Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Dallesport, Washington
Little Badger Creek
A dusty but well-maintained dirt trail that crosses through a nature preserve and continues into the Hood National Forest ending at a lush little forest campground with a creek running through it. The trail starts… Learn more about Little Badger Creek
Total Miles
7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Clinger Trail Hood NF
Very narrow dirt trail in a heavily forested area. Not recommended for larger or full-size vehicles, the trees are very overgrown, except pinstriping. There were some low-hanging trees and one across the trail. Bring equipment… Learn more about Clinger Trail Hood NF
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Lookout Mountain Road - FR 4410000
An easy dirt road that takes you through the Mt. Hood National Forest. It connects to several other trails in the area, and leads to a few trailheads for hiking and biking. The trail can… Learn more about Lookout Mountain Road - FR 4410000
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mount Defiance - NF 2821000
Mount Defiance road scrambles 1600'+ out of the hills West of Hood River, Oregon to the summit of Mount Defiance and the edge of the Mark O Hatfield Wilderness. The summit tops out at just… Learn more about Mount Defiance - NF 2821000
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
This route covers all of section 1 of the Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR), from Carson to Packwood. Weather and route conditions can vary significantly from one area to the next, especially in early spring… Learn more about Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
Total Miles
124.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Keeps Mill North Access
This short connector route drops down 1000 feet into the White River Canyon from NFS 48 and the historic Barlow Road. The first two miles are flat and easy, but the last mile or so… Learn more about Keeps Mill North Access
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Lolo Pass
Historic Lolo Pass is a scenic drive that connects the Sandy River area to Lost Lake and Hood River. Spectacular valley views open up to reveal the western side of Mt. Hood. The driving surface… Learn more about Lolo Pass
Total Miles
12.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Keeps Mill South
This is an access route to a remote campground along the edge of Mount Hood National Forest. The terrain is mixed gravel and pavement along NFS roads until the last few miles down into the… Learn more about Keeps Mill South
Total Miles
17.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Big Lava Bed Trail
This easy gravel route follows NF-65, NF-60, Carson Guler Road. A few interesting stops along the way include Panther Creek Falls, Goose Lake, Guler Ice Caves, and plenty of camp spots on the route. Also… Learn more about Big Lava Bed Trail
Total Miles
20.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
McGee Creek Overlook
This short spur provides access to the McGee Creek Trailhead. Driving past the hiking trailhead, immediately ascends into a short and slightly technical climbing section. Once clear of these ruts and rocks, the road becomes… Learn more about McGee Creek Overlook
Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Still Creek Road
If you're looking for a quintessential PNW trail to run or a fun alternate to highway 26, this is it. Dense forests shroud you as you parallel a flowing river, crossing mossy rock bridges a… Learn more about Still Creek Road
Total Miles
9.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Trillium Lake Loop
Just South of Trillium Lake, this is an easy dirt loop trail through the Mt. Hood National Forest. Trail debris (trees) may be present on the trail. If traveling North, you may catch glimpses of… Learn more about Trillium Lake Loop
Total Miles
6.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Sherar Burn Road
This trail begins easy and mild, but the further up and back you travel, the more rocky and overgrown it becomes. Erosion ruts and potholes are present throughout the trail - some ground clearance is… Learn more about Sherar Burn Road
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Mud Creek - Forest Road 309
Short offshoot trail from the Trillium Lake Loop that dead ends at the Jackpot Meadows / Salmon River Trailhead. At the time of tracking, the trail was heavily overgrown - not sure if the Forest… Learn more about Mud Creek - Forest Road 309
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Muddy Fork Road
The trail system is intricate and intercepts other trails, making it never-ending. It is paved, but during the winter months, when it has snowed, this trail system is a blast! Make sure you have recovery… Learn more about Muddy Fork Road
Total Miles
1.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Wi
Campers Pass
A casual long relatively straight stretch of off-roading experience perfect for testing independent suspension. Found at the end of Szydlo Road, just north of the town of Stabler, Washington. Follow this trail for beautiful mountainside… Learn more about Campers Pass
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Pepper Creek
Pepper Creek is an easy gravel road that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest, it offers a couple of small camp spots, but the main attraction is the hikes, Both Curly Creek Falls and… Learn more about Pepper Creek
Total Miles
6.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Yellow Jacket Creek
Yellow Jacket Creek is a combination of paved, dirt, and gravel roads. While there were some bumps and a couple of potholes, I would consider this very mild terrain. As we climbed up the mountain,… Learn more about Yellow Jacket Creek
Total Miles
17.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Short and Dirty
Short and Dirty Road is an easy gravel surface road, that is located in the Wenatchee National Forest. As you drive on a clear day every once in a while you'll get a peak of… Learn more about Short and Dirty
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Bear Creek Mountain
Bear Creek Mountain is an easy gravel surface road, with just a couple of small potholes to be mindful of, after a heavy storm, you may find trees in the road. The road runs through… Learn more about Bear Creek Mountain
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Spencer Creek
Spencer Creek road runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is a gravel and natural surface easy road. There are both small and big camping spots along this route, some big enough for 4 or… Learn more about Spencer Creek
Total Miles
3.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Fish Creek
Fish Creek is an overall easy gravel road, that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. A section of it has been blocked off for larger vehicles as there is a short section that gets tight… Learn more about Fish Creek
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pine Tree
Pine Tree road number 1241 runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, it is an easy gravel surface road. At one spot on the road the trees open up and you can see rimrock lake. Thick… Learn more about Pine Tree
Total Miles
4.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pinegrass
Pinegrass runs through Wenatchee National Forest, it is an easy gravel road, that has a couple of camping spots and some pretty views. The road has a couple of small potholes, but nothing hard. One… Learn more about Pinegrass
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Creek Gravel Grumbler Road
This is a gentle, mostly un-maintained road that sits along the continuation of the path after Northeast Sunset Falls Road. It is easily assessable from the town of Moulton Washington. The trail is relatively silty… Learn more about Creek Gravel Grumbler Road
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Eastside
Eastside is an easy gravel road mixed with dirt, there are a few potholes both small and big, and some of them really sneak up on you. The road runs through Gifford Pinchot National. After… Learn more about Eastside
Total Miles
7.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
Pinto
Pinto road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest and it is a gravel surface road, with a couple of potholes. The road is very easy and enjoyable, you will enjoy sections of rock faces,… Learn more about Pinto
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Lost Lake
Lost Lake is an easy gravel road that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. One of the camping spots has access to a dirt bike trail and is right at Lost Lake, which offers fishing… Learn more about Lost Lake
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Milk Creek
Milk Creek is an easy gravel road that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest, some sections of the road has spotty cellphone service. There are a couple of camp spots, and some even are big… Learn more about Milk Creek
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Reynolds Creek Tie - C1201
Reynolds Creek Tie is a 4.5-mile forest service road that drops down from 5,400' at Divide Ridge to 3,400' at Reynolds Creek Road and then follows the creek down into Cowiche, Washington. It is semi-maintained… Learn more about Reynolds Creek Tie - C1201