N61F Scoop

N61F Scoop is a peaceful backcountry connector that winds through the dense evergreen forests of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest near Packwood, Washington. This well-maintained gravel route provides a scenic and easygoing drive beneath towering Douglas fir and hemlock, with filtered sunlight flickering through the canopy and the occasional glimpse of surrounding ridgelines. The road’s gentle grades and wide turns make it accessible for nearly any high-clearance vehicle, though washboard sections and loose gravel are common. Although dispersed camping is allowed in the area, no suitable, previously existing campsites can be found. While not technical, N61F Scoop delivers a classic Pacific Northwest forest-road experience: calm, remote, and immersed in the smell of pine and damp earth, ideal for an easy escape into the woods.