I would be more inclined to call this area “Juniper Sand Trails” than Dunes. The majority of the area is covered in scrub brush. Pick a direction you want to go, and there are sand trails through the brush headed that direction. There are a few open dune areas. Taller dunes can be found further…

These areas are part of the LT Murray Wildlife Area. This area provides a desert landscape that is as beautiful as it is harsh, in its own way. You can ride all day here in a large loop with a little bit of backtracking and see canyons, rock formations, rolling hills, windmills up close and…

The Saddle Mountains area is just North of Mattawa, WA. It is about 5700 acres of public lands, consisting of mountains covered with small amounts of underbrush and criss-crossed with service roads, mainly along the power lines and leading to communication stations. This is a good area for a relaxing ride in wide open country….

This area provides a mixture of lush evergreen forest and harsh desert landscape. The contrast is as beautiful as it is extreme. You can ride all day here in a large loop with a little bit of backtracking and see canyons, rock formations, rolling hills, dense forests, and get your feet wet in the river….

In the mid-1800s, a road was made from Walla Walla to Fort Steilacoom through Naches Pass. But it was too difficult for early settlers. It has stayed available for motorized recreation, but has fairly restrictive seasons due to the elevation, and the effects of motorized vehicles on trails (especially when the snow melts). Lower Naches…

The Slab is about 600 acres or so, depending on who you talk to. The area consists of rolling hills made up of sandy dirt, covered with scrub brush. There are some places to get up some speed. There are some short but steep hill climbs. There are some sweet jumps. There are some whoops….