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
Total Miles
25.9
Tech Rating
2
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
Overlook of Seattle Campsite
This trail is hardly a trail but more of some backwoods exploring through an old logging and quarry site. The best part of this loop is the campsite; it is well worth the short trek.… Learn more about Overlook of Seattle Campsite
Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Fa / Su
NF 2581 - Puddlejumper
This is a fun, casual trail through serene forests. The route starts on well-graded forest roads off Snow Creek Road before quickly narrowing after leaving the main track. An out-and-back trail to a secluded alder… Learn more about NF 2581 - Puddlejumper
Total Miles
5.2
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Walt Bailey
This is a great day trip or weekend getaway as there are multiple camp spots along this trail and even a small waterfall at the bridge crossing. The main trail is all gravel with some… Learn more about Walt Bailey
Total Miles
5.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Bolt Camp
Start out on a gravel fire road that winds up the mountain, with many openings for good views of the mountains. Once you take a slight left turn off the main fire road you continue… Learn more about Bolt Camp
Total Miles
4.7
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Mallardy Cr - NFSR 4030
This is a perfect trail for beginners and low-clearance vehicles alike, or simply to escape the city. The terrain is all gravel with small potholes scattered throughout the trail. The roadway is one vehicle wide… Learn more about Mallardy Cr - NFSR 4030
Total Miles
4.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Fork Road
This road takes you from Columbia Falls to the Canadian Border. This is a fun drive with lots of great stops, and two entrances to Glacier National Park. The most popular stop is Polebridge, MT,… Learn more about North Fork Road
Total Miles
14.3
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Fulton Creek Road to Murhut Falls
This is a nice dirt/gravel road that eventually leads to Murhut Falls Trailhead. Once you've hiked up to the falls you can come back the same way or take Duckabush Collins CG road back to… Learn more about Fulton Creek Road to Murhut Falls
Total Miles
8.5
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
North Mountain Trail
The North Mountain Trail is an out and back in Mount Baker National Forest. It passes through private land so be mindful if camping. There are a few campsites along the trail, with the most… Learn more about North Mountain Trail
Total Miles
9.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Tahuya Loop
Tahuya Loop is mostly gravel terrain but has numerous deep water crossings in fall, winter, and spring, as well as many off-camber areas. There are also multiple rock gardens to crawl through with by-passes around.… Learn more about Tahuya Loop
Total Miles
3.9
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
Tahuya Boat Ramp
This short trail is a challenging 4X4 obstacle. The first section is cement slabs creating a small shelf and short, steep grade. The middle section is a group of large boulders approximately 2 feet in… Learn more about Tahuya Boat Ramp
Total Miles
0.2
Tech Rating
5
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
South Tahuya Loop
This 3-mile loop is part of the Tahuya State Forest 4X4 trail system. This trail has lots of off-camber sections and areas that stock vehicles will have difficulty passing. There are many short side trails… Learn more about South Tahuya Loop
Total Miles
2.9
Tech Rating
4
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
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
Sauk MT
This trail is just a basic forest road where you can find views and a little campsite. This is made for full-size vehicles or smaller ones with some rough spots. The viewpoint of the Skagit… Learn more about Sauk MT
Total Miles
3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Sauke River
This trail starts out as a basic road and crosses a one-lane bridge. Over to the left, the trail begins. As you go up the trail, you will have a couple of mild switchbacks with… Learn more about Sauke River
Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Hamma Hamma lookout #1 (251000)
This is a section of the 2510000 trail to the first big lookout/camp area. The primary trail is gravel and dirt based. There are some occasional potholes but primarily just dirt and loose gravel. Once… Learn more about Hamma Hamma lookout #1 (251000)
Total Miles
3.1
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su
Jefferson Lake
This trail combines NF - 2480, 2441, 2401. This route passes by Elk Lake Lower Trailhead and leads up to Jefferson Lake and Jefferson Lake Trailhead. There are several offshoot trails from this route. The… Learn more about Jefferson Lake
Total Miles
10.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su
Trail Ridge Road
Trail Ridge Road is an easy, windy, single-width Forest Service gravel and dirt road that takes you up and around the Baker Lake area. It is a mostly well-maintained dirt road with minimal potholes, a… Learn more about Trail Ridge Road
Total Miles
10.4
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
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
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
Baker River Road
Baker River Road is a combination of paved, dirt and gravel roads at varying points. This is an easy and not rutted out and back trail that drives around multiple locations of Baker Lake, including… Learn more about Baker River Road
Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Glacier Creek Road
This 5.4 mile out and back trail once accessed several backcountry hiking trails and views of the glaciers on Mt. Baker. This road has been washed out by the creek in multiple areas and has… Learn more about Glacier Creek Road
Total Miles
2.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF Road 1131
This National Forest Road leads up to the Boulder Ridge Trailhead. This trail is full of twists and turns and is unmaintained and quite overgrown--guaranteed to leave pinstripes. It is dirt and gravel with some… Learn more about NF Road 1131
Total Miles
5.3
Tech Rating
2
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
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
Trail To River Camp Trail
This simple fire road takes you down to another short spur trail that will take you to a couple of very nice camp spots right next to the river. There are a bunch of other… Learn more about Trail To River Camp Trail
Total Miles
6.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi
NF 7720000
This is a forest road leading from Wilkeson up into the mountains. The trail starts off nice and wide (approx 3 car widths) and continues up varying paths that wiggle down to a single lane.… Learn more about NF 7720000
Total Miles
11.3
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
NF - 2464
Beginning trail from the West: what begins as a wide and easy shelf two-track trail slowly becomes more and more narrow with overgrowth. Full-size vehicles are highly discouraged and will certainly receive paint damage. Some… Learn more about NF - 2464