Located about 11 miles southeast of Mount Vernon. This off-road park supports all types of off-road vehicles and is the primary, most popular riding area in the Northwest region. There are about 80 miles of trails in total, including single-track and ATV trails as well. There are only about 10 miles of actual 4×4 trails, but they are good ones. There are also lots of service roads you can ride, and a few gravel pits you can play around in. There are some tricky spots, but most can be bypassed without missing much.

Highlights: Thick forest, boulder-strewn trails, muddy ruts. Beautiful views from some spots. Gravel pits to play around in.

Get details including directions, staging areas, maps, and difficulty levels in the UTV Guide to WA State.

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