points. This is an easy and not rutted out and back trail that drives around multiple locations of Baker Lake, including… Learn more about Baker River Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Hamma Hamma Trail with View of The Brothers
This is a non-technical drive through the forest up to a viewpoint overlooking the valley and The Brothers. Viewpoint has space for about 5 rigs to pull over and take a lunch break. There a… Learn more about Hamma Hamma Trail with View of The Brothers
Total Miles
13.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su
NF Road 1131
This National Forest Road leads up to the Boulder Ridge Trailhead. This trail was full of twists and turns and was unmaintained and quite overgrown. Guaranteed to leave pinstripes. It was dirt and gravel with… Learn more about NF Road 1131
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Cabin Creek Road (NF-41)
As you start on Cabin Creek Road, from the Stampede Pass side, you'll begin to ascend about 900 feet over 4.5 miles that will lead you along some beautiful views looking east over the mountains… Learn more about Cabin Creek Road (NF-41)
Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Amabilis Mtn Summit
You'll find this trail right off I-90 via the Cabin Creek Road exit. The entire trail is a single lane gravel and dirt road, with places to pull over every now and then. Should be… Learn more about Amabilis Mtn Summit
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tacoma Pass Connector
The Tacoma Pass Connector route connects the Stampede Pass Route, with the Cabin Creek Route. It's a densely wooded section of the Tacoma Pass FS5200. There are no spectacular views, but there are spots along… Learn more about Tacoma Pass Connector
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Kachess Overlook
This is an easy road that winds its way up the mountain past a waterfall and streams to find an incredible view of Lake Kachess and French Cabin Creek Basin. The road is covered in… Learn more about Kachess Overlook
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
East Kachess Road 4818
This is a beautiful trail around the east side of Lake Kachess. Wrapped in tree cover, this road provides access to a number of additional trails and campsites, as well as views of the lake.… Learn more about East Kachess Road 4818
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bacon Creek
A typical maintained forest road, with lots of potholes and overgrown parts. Beautiful plants and trees, very green and lush as most trails are in this area. Parts of this trail run parallel to the… Learn more about Bacon Creek
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Knox Creek - 4308
Knox Creek Road Number 4308 runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is a natural surface road, that is tight, overgrown, and one lane with no turnouts. The road becomes steep at the end, one… Learn more about Knox Creek - 4308