SDTrucksprings Washington Offroading/4x4 Guide

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Written by:

Aaron Grant

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Washington Offroading/4x4 Guide

First of all, we want to thank ALL of the Offroaders and 4x4 Enthusiasts out there

who have been such an integral part of our company, brand, and customer base!

And thank you for purchasing this Offroading Trail Guide!

We wanted to collect all the information one would need to decide the most

valuable offroading trail that are in their state – to make an educated decision

and prevent any surprises. (What do you mean ATV’s aren’t allowed on these

trails?!)

We have included important information such as:

A) Are permits required?

B) What Climate Type?

C) How Many Miles are these trails (according to their websites)

D) What times of the year are they open?

E) Is there a standing entry fee? If so, How much?

F) What other vehicles are allowed on these trails?

G) UTVs? SXS? ATVs? SUV/Jeeps? Dune Buggies? Sand Rails?

H) And contact information, with a small blurb about the trial itself,

highlighting any important things to keep in mind such as: Are there

bathrooms available, garbage service, etc.

I) A Star-rating, on a scale from 1-5, on the overall value of the trail

With all of that information, we feel that all of our valued customers in

Washington will be able to make an informed decision as to where to spend their

precious “Off-road Time”.

If any information in this book becomes outdated due to new policies, and you

happen to catch it, please feel free to contact Agrant@sdtrucksprings.com and I

will place an edit on the book. And of course, if you are in need of any

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Batey Bould Motorcycle Trails (Cusick, WA)

(509-684-7000)

This part of the Colville National Forest offers over 40 miles of technical single track trails that wind through open meadows to mountain peaks. The terrain is rugged and has some steep climbs, loose chunk rock, narrow switchbacks and steep descents. The trails form long loops

and eventually tie into the Little Pend Oreille Trail System.

The main staging area connects to the southern part of the trail system and has four campsites, each

with a picnic table, fire pit and hand pump water spigots. The area is generally open for riding between

May through October but the trails may be accessible during winter months. Call before you haul

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

40

Daily- Year

round

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Bradley Hills ORV Area (Cathlamet, WA)

(360-795-3501)

The Elochoman Slough Marina is a focus of Wahkiakum County recreational and economic activity. Boaters from Portland and Vancouver, as well as Ilwaco and Astoria, flock to the

Elochoman Slough Marina because of its location.

The main staging area connects to the southern part of the trail system and has four campsites, each

with a picnic table, fire pit and hand pump water spigots. The area is generally open for riding between

May through October but the trails may be accessible during winter months. Call before you haul

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

8

Daily- Year

round

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Prohibited

Capitol State Forest (Olympia, WA)

(360-902-1000)

Conveniently located just 5 miles from Olympia, Capitol State Forest is a popular place for a variety of recreation opportunities. Open to the public since 1955, campers, hikers, hunters,

horseback riders, mountain bikes, and off-road vehicle (ORV) riders all play here

Whether spending a week in a campsite, an hour picking mushrooms, or taking an afternoon drive for

the scenic views, an estimated 800,000 people visit the forest each year

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

100

May 1-

November 30

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Some areas

Prohibited

Prohibited

Cle Elum ORV Area (Cle Elum, WA)

(509-852-1100)

The Cle Elum Ranger District encompasses approximately 375,000 acres and extends from the near the city of Ellensburg and the Yakima River to the crest of the Cascades in the Alpine Lakes

Wilderness and Snoqualmie Pass areas.

It is bordered by the Wenatchee River Ranger District to the north along the Wenatchee Mountains -

Mt. Stuart divide and by the Naches Ranger District to the south along the Manastash Ridge divide. To

the west of the district is the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

200

Mid June -

Late March

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Prohibited

Yes

Prohibited

Prohibited

Evans Creek ORV Area (Buckley, WA)

(360-825-6585)

Evans Creek is a medium sized ORV area located approximately 18 miles South of Buckley, WA. The area offers approximately 45 miles of varied terrain that is suitable for beginner to

advanced riders. Some trails are muddy in the spring to early summer months. Some trails are rocky in nature and suitable for advanced riders

The area offers impressive views of nearby Mt. Rainier from the trails. 23 Primitive camping areas are

located on-site and are known to fill quickly on weekends and on holidays

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

45

April 15 -

December 15

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Some areas

Yes

Yes

Green Mountain State Forest (Bremerton, WA)

(360-791-0691)

This area offers about of singletrack trails. Trails are mostly fast, smooth and narrow. There are several staging areas to choose from

Primitive camping is permitted however there are no onsite amenities. Nearby Scenic Beach State Park

offers RV hookups, hiking and beach access

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

15

Daily- Year

round

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Reiter Foothills State Forest (Gold Bar, WA)

(360-854-8451)

Newly completed motorized recreation trails in Reiter Foothills Forest are open on weekends. DNR has completed almost 4 miles of single-track motorcycle trail, 2 miles of all-terrain vehicle

(ATV) trail, and over half a mile of challenging 4x4 trails with obstacles. The recently constructed trails set a new standard for sustainably built ORV trails with quick and easy access

to challenge areas, including a five acre trials bike area.

