Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Erlands Point, Washington
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
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
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
Hamma Hamma Falls
Drive through the forest on a pavement/dirt road to Hamma Hamma Falls. You can take a walk down to the water and see the falls from up close. At the parking lot also is a… Learn more about Hamma Hamma Falls
Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Rock Candy Mountain
This is an easy trail with plenty of scenic areas to pull off. This is the north side of Capitol State Forest. Logging is active during the week, and weekends will allow for through travel… Learn more about Rock Candy Mountain
Total Miles
8.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Buck Ridge B Line Connector
100% gravel and dirt, this trail connects the Rock Candy Mountain area to the Capitol State Forest "A Line" road. Mostly Forest Service and logging roads, the trails are fairly easy to use. There are… Learn more about Buck Ridge B Line Connector
Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
West Waddell Basin Trail
This is a great beginners' trail and still fun for novices. It follows a little bit of the creek and has a nice little spot to have a quick snack while sitting next to the… Learn more about West Waddell Basin Trail
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Capitol Forest Tour
This is an easy trail if you stay on the main tracks. Mostly gravel roads, with some parts asphalt mixed into odd places. There are plenty of places to venture off the main track and… Learn more about Capitol Forest Tour
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Capitol Forest South Trail
This trail is mostly a maintained road with gravel on top of dirt. There are narrow in most spots for one vehicle and side pull-offs, often for on coming vehicles. Roads are up and down… Learn more about Capitol Forest South Trail
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Wi / Sp
Graves Creek Camp Trail
After passing a very inviting lake and community, expect a dusty dirt road with some winding turns and potholes in the road. Mostly one vehicle wide. No RV or trailers are allowed at the campground… Learn more about Graves Creek Camp Trail
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
E-line Capitol Trail
This is a dirt and gravel trail with multiple forks off this main route to explore. Along the way, there are many campsites with spectacular views. The trails are narrow in some spots, one vehicle… Learn more about E-line Capitol Trail
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
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
East Creek Overlook
An easy out-and-back trail offering scenic views for any skill level, this path starts on FR74 and winds its way through aspen groves and moss-draped rainforest on an open and well-graded gravel road, before turning… Learn more about East Creek Overlook
Total Miles
3.4
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Narnia
A gentle gravel trail leads off East Creek Overlook. This long winding path is gentle and there is always a place to avoid potholes. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This… Learn more about Narnia
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Quarry Lake Viewpoint Road
This path is the furthest from the quarry fork. It leads to a beautiful land bridge overlooking both lakes. Dense forest trails are unmaintained causing the scraping of wider vehicles. The ground is sturdy and… Learn more about Quarry Lake Viewpoint Road
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Trail to Roll Cage Landslide Canyon
This long beautiful forested trail opens up to gorgeous mountain views. Rough unkept roads make good suspension worthwhile as the rocky road seems to become quite unpredictable. Sudden drops and obvious recent landslides make this… Learn more about Trail to Roll Cage Landslide Canyon
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Lake Overlook Camp Out Road
This magnificent land bridge places this one-car wide lane delicately at the top of a very steep tall cliffside. The road is mostly clear of landslide debris but large rocks are not far off the… Learn more about Lake Overlook Camp Out Road
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Deep Forest Trail
Thick overgrowth takes you through Gifford's Forest at a decent. Deep overgrowth makes for poor camping, but the intersection for roads at the Sothern end of the trail makes for a great quick campground. Enjoy… Learn more about Deep Forest Trail
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Last Regrets Lane
This is the gentlest trail you will find at Elbe ORV Park. Long and flat it's a great access point for tow trucks. Elbe park is a destroyer of rigs. You will find lots of… Learn more about Last Regrets Lane
Total Miles
0.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Wooded Forked Path
Gentle gravel trail. This long path is gentle but narrows in quite a few places. Drive through the green forest with lots of small animals. This road will take you deep into the Gifford Pinchot… Learn more about Wooded Forked Path
Total Miles
1.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
River Road
This beautiful forested road rides alongside the North Fork of Tilton River. Leading deeper into the forest. Gentle roads become rougher and more pitted the deeper you travel. Pull off on one of the many… Learn more about River Road
Total Miles
1.9
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Weasel Spring Lane
Beautiful lush forest interrupted by logging fields. Lots of wildlife scamper around as you drive this easy-going un-kept logging road. Large open skies, deer, elk, and weasels make this area a joy to explore. Spring… Learn more about Weasel Spring Lane
Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Bridge Brook Drive
This long beautiful stretch is surrounded by a beautiful pasture that has consumed once logging land. Beautiful open skies and gently sloping hills are interrupted by a fairy tail-like tree cover housing a bridge that… Learn more about Bridge Brook Drive
Total Miles
1.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
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
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
Brapp Lane
This sneaky hidden trail is hidden behind a huge rock wall. Parking spots in front provide a safe spot for trailers to wait while adventurers push farther into the woods. Halfway down the trail, a… Learn more about Brapp Lane
Total Miles
0.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / 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
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