Box 305 This is a nice short all season walk to a small but impressive old growth forest and to some old mining relics at the Alice Claim. Great easy/moderate trail for anything with similar ground clearance to a 4runner. Mt. ATV/ORV/OHV Filter. Contact Us. I had to back off around 2/3 way up after hitting the snows line for safety reason as I see no fresh tire track and it turned quite slippery. Baker Ranger District Some large rocks/rocks have fallen off the mountain and cut the road in 1/2. Great trail. The last bit was brutal! When you make it past the rocks/cliff you can go about a couple of miles down. Saw sign of elk and bear. Mt. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Not sure if the google directions are incorrect, but we were taken to a private road clearly marked no trespassing. The trail continues to about 4 miles, where it turns west and then quickly north towards the summit ridge.This last mile of the hike has small meadows, a vernal pond, and scrambly little rocky sections of trail. ) or https:// means you've safely Trail up is in great shape, as it is pretty dry. At the top of the summit there is a great overlook. McCellan Butte OHV Trail Easy 3.9 (171) Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Photos (68) Directions Print/PDF map Length 9.8 miElevation gain 3,133 ftRoute type Out & back Head out on this 9.8-mile out-and-back trail near North Bend, Washington. United States. 902 S.E. Great photos. Would suggest to deflate tires some. Stock tacoma cleared it. Last half mile 1000 ft elevation gain. It was a decent trail but for my car it got too challenging after about mid-way up despite ll terrain tires. Peek-a-boo views of the Alice Valley and Mount Kent to the east will keep you interested. Doable but it made me nervous. Skykomish Ranger District Turn right (south) at the stop sign, cross the S. Fork Snoqualmie River. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 No bugs at the end of August. proper Questions? Best parts are when your cross the creek and start climbing the last mile or so up hill where snow requires a more technical wheeler and 2 rigs as for sure you will fall in a ditch. I was trying to find a good look of McClellan Butte, but this peak was all forested. Suite 3A SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads within and around Mt. Lots of elevation the final 3 miles made it very challenging. Those entering the watershed area unauthorized might be prosecuted. A long with the numerous other I-90 hikes there is no shortage of 'workout' on this hike. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 Very narrow in some areas. Layers Basemap Trail Style Filter Activity Type 3D LEGEND Attached Trail By boxxerace TRAILFORKS EMBA J-GULCH #58107 Did the 9021-110 side road. Cross the road and continue. It is pretty tight. During snow-covered months (usually between mid-Autumn to mid-Spring/early Summer), extremely high avalanche dangers exist on the mountain and especially where the McClellan Butte Trail crosses several steep avalanche gulleys. Scramble at the top was slightly sketchy but fun. Tel: 425.888.1421. Towards the top the snow tracks had packed down into ice making it too slick to get any further. Tacoma cleared it. Great hike! Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are subject to seasonal closure. First trail ever. Trailhead sits at 4,280 feet of elevation. McClellan Butte Trail (Lower) mountain bike trail Overview Photos (8) Videos (0) Reports (3) Comments (2) Ride Logs Leaderboard Stats 3D Tour Add / Edit 4,908 ft Distance 254 ft Climb -37 ft Descent 00:13:30 Avg time 1800ft 1650ft 1500ft 0ft 1500ft 3000ft 4500ft Details Activities Mountain Bike Hike Trail Running Riding Area North Bend , Washington Wear repellent. Along with the numerous other I-90 hikes there is no shortage of workout on this hike. The avalanche chutes were all snow free and had water running for filling up water bottles if needed. Log in and send us The decal costs $16 and can be paid for with a credit card. An official website of the Got above the haze today - just felt amazing. The Ride Command App, which is optimized for snowmobiles and off-roading, shows trails as well as your GPS location on your smart phone. Shouldve brought gloves though- could barely move my hands after stopping for a couple minutes to eat at the top. Saw one other person. The trails in the Diamond Mill of the Tillamook State Forest area are mostly single track trails for motorcycle use only. Pass the Department of Transportation facility and continue a hundred yards or so. A switchback and a climbing traverse ascend the embankment of the former Milwaukee Road Railroad, built in 1908 and abandoned in 1980. Would suggest to deflate tires some. Turn right into the parking area. Challenging off-road driving in the snow. Driving backwards wasnt awesome either but this was a pretty great time with some great scenic areas. (360) 436-1155 The slope of the trail isnt too steep. McClellan Butte. on official, secure websites. Great hike with snow on the last third. Id rate this as moderate and not easy though (at least when its raining as it was while I was there). Fall colors are popping. Finding trailhead was easy. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. About The Author: David Halsey has been riding snowmobiles for 50 years and writing about sleds and ATVs for 35 years. He is president of the 400-member Woodtick Wheelers ATV/OHM Club in northern Minnesota, and writes articles for theMN OffRoad magazine and the newsletter of the ATV Association of Minnesota (ATVAM). I made a loop by combining segments of the old abandoned trail and the new trail. Little to dangerous for my taste. For more information, please visit, No conditions reported in the past 7 days. P.O. Did you know WTA has a mobile app? Phone: 541-416-6700 Email: BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov ADDRESS: Prineville District Office 3050 N.E. When the trail ends, a short rock scramble leads to the summit and views of peaks in the I-90 corridor and Snoqualmie Pass. Very well maintained trail. LockA locked padlock Pause here to take in the view of 5162-foot McClellan Butte to the south. Darrington, WA 98241 Latitude: 42.94844 Longitude: -122.63074 At a Glance General Information Directions: Caution should be implemented when using cooking stoves, especially during Summer months and dry periods when fire danger increases.The McClellan Butte Trail is typically not recommended during months of snow-cover, due to extremely high avalanche dangers. The more popular route was Snoqualmie Pass, home now to the major interstate highway you used to get to the trailhead. Purchase a Texas OHV decal by calling the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Customer Service Center (CSC): (512) 389-8917. Follow Forest Road 9020-110 to its the end, and continue to hook . https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mbs/alerts-notices, Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area. gear, Get started right with local safety education, The average property tax on Chipmunk Trail is $3,506/yr and the average house or building was built in 1983. Located approximately eight miles southeast of North Bend, on the south side of I-90, the standard route for the mountain is only a short drive from urban areas yet close enough to the Central Cascades to enjoy views of many nearby mountains. Washington Trails Association 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 625-1367. Ask your powersports dealer for the names of local clubs where you live. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete. It is possible to walk on top of the ice at the beginning of the trail, but as you gain elevation, and the trail gets steeper, youre going to want those crampons. Will go back in the summer when there is less snow too finish the trails. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. Distance: 9 miles. Expect snow to impact travel to this trailhead from mid Fall through mid Spring. Email us. It is now part of the John Wayne Trail. That area is definitely challenging. Find an open trail near you. The average price for real estate on Chipmunk Trail is $78,815. Saw an owl (Flew right in front of us, and there is an old forest logging piece of equipment. Map showing recreational areas. From the Ira Spring trailhead, hike an old logging grade graced in spring with twinflowers, tiger lilies and other forest flowers. Will go back in the summer when there is less snow too finish the trails. Still some wild berries to taste on the way, One of my favs for sure! Seattle, WA 98104. Where can I ride my new ATV? Thats the number one question fielded by the nations powersports dealers and approximately 600 ATV clubs. I roamed around a bit, but never got a clear shot of the summit block of McClellan Butte.Instead of following this trail back to the main trail, I just followed the spine of the ridge down to the south, on easy terrain, and ran into the trailhead. https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/mcclellan-butte, https://www.wta.org/site_images/hikes/img_9881.jpg/@@download/image/IMG_9881.jpg. The actual summit is a rock-scramble, but the views and the flower-packed west facing slope near the top can be enjoyed without making the true top. Where Forest Road 9020 intersects the McClellan Butte Trail, travel on Forest Road 9020 until the blockade. Email us. Here are the top resources you can use to discover fun, scenic places to ride, including designated, signed trail systems with parking at trailheads, forest roads on state and federal lands, and private ATV parks. Overall very rocky and have some moderately difficult climbs. There was not much room for error, and really no room to turn around on the summit. on official, secure websites. Did not go all the way, the trees started to get pretty thick. 222 Yale Ave N. North Bend Ranger Station FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. beautiful view. (ATVs, Motorcycles, ROVs & Full Size OHV's)Gilmer/Upshur County6284 State Highway 155 North Gilmer, TX 75645903-797-4066, (ATVs and Motorcycles only)Denison/Lake Texoma/Grayson County50 Park Road 20Denison, TX 75020-4878903-465-1956, (ATVs, Motorcycles, ROVs and Full Sized OHVs)Bridgeport/Wise County2914 Hwy 101Bridgeport, TX 76426940-683-3480 (M-F)940-683-3685 (Weekends), (ATVs & Motorcycles only)Trophy Club/Denton County100 Municipal DriveTrophy Club, TX 76262682-831-4603, (ATVs, Motorcycle, ROVs & Full-Sized OHVs)City of Iowa Park/Wichita County940-592-2642, Navigable River on the Texas/Oklahoma Border, (ATVs, Motorcycle, ROVs & Full Sized OHVs)Red RiverBureau of Land Management Lands along the Texas side of the Red RiverClay, Wichita, & Wilbarger CountiesBLM Tulsa Field Office: 918-621-4400BLM Moore Field Office: 405-794-9624, (ATVs, Motorcycles & ROVs)Near Hallettsville/Lavaca County5541 County Road 450Hallettsville, TX 77964361-798-1940, (ATVs & Motorcycles)Near Marion/Bexar County3488 Pvt. Email us. https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recarea/?recid=80225, New food storage rules for Mt. United States government. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. However, this section has a lot of exposure and a fall might likely be fatal. Great trip up to the summit of McClellan Butte on this beautiful fall day. Along with the numerous other I-90 hikes there is no shortage of workout on this hike. Numerous and diverse opportunities for off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreation exist on BLM-managed public lands. The Forest Service Interactive Travel Map is an online tool that also shows routes and trails. power line trails are fun to explore. Fun trip. Questions? Moderated with switchbacks at times, and with a gradual traverse when you need it, the rewards here are not without effort. Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Rock Scramble, Strenuous, Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Rock Scramble, Strenuous, TAC MAC Conditioner Hike - McClellan Butte. Would recommend all terrain tires and some recovery gear if you go beyond the creek. However, the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest greatly advises against using this method and only wants hikers to use the official parking area for McClellan Butte Trail #1015. United States government. I had to back off around 2/3 way up after hitting the snows line for safety reason as I see no fresh tire track and it turned quite slippery. Many states have Natural Resource or Game & Fish Departments responsible for building and maintaining ATV trail systems on public lands. 3rd. Very rocky in some areas. Building 1 . https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/mbs/recarea/?recid=18002, New food storage rules for Mt. However, McClellan Butte offers a decent combination of an easy YDS Class 1 hiking trail and a final YDS Class 3-4 (depending on conditions) summit scramble, with an outstanding view overlooking much of the South Fork Snoqualmie River valley. Questions? For more information, please visit, Mt. As you carefully descend the rocky summit, think of the pioneers who first documented these lands. Great trail did it in a jt rubicon you dont need anything serious. Have lift, medium, 4x4 sometimes depending, just access roads, minimal camping, water crossing steep dip. Great trip up to the summit of McClellan Butte on this beautiful fall day. and Turn right (south) at the stop sign, cross the S. Fork Snoqualmie River. McCellan Butte OHV Trail easy (159) Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Photos(67) Directions Print/PDF Map Share More Explore this 9.8-mile out-and-back trail near North Bend, Washington. Mt. Caution should be implemented when using cooking stoves, especially during Summer months and dry periods when fire danger increases. This road is heavily decommissioned, but has been passable without the need for bushwhacking. Season might be over for this route! Trails Hiked. The MVUM is available on theUS. Sales of off-highway vehicles (OHVs), especially side-by-side ATVs that seat from 2 to 6 people, continue to climb. I was in RAV 4 TRD trim. This trail system including Hemingway Butte, Fossil Creek and Rabbit Creek OHV trailheads features access to hundreds of miles of roads, moderate to difficult trails and sand washes on steep, rocky terrain. The far-left column lists public and private riding opportunities in the area, with links to their websites for more information. The McClellan Butte Trail (#1015) has approximately 3300' elevation gain in 4.6 miles of maintained/easy-to-follow YDS Class I trail from the trailhead to the summit block, then with a short distance and elevation gain (~100') of scrambling to the summit. Share sensitive information only The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Doable but need to be careful with each step. Baker Ranger District There was a short section with snow on the trail on the back side of McClellan Butte, but it was easily passed without traction. View McClellan Butte Image Gallery - 56 Images. May revisit this place in July or Aug. good trail but snow got really deep halfway up. Not many people on the trail on a very nice sunny day. Tax ID: 27-3009280. Some morning mist and dew on the leaves. Get the StepOutside Newsletter specially curated by Outdoor experts. Some loose rock and places where extra clearance really helps. Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail Past Week 0 rides 6 Months 1 rides 45 miles avg distance All 5 rides Last: Jul 22, 2022 Photos Stock Tacoma offroad handled it well, some additional lift can definitely help. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' The final 0.6 miles of the McClellan Butte Trail circles around the southwest side of the mountain ridge to the rocky summit block. Turned around after a few sharp switch backs in snow. Fun easy to advanced level trail. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Supervisor's Office Get the newsletter curated by outdoor experts! updates, images and resources. Did not go all the way, the trees started to get pretty thick. Check out this 17.1-km out-and-back trail near North Bend, Washington. 2930 Wetmore Ave., Snoqualmie Ranger District Great time. 1:45 hike up and 1:00 trail run down. General George B McClellan visited this area in 1853 surveying (unsuccessfully) for a route for rail lines to pass through the Cascades. P.O. Dress warm! (360) 854-2553 Driving backwards wasnt awesome either but this was a pretty great time with some great scenic areas. On the trail, the author uses Polaris' Ride Command to access trail information instantly on his smart phone. Felt a little too Deliverance-y for my taste. 4) Begin hiking. Find nearby businesses, restaurants and hotels. Tacoma cleared it. On the right side. Finally, one of the best ways to discover the best ATV trails in your area is to join a local ATV club, that will take you and your family on guided rides. Overall it was a long hike, but quite doable. Could see Rainier well and saw Bakern peeking out. First trail ever. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. On the way back, I did a little exploring and found an old trail that went up to the south peak(peak 5046). Nice hike, mostly in the shade. Forest Service websiteor by callingthe appropriate District Office (Supervisors Office is (936) 639-8501). United States. With an elevation of 5162' and clean prominence of 1442', McClellan Butte is neither the tallest nor the most prominent peak of the I-90 corridor between North Bend and Snoqualmie Pass. McClellan Butte Trailhead Area Status: Open Provides access to: McClellan Butte Trail 1015 At a Glance General Information Directions: From North Bend, WA take I-90 east to exit #42 (Tinkham Road). Trailhead is at the end of the road. Watch out for the big cats though.. they are definitely out here the higher you get. Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the Steep and long, bit of a treacherous scramble to the actual peak so be careful. Travel ~0.25 mile, crossing a creek, and turn right onto Forest Road 9020-110. Needed rear locker in some spots. 810 State Route 20 Rain turned to snow half way up, awesome view at the top. These aspects help make McClellan Butte one of the most popular mountain hiking and climbing destinations in the region. FROM NORTH BEND, WA:1) Drive east along I-90 until Exit 42 (Tinkham exit).2) Drive south along Forest Road 55 for 0.3 miles, until an unmarked road on the rightside (southside) of the road.3) Turn on the unmarked road and drive uphill for 0.2 miles to the McClellan Butte Trailhead (Trail #1015, ~1800' elevation). Half the trail was sunny - wear sunscreen. This website displays a state-by-state list of public and private destinations for riding ATVs and side-by-sides (SxSs), as well as dirt bikes and 4WD trucks. McClellan Butte was named after George B. McClellan, a Civil War general and a surveyor during the mid-19th Century. Traversing the final summit slope is not recommended when the rocks are wet. The views were incredible, and the autumn colours magnificent. We then went back via that service road south of Chester, and up the McClellan Butte trail. Canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding opportunities near Leg burner for sure. From Seattle, east on I-90 to exit 42 (Tinkham Road). Met a cool person who discussed the challenges. Get Trail News Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. The trail head is right before the freeway entrance traveling east (SE Homestead Valley Rd.) Carry spare batteries for your GPS, and a power cord to plug your mobile device into the 12v outlet or USB port of your ATV. Beautiful view of North Bend and surrounding area and peaks. LockA locked padlock Sites, like RiderPlanet-USA.com, are an excellent source for trail information. 74920 NE Stevens Pass Hwy Narrow trail, Rocky nothing hard. Miles of trails and open areas await all types of OHV enthusiasts. Elevation gain: 3,700 ft. Great workout hike and preparation for harder peaks. According to the map we were in the right place, but we turned around at the Private Property, No Trespassing, and Beware of Dog signs. Provides access to: McClellan Butte Trail 1015. Would say probably V3-V4 scrambling with at least one hand holding the rock.. These trailheads also provide loading ramps, staging areas and restrooms. Started hike at 4:45am and reached top at 6:45am. No flies or bugs - about a dozen ppl 10/10. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. For current trail conditions, contact the the North Bend Ranger Station at 425-888-1421 (Seattle 206-622-8378).The City of Seattle/Cedar River Watershed Ecological Reserve is located southwest of McClellan Butte Trail. better have 2 cars in case get stuck. 1405 Emens Ave. N. With that mentioned, McClellan Butte is still a semi-popular climbing destination for experienced climbers during snow-cover in Winter and Spring months as both a training climb and a conditioning climb. Mount Kent. clay is very slippery when wet. But there is a easy turn around area on the left, from there you can head back. Want to report conditions for this trail? Don't risk your life scrambling the last 30 feet . Turned around after getting into the snow on top. Towards the top the snow tracks had packed down into ice making it too slick to get any further. Leaders should print and copy this designation letter to show rangers they may see on trail. Many of their Forest Roads are open to both highway-legal vehicles and off-highway vehicles. Although McClellan's survey basically ignored nearby Snoqualmie Pass, which would be the actual mountain pass eventually used by the Pacific Railroad, his efforts and dedication did not go unnoticed and "McClellan Butte" was named in his honor. Overall very rocky and have some moderately difficult climbs. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to access this area.Campfires are not permitted. Animals are commonly found on the mountain slopes. Saw a few grouse as well. Trail up is in great shape, as it is pretty dry. Dirty Harry's Balcony via Birdhouse Trail, Mount Defiance and Mason Lake via Ira Spring Memorial Trail, Twin Falls via Homestead Valley Trailhead, Iron Horse Trail: Homestead Valley Trailhead to Mine Creek, Iron Horse Trail from Olallie State Park to Rattlesnake Lake. At roughly 2.5 miles into the hike one needs to exercise caution around a series of avalanche chutes and snow bridges which can be undermined by flowing water. Discover this 7.8-mile out-and-back trail near North Bend, Washington. Nomadic Normans S1E1 - McClellan Butte OHV Trail Nomadic Normans 36 subscribers Subscribe 12 Share 328 views 1 year ago https://linktr.ee/nomadicnormans A small family beginning an overland. Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 810 State Route 20 Go to the website, tap on the state you are interested in, and youll discover a long list of public trails, open riding areas, private ATV parks and motocross tracks. Have lift, medium, 4x4 sometimes depending, just access roads, minimal camping, water crossing steep dip. Easy trail. 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