Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Greenwater, Washington
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cabin Creek Trail
Following Cabin Creek Road, this trail is mostly easy and one of the ways to get across Stampede Pass. At about 2 miles in, the road and bridge that crossed Cabin Creek are washed out,… Learn more about Cabin Creek Trail
Total Miles
2.1
Tech Rating
3
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
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
Butter Creek
Butter Creek road is a natural and gravel mixed-surface road, that runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. Be mindful that this road does have a lot of potholes, both large and small. There is access… Learn more about Butter Creek
Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
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
Dixon Mountain
Dixon Mountain is a natural and gravel mixed surface road. The road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are a couple of camping spots. The end of the road is a washed-out road, that… Learn more about Dixon Mountain
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Divide
The divide is a gravel and natural surface road that runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. It offers a couple of smaller camp spots most of them are right off the road, and one of… Learn more about Divide
Total Miles
5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
French Cabin Creek
French Cabin Creek runs through the Wenatchee National Forest. It is a gravel road with washboard sections and steep gradual inclines. There is an abundant amount of camping. Right after the bridge, you will find… Learn more about French Cabin Creek
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Berry Creek
Berry Creek road is an easy gravel road with a few potholes to keep in mind with your speed. If you want to get a really good view of Mountain Rainer then this is a… Learn more about Berry Creek
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
Cougar
Cougar is a natural surface road that has potholes, some of them being harsh and large, it runs through the Gifford Pinchot National. There are a couple of small camp spots and a few roads… Learn more about Cougar
Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Swamp Devil Connection
A short 3.6 mile connector trail between Devil Creek and Swamp Creek watersheds. This trail is relatively easy in dry conditions that can be traversed with a two-wheel drive vehicle with decent ground clearance. There… Learn more about Swamp Devil Connection
Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp
Cougar Spur
Cougar Spur road runs through the Gifford Pinchot National Fores. It is a short and easy natural surface road. However, it is overgrown, and you will get pinstripes, but there are two camp spots on… Learn more about Cougar Spur
Total Miles
0.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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