Washington Off-Road Trails

Once you leave Trout Lake, NF-8810 takes you back into the forest. Waypoint 2 directs you to designated camping early on, so you can start this trail early in the morning after a night's rest. Otherwise, continue with your journey. With over 15 miles in length, Sleeping Beauty brings you up along the western side of the Mount Adams Wilderness, ultimately ending at NF-23, a paved road. There are two significant hikes near this trail. The first is Sleeping Beauty Peak. Sleeping Beauty is a challenging hike that, while only 1.3 miles in, gains nearly 1,400 feet in elevation. Atop the peak, you are rewarded with views of Mount Adams and Indian Heaven Wilderness. You'll also cross the Pacific Crest trail twice. The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2,653-mile hiking and equestrian trail that spans between the Mexican and Canadian borders. Being greater in length, this trail is a nice change of pace, allowing you to cruise along, heading further north towards Mount Adams. Views of the mountain may be possible through the trees, but if you miss out, there are plenty of views from trails further on. This trail is part of the Washington Cascade Overland Route. Visit Overlanding Across Washington for more information, including which trails to take next.

Pit Overlook (4W321), nestled within the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, is a captivating 4.5-mile-long trail that forms a part of the Liberty Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) park. This scenic route offers a delightful journey through the forest, with gentle variations in elevation keeping the ride exciting yet manageable. As you traverse along Pit Overlook, you'll be treated to breathtaking views that extend to the south, revealing the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. However, one notable feature that adds an element of thrill to the experience is the off-camber shelf road, which can be intimidating. With its sideways tilt, this winding road might make your heart skip a beat, but it also adds a sense of adventure to the journey. Despite the exhilarating moments, Pit Overlook remains an enchanting trail that showcases the beauty of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest and provides OHV enthusiasts with a memorable offroading experience.

Are you ready for a hill climb? Trail #310, located in the beautiful Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest, is one of a dozen trails in the Evans Creek ORV just 10 miles Southeast of Wilkeson, Washington. This trail has a very long, drawn-out hill climb with 15 - 20 inch boulders laying loosely in the path. At the last part of this hill climb, you will feel like you are in a spaceship blasting off with only the sky in your windshield. Get a good look before you commit and memorize the terrain. Once at the top, there are grand views of the surrounding mountains and valleys just north of Mt. Rainier.