Trails are generally more difficult and demand more attentive riding than roads; expect to work hard and push your bike at some point on most trips. All motorcycle trails are open to mountain bikes. Trails tend to be brushy and dusty in late season.
Nason Ridge Area
#1531 Snowy Creek - Moderate grade to basin at base of Rock Mountain, then steep beyond. Accesses Nason Ridge Trail. 2.4 miles.
#1588 Merritt Lake - Access to Nason Ridge Trail and Merritt Lake. 2.7 miles.
#1583 Nason Ridge - 21-mile trail along the length of ridge. Water is scarce!
#1529 Round Mountain - Main access trail to Nason Ridge Trail and Alpine Lookout. Moderate grade. 1.6 miles.
North Fork 25 Mile Creek Trail #1265 and #1264
Start your trip on the North Fork of 25 Mile Creek Trail #1265 at the junction with road #3900. A good place to park your vehicle is at the clearing by the switchback on road #5900. From here, start riding your bike up the dirt road about 500 ft. Unfortunately, the trail head is not clearly marked so pay close attention.
Once on the trail, the riding gets a little easier and a lot prettier as you ride up and down following the North Fork of 25 Mile Creek. The trail itself is nicely padded; it is narrow in many places, with some rock stretches here and there, and good, steep banks that keep you cautious. About 2 miles out, the trail starts climbing with a couple of tight turns to test your skill and endurance levels.
Soon you come to a junction where you take Lone Peak Trail #1264. The Lone Peak Trail continues upwards until you hit the ridge line. Once reaching the ridge line this is a good place to rest and look at the views. This is a popular place for many different types of wildlife. Continue this short section of the Lone Peak road until you join up with the dirt road #5903. From here it is a 3-mile hair-raising descent back to the truck.
Rock Creek Area
Loop rides are possible in this area by utilizing connecting trails and roads. A map will help immensely helpful for route selection.
#1509 Rock Creek - Open to bicycles up to the Wilderness Boundary, 4.5 miles from trailhead.
#1515 Basalt Ridge - Steep and scenic 8.5-mile ridge trail.
#1530 Basalt Pass - Steep 1.7-mile trail. Connects Forest Service Road #6210 to Basalt Ridge trail #1515.
#1539 Minnow Creek - Ties into Basalt Ridge Trail #1515. 1.4-mile trail.
Suggested Road Rides
Many loop routes on Forest Service roads are possible, although some loops require riding on interstate, state and/or county roads as well as trails. Most Forest Service roads are a moderate grade and get varying amounts of motor vehicle and horse traffic, as well as logging traffic. The major roads listed here are starting points; a map will help immensely for route selection. Many dead-end spurs and connecting roads of varying lengths occur off these major roads.
#6500 Little Wenatchee Road - Scenic ride along the Little Wenatchee River. Approximately 15 miles from junction with White River Road to Little Wenatchee Forest Road. First 12 miles paved.
#6400 White River Road - Scenic ride along the White River. Approximately 9 miles from junction with Little Wenatchee Road to White River Falls. First 6 miles are paved.
#6300 Meadow Creek Road - Approximately 7 miles of paved road.
#6200 Chiwawa River Road - Scenic ride up the Chiwawa River Valley. Approximately 1 mile of paved road. 25 miles to Trinity.
#6100 Lower Chiwawa River Road - Approximately 5 miles of generally flat road.
#6202 Fish Lake Loop - Gentle loop ride around Fish Lake utilizing Forest Service roads #6202 and #6402 and County Roads #22 and #502. Approximately 7-mile loop.
#6106 Little Chumstick Road - Flat for several miles. Watch for local traffic.
#6601 Natapoc Road - Numerous loop rides of varying length and difficulty.
#6905 White Pine Road - Approximately 4 miles to end of road. Very scenic road along White Pine Creek.
#6700 Smith Brook - Rainy Creek Road - Approximately 13-mile ride over scenic Nason Ridge that connects U.S. Highway #2 and the Little Wenatchee River Valley.
Chiwawa Motor Trail Area
All of the trails in this area are maintained primarily for motorcycles.
#1534 Chikamin Creek Motor Trail - Loop trip by utilizing Minnow Ridge Trail #1524 and Chikamin Road #6210. 7 miles.
#1524 Minnow Ridge Motor Trail - Ridge top trail with no water. 2.6 miles.
#1548 Lower Chiwawa - Goes along hills above Chiwawa Road #62. 11.3 miles.
Note: Seasonal closures apply to motorcycles, stock and mountain bikes, and are in effect at least until July 15. These closures apply to the following trails:
#1561 Chikamin Tie - Crosses road #6210. 6.2 miles.
#1523 Alder Ridge - Mad River Tie - Access to Entiat Ridge and Mad Lake. Trail crosses Fault Line road #6104. 7 miles.
#1409 Mad River - 7.6 miles from Maverick Saddle (end of Road #6101) to Mad Lake.
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