This part of the Reiter Foothills State Forest offers around 4 miles of single track motorcycle trails, 2

miles of ATV trails and about a ½ mile long 4x4 course with obstacles for modified trucks.The ATV trails

are mostly hard packed and are layered with loose gravel rock.4x4 trail has some large rocks, tree

stumps, and some narrow and offcamber turns

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

5

Friday –

Sunday

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Some areas

Some areas

Some areas

Starvation Ridge (Combo) (Centerville, WA)

(541-980-7971)

This offroad park is open during select weekends and offers GP, XC and team races including the Annual 24 Hours of Starvation Ridge

The course varies year to year and generally ranges from 11 to 28 miles long

Permit

Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

No

Urban/Manmade

20

Call for

schedule

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Prohibited

Straddleline ORV Park (Mccleary, WA)

(360-495-3054)

This area offers a three directional trail system, single track trails, 4x4 trails and mud bogs, a 1/8th miles dirt oval flat track plus three motocross tracks that consist of a main, junior and

beginner to choose from. There is also direct access to the which offers an additional 100 miles of multi-use trails

The park is open April through May and September through October Friday through Sunday 9am to 9pm

with the motocross track open 10am to 5pm during non-event weekends. Summer hours begin June 1

through August 31 and is open daily with the track open Friday through Monday 10am to 5pm. During

the winter months the park may be open during nice weekends if the track is ready but call before you

haul to check park status

Permit

Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

No

Urban/Manmade

8

Daily- Year

round

$5

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Yes

Some areas

Some areas

Walker Valley ORV Area (Mount Vernon, WA)

(360-708-5078)

Located about 65 miles north of Seattle and just east of Mount Vernon, Washington, Walker Valley ORV park provides dedicated trails for 4x4s, ATVs and motorcycles. The parking area has a ramp for loading and unloading ATVs and motorcycles, two pit toilets and parking for rigs with

trailers for those that need to trailer their 4x4 to the area.

Although there is only about 10 miles or less of actual 4x4 trails here, Upper Mainline and Expressway

offer the most challenge with steep rutted, rocky hill climbs punctuated with the occasional tree root

just waiting to push a tire off the bead.

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

78

Daily- Year

round

No

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Some areas

Some areas

Some areas

Liberty Lake ORV Area (Liberty Lake, WA)

(509-255-6861)

Located next to the Idaho border, this area offers about 16 miles of trails that is open to day use riding. The trails are well maintained and are open year-round but may close temporarily

during fire season or for wet weather conditions

Camping is not permitted at the staging area however nearby Liberty Lake Park has 22 RV sites and 12

tent sites

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

16

Daily- Year

round

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Prohibited

Yes

Prohibited

Prohibited

Tahuya State Forest Trail System (Belfair, WA)

(360-825-1631)

Open year-round, this state forest offers about 170 miles multiple use deep woods trails. The trails can get dusty during summer months but offer great riding during the rainy season. The

forest has several primitive campgrounds to choose from with beginner friendly trails

Reservations are no longer required at Tahuya River Horse Camp but there are designated non-

motorized only weekends.

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

170

Daily- Year

round

Nope

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Some areas

Some areas

Prohibited

Jones Creek Trail System (Washougal, WA)

(360-577-2025)

The 14-mile trail system is located in the Yacolt Burn State Forest, north of Washougal and Camas. The Jones Creek ORV Area includes a recently improved trailhead and a honeycomb of

trails, including a sanctioned, 12 mile, one-way, ORV loop trail

Its trees are mostly 50 to 70 years old with some scattered old growth. There are a number of motorized

and non-motorized trail systems within the Yacolt Burn.The JCTRA is a relatively small club (less than 150

members) who have joined together to preserve the Jones Creek area for future generations of off-road

enthusiasts.

Permit Required?

Climate Type

Miles Long

Dates Open

Entry Fee?

Yes

Forest

13

May 1 -

November

30

No

Other Vehicles?

UTV/SXS?

ATV?

SUV/Jeep?

Dune Buggy and Sand Rail?

Motorcycles.

Some areas

Yes

Prohibited

Prohibited