PNW trips

[Adlerk00]

Newer to the PNW and looking for a good resource to find overland trails, dispersed camping. Have done a few trips to alpine lakes region north of Roslyn but that’s about it. My rigs ready to roll!

 

[overhaul]

I saw a website a couple months back that had exactly this. It was a big map with toggles for camping, trails etc. I've been trying to find it again with no luck.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

I am in the same boat. I usually just start heading down a dirt road and see what i find.
There is this, but I think it would be more suitable for 2 wheels.
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route

 

[overhaul]

Found it.. OUTLY

 

[Echelon]

Found it.. OUTLY

I have not heard of this one thanks for sharing!

 

[demulsion]

Like PNW EXPLR I usually just explore and see what I find. A good map or app helps get started, I have a Benchmark Maps WA atlas and Gaia app personally.
And the WA BDR is not just for motorcycles. We just did it with two full size trucks, one pulling a trailer. It is full of amazing views and great camping. You could also just use some of their waypoints as single destination trips.

@overhaul, Outly looks like a good resource too, I’m curious to check it out more.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

Like PNW EXPLR I usually just explore and see what I find. A good map or app helps get started, I have a Benchmark Maps WA atlas and Gaia app personally.
And the WA BDR is not just for motorcycles. We just did it with two full size trucks, one pulling a trailer. It is full of amazing views and great camping. You could also just use some of their waypoints as single destination trips.

@overhaul, Outly looks like a good resource too, I’m curious to check it out more.

I would like to hear more about your BDR trip. Did you document it somewhere? What challenges did you face.? I also run a full-size so that has been my biggest concern, and I don't have a winch yet.

 

[HurricanePDX]

I would like to hear more about your BDR trip. Did you document it somewhere? What challenges did you face.? I also run a full-size so that has been my biggest concern, and I don't have a winch yet.

This is from 3 years ago (not mine) but gives a good understanding about what to expect along the way https://www.toyota-4runner.org/general-discussions/225010-completion-wabdr-stevenson-canada.html

 

[PNW EXPLR]

This is from 3 years ago (not mine) but gives a good understanding about what to expect along the way https://www.toyota-4runner.org/general-discussions/225010-completion-wabdr-stevenson-canada.html

Cool. Thanks. Definitely gunna check it out. Was thinking about running some of it on my XR600r.

 

[demulsion]

I’m still trying to sort through pictures and such from the trip, so haven’t posted a report yet. We apparently went just late enough in the spring to miss all the snow, mud, and downed trees. So for us it was actually quite an easy trip, with no real challenges to speak of. It’s all gravel/dirt road, not hard wheeling. I did all but the first day in 2wd (with an open diff too...) after breaking u-joints in my front driveline exploring a spur trail. I only had to have two quick tugs with a snatch rope.
You’ll get some pinstripes on a full size, but once the roads are dry you won’t have to worry about getting stuck.

 

[Coach Reese]

User.ramblr.com/nwoverlandquest

All routes are in Oregon. We haven't done anything in Washington yet. We drive them ourselves and then share them for others to use.

 

[PNW EXPLR]

User.ramblr.com/nwoverlandquest

All routes are in Oregon. We haven't done anything in Washington yet. We drive them ourselves and then share them for others to use.

There's a lot of routs there! Thanks, this is really helpful.

 

[Coach Reese]

There's a lot of routs there! Thanks, this is really helpful.

If you follow us @nwoverlandquest, we're posting our Hell's Canyon trip and a new version of our Mount Hebo route soon.