Dirt Bike Trails Near Chelan, Washington

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Hungry Mountain

The Hungry Mountain Trail begins 1 mile west of the Methow River, where Gold Creek Road meets Forest Service Road 4330/South Fork Gold Creek. The easy-going route is made up of gravel, crushed granite, and…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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,…
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Total Miles
49.9
Tech Rating
3 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…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

North Fork Gold Creek

The North Fork Gold Creek trail begins 7.25 miles from Highway 153 at the junction with Buttermilk-Libby Road. This easy route is made up of gravel and crushed granite and travels almost entirely through the…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

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…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

NF 43 (Eastern) - Buttermilk Libby

This section of NF 43 leads to/from the Black Pine Lake Campground eastward and connects to other trails in the area, one of which can get you back to the main road (153). The road…
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Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

NF 700 - Libby Lake Trailhead

NF 700 is one continual and gradual climb up to the Libby Lake Hiking Trailhead. It is easy enough for 2WD, as noted by the vehicles parked at the trailhead. The trail itself is fairly…
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Total Miles
2.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

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…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / 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…
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Total Miles
13.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

NF 400 - Buttermilk Butte

NF 400 begins as a nice, wide two-track but gradually becomes more and more narrow with vegetation overgrowth. There are sections where pin-striping for wider vehicles would occur. Erosion damage exists in a few places;…
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Total Miles
4.5
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

NF 43 - Buttermilk Libby

This section of NF 43 is where the pavement ends and the dirt road begins, leading to Black Pine Lake/Campground. There are warning signs at the bottom of the road: "Entering Burned Area. Increased risk…
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Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Poorman Creek Road (NF 4300300)

This six-mile trail is one long continual hill climb/descent that leads up to the Black Pine Lake Campground/Lake. There are warning signs at the top: "Narrow Steep Road", and "No Trailers" due to the steep…
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Total Miles
5.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Balky Hill Road - 1637

If you're looking for an alternate road option from Highway 20 into the Okanogan National Forest, here is one. It's an easy, 2WD friendly, dirt road - complete with the typical washboards and small bumpy…
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Total Miles
7.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
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…
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Total Miles
4.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

NF 500 - West Fork Buttermilk

This section of trail leads to the West Fork Buttermilk Trailhead (hiking). It's an easy and gradual dirt road up to the trailhead; 2WD capable with nothing of difficulty to note save for a few…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Newby Creek (4350100)

Sometimes trails lead to spectacular destinations and other times they have the promise of leading to something and end up going nowhere. Newby Creek trail is one of those routes that unfortunately doesn't lead to…
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Total Miles
2.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

Lower Buck Mountain

From Highway 20, this is the route to take to reach Buck Mountain/Fire lookout tower. The trail begins as a nice wide two-track that weaves and winds its way up through the Loup Loup National…
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Total Miles
3.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

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…
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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…
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Total Miles
4.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa / Sp

Lester Road

This is a scenic shelf trail that connects Road 1631 and Road 1637. There is one steeper hill grade on the western end of the trail and a handful of longer and gradual hill grades…
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Total Miles
5.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

FR 2045 - Loup Loup Canyon Road

This route is a part of the WABDR (Section 5) and is therefore often trafficked by ADV riders. Please use caution. The trail from Highway 20 begins as a gentle and easy dirt road -…
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Total Miles
14.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

FR 4225 - 42

This is a combination of Forest Road 4225 (South Beaver) and 4200 (South Fork Salmon). This route takes you into the Okanogan National Forest, leading to several other off-shoot trails and trailheads. At the beginning…
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Total Miles
9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

NF 4410 - Thompson Road

This is a gentle and easy forest road that connects Twisp River Road and Patterson Lake Road. It is 2WD friendly with nothing difficult or technical to note. The worst of it was washboarded sections…
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Total Miles
7.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su

NF 4235 - Starvation Mountain

Turning North off of Forest Road 42, this trail weaves and winds its way upward into the Okanogan National Forest. The trail begins as a nice wide road but the higher up the mountainside, the…
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Total Miles
11
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

FR 4415 - Little Bridge Creek

Turning North off of Twisp River Road, this nearly seven mile trail leads deep into Okanogan National Forest. There is a posted warning sign: "Entering Burned Area. Increased risk of flooding, fallen trees, rocks, and…
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Total Miles
6.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
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…
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Total Miles
11.1
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

Upper Buck Mountain

Upper Buck Mountain is the second half of Buck Lookout Road, leading to the Buck Mountain summit where the fire lookout tower is located. This section of the trail is a very narrow two-track, more…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Forest Crossing

This short trail connects from FR 42 to Buck Lookout Road and is an alternate route for getting to Buck Mountain. It's a narrow rocky two-track trail with a handful of steep grades up/down and…
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Total Miles
1.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Su / Fa

Forest Road 4235-100

As an alternative mountain route, this is a seven-mile loop through the forest. The Northern section is immensely overgrown and narrow, with fallen trees on/over trail likely, and where pin-striping from brushing vegetation is guaranteed.…
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Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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…
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Total Miles
13
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa