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
Blag Mountain
The Blag Mountain Trail is a gem that caters to both seasoned adventurers and novice explorers seeking a thrilling yet accessible off-roading experience. What sets this trail apart is its versatility, accommodating 2WD vehicles without… Learn more about Blag Mountain
Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1
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
Entiat Ridge Trail
This 15-mile point-to-point trail takes you up into the Entiat Mountains. This single-vehicle-width trail gives you great views of Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee River Valley. You can stop at the old Sugarloaf Peak Lookout… Learn more about Entiat Ridge Trail
Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Hillside Strangler
Off the beaten path. This off-camber trail is short and a little technical. It leads to a nice secluded camp site at the base of a sunny hill. Very rutted from erosion. Stay to the… Learn more about Hillside Strangler
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / 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
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
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
Naneum Ridge State Forest Day Trip
This length of the trail was primarily dirt and gravel, however, there were multiple sections of slushy snow remaining on the main trails. Directly on the main train was a snow block that was deemed… Learn more about Naneum Ridge State Forest Day Trip
Total Miles
35.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Deer Camp Trail
This 4.7-mile point-to-point trail takes you from Chiwawa Loop Road (paved) up to the Deer Creek Camping area. This trail is mostly a two-vehicle Forest Service road. Closer to the camping area, the trail narrows… Learn more about Deer Camp Trail
Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Deer and Pine Gulch
This is an easy route off Liberty Road (at Liberty Campground) that connects to a number of 4x4 trails as well as unlabeled hiking trails. The route does pass through a small section of private… Learn more about Deer and Pine Gulch
Total Miles
1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Chiwawa Loop Trail
This 10.4-mile loop trail explores the forested area surrounded by the Chiwawa River, Wenatchee River, and Fish Lake. This area has multiple trails that are great for dirt bikes, ATVs, and SxSs. There are a… Learn more about Chiwawa Loop Trail
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Lower Chiwawa River Road
This 2.5-mile point-to-point trail is a connector from the Deep Creek area to the Chiwawa River Road (paved). This trail also gives access to the Goose Creek Campground. This trail is a maintained two-vehicle-width Forest… Learn more about Lower Chiwawa River Road
Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Deep Creek Loop
This 18.1-mile loop trail takes you around the Deep Creek area. There are four different access points to this trail. A portion of this trail goes through private property; if the gates are closed, do… Learn more about Deep Creek Loop
Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Alder Ridge Loop
This 5.6-mile loop trail takes you around the Alder Creek area and connects to multiple other trails. There is a single-track motorcycle trail that crosses this trail at multiple points, so be cautious and watch… Learn more about Alder Ridge Loop
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Quilomene Ridge Road Part 2
This section of Quilomene Ridge Road is nice and wide so that it can handle two-way traffic. The road is mostly dirt and rock with scattered mud puddles to play in. If you prefer a… Learn more about Quilomene Ridge Road Part 2
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Round Mountain Trail
This 9.7-mile out-and-back trail takes you from Highway 2 up to the trailhead for the Round Mountain Trail. The trail starts by passing through an area of private property. The trail then begins climbing up… Learn more about Round Mountain Trail
Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Pole Creek Loop
This 12.9-mile loop takes you around the Pole Creek area. If you start on the southern route, it will take you up Pole Ridge. There, you can take a great side trip on Sepp's Point… Learn more about Pole Creek Loop
Total Miles
11.6
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Big Meadow Creek Road
This 10.8-mile out-and-back trail takes you up Big Meadow Creek Road. This trail used to go up to the Glacier Peak Wilderness area with a short hike (0.5 miles) to Twin Lakes. There is now… Learn more about Big Meadow Creek Road
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Meadow Ridge Trail
This 7.1-mile point-to-point trail takes you up on the ridge of the Big Meadow Valley. This trail is a fun alternative for the trip back down Big Meadow Creek Trail. There are some steep ascents/descents… Learn more about Meadow Ridge Trail
Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3
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 at… Learn more about West Shady Pass to Big Hill
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Sepp's Point (Pole Ridge Trail)
This short 2.9 mile point to point trail is a great side trip/spur trail while on the Pole Creek Loop. This trail is a little more difficult than the loop trail and has some overgrown… Learn more about Sepp's Point (Pole Ridge Trail)
Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp
Quilomene Ridge Road
This route is a continuation of Quiomene Ridge Road. The trail combines dirt, loose rocks with scattered mud puddles. All the mud puddles we traversed were up to one foot deep. The trail is much… Learn more about Quilomene Ridge Road
Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Chiwawa Valley Trail
This 26.6-mile out-and-back trail takes you up the Chiwawa River Valley and ends at Trinity, Washington. There are several awesome campgrounds along this trail and it is accessible by 2WD, AWD, and 4WD vehicles. There… Learn more about Chiwawa Valley Trail
Total Miles
12.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
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
Wenatchee Ridge Overlook Trail
This 8.2-mile out-and-back trail follows Upper Camp Creek to an amazing overlook of Lake Wenatchee and the Wenatchee Ridge. The trail starts from the Little Wenatchee Road and climbs up the ridgeline. The overlook is… Learn more about Wenatchee Ridge Overlook Trail
This rocky Forest Service Road parallels and then crosses the adjacent Fortune Creek 4WD Trail before climbing onto the lower flank of Hawkins Mountain. It is used mostly by those wishing to skip the lower… Learn more about NF-4330-170
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
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