PLACES TO RIDE - WASHINGTON
This page was developed to to inform you of different places to ride in Washington State that we've been to. We recommend verifying open hours through a web search if any of these facilities have new phone numbers or web sites.
We've been riding quads since the early 90's in Washington, so our focus is on those riding areas that allow quads. We included as much info as possible for dirt bikes, but you may want to contact the various facilities for the latest track info. We've tried to give as much info as we could for each place that we've been to and we hope you'll find it beneficial when inquiring about a place to visit. Some places we've ridden were just open fields off of I-90 as we traveled from west to east to get out of the rain and have some fun, and race venues that have either closed. So grateful for all those memories! If you know of a great place to ride quads or SxS's, send us an email with the location, nearest larger city, type of riding, and a website or contact information for that location and we'll gladly add it to our site.
Load up the toys and have fun! Feel free to come over and say "HI" if you should see us at your track or in the dunes. We'll try to get photo's copied over from our old web platform to share.
We've been riding quads since the early 90's in Washington, so our focus is on those riding areas that allow quads. We included as much info as possible for dirt bikes, but you may want to contact the various facilities for the latest track info. We've tried to give as much info as we could for each place that we've been to and we hope you'll find it beneficial when inquiring about a place to visit. Some places we've ridden were just open fields off of I-90 as we traveled from west to east to get out of the rain and have some fun, and race venues that have either closed. So grateful for all those memories! If you know of a great place to ride quads or SxS's, send us an email with the location, nearest larger city, type of riding, and a website or contact information for that location and we'll gladly add it to our site.
Load up the toys and have fun! Feel free to come over and say "HI" if you should see us at your track or in the dunes. We'll try to get photo's copied over from our old web platform to share.
EDDIEVILLE MOTORSPORTS PARK - CENTERVILLE, WA
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We are hopeful to be making our first trip out to Eddieville this June (2020) and we'll give updates on our experience as soon as we make it out there.
UPDATE: June 20, 2020. It's a must go to! We loaded up our quads and made the 329 mile trip from Boise, Idaho to Centerville, WA and had such a great time, despite the rain. We were greeted by the very friendly and welcoming host as we signed in and they gave us the run down on their facility. We hit the MX track first for a cautious parade lap, and then ventured out to the GP track. The motocross track was great. Elevation changes were awesome, the dirt was perfect holding the water and not getting rutted up, and we were careful not to hit the inside berms the bikes had established for themselves. The GP track was well marked with a couple markers blown down from the races the weekend prior, but a very fun track with some pretty good technical areas. 10-miles of track up in the hills and down to the flat track, good fun! The motocross track was a blast! We had our GoPro going and uploaded a few videos. Definitely well worth the trip and we look forward to going back! Address and Directions: 110 Stringstreet Rd, Centerville, WA 98613 from Boise, Idaho take interstate I-84 west into Oregon and follow for approximately 320 miles to Highway 97 North and take Exit 104 north (Yakima) onto Hwy 97 over the Columbia River and into Washington State. Follow Hwy 97 to the intersection with Hwy 14 (Lewis & Clark Hwy) and take a left, staying on Hwy 97. Hwy 97 will quickly curve to the right, north. Follow Hwy 97 for 6 miles and watch for a Y in the road where you'll need to go left, it is right after you pass by mile marker 6 and an old brown barn. You'll come to a T and you'll take a left onto Stringstreet Road. Stringstreet will flow to the right and follow it to Eddieville Motorsports Park on the left (south), 9 miles from the freeway exit. For more info and schedule check out their site - Eddieville Play Days Check the weather before you haul - Centerville, WA |
Times and Fees copied from their web site 06-18-2020:
PLAYDAYS: Open practice. $25.00 a day. 8:30am – 4:30pm. The Motocross track opens at 8:30am. The GP track at noon. You have the option of riding either track after 12:00pm. Dry East winds may cancel the GP portion. All playdays are weather permitting. Call if in doubt! Scott – 541-980-7971 or Debbie – 509-261-0308. PLAYDAY FEES: $25.00 per rider. *FAMILY RATE* (applies to immediate family only) 1st Rider – $25.00 TOTAL 2nd Rider – $20.00………………..$45.00 3rd Rider – $15.00………………..$60.00 4th Rider – $10.00………………..$70.00 5th Rider – $5.00 ……………….. $75.00 6th Rider free MOTOCROSS ONLY PLAYDAY: GP track not open. $20.00 per day. Prices for the Spring Break, Memorial Day and Labor Day 3 day Specials are: Single rider: $40.00 2 riders: $70.00 3 riders: $90.00 4 riders: $110.00 5 riders: $120.00 Prices are for immediate family living in the same household. |
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GRAY'S HARBOR ORV -
We haven't ridden at Gray's Harbor for a couple decades, but the last time we were there was pretty awesome... and muddy. Over the many years the facility has grown with many improvements and we're looking forward to making another trip out there. Check back for updates!
RIVERDALE - Just east of Toutle, WA
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HORN RAPIDS MOTORSPORTS COMPLEX - RICHLAND, WA
HORN RAPIDS -
We started riding at Horn Rapids in the early 90's when it was run by the city or Richland. It was once one of the best places in the state, and was our favorite before it went private and the quad tracks became obsolete. Horn Rapids is located 3 miles NW of Richland on State Route 240, and approximately a 3.5-4 a 4-hour trip from Seattle, depending on traffic. There is camping, restrooms with showers, and riding for everyone. The soil is on the sandy side which will create ruts after a full day of riding, but the bike tracks are groomed regularly and watered often. If you have a bike, there is a great MX track with a lot of jumps, tabletops, step-ups, whoops, and whatever else they can throw at you. There is also a pee-wee bike track that offers the same type of riding for the little ones. If it’s a 3- or 4-wheeler that you sport, you no longer have the 2-ATV tracks that the City of Richland built and maintained. Under the new, private ownership, there are trails and you'll be able to make out parts of the longer quad track, but it's pretty much just open riding that's not groomed or watered, on our last visit it was $6/ person (2015), but now (2020) their web site shows quads are $45/person - yikes! That's spendy when the track is no where near as nice as what the bikes have to ride on, and it's not watered (we've only experienced it groomed a few times back when the city of Richland ran it, otherwise it's always just been open riding). But, we do plan on making a visit to verify and we'll post updates upon our return. Along with these tracks, there is also a Sand Drag area, a 4X4 obstacle course (looked pretty shady last time we were there), a go-kart track, a jet ski obstacle/race area, and a model airplane flying field. Here is the link to the Horn Rapids web site for fees. Note that all our photos below are from the Rush and Area51 tracks before they were given their names. From the photos on their web site, the track doesn't look like it has changed much, especially not for the $39 price hike, per rider.
Check the weather - Richland, WA
We started riding at Horn Rapids in the early 90's when it was run by the city or Richland. It was once one of the best places in the state, and was our favorite before it went private and the quad tracks became obsolete. Horn Rapids is located 3 miles NW of Richland on State Route 240, and approximately a 3.5-4 a 4-hour trip from Seattle, depending on traffic. There is camping, restrooms with showers, and riding for everyone. The soil is on the sandy side which will create ruts after a full day of riding, but the bike tracks are groomed regularly and watered often. If you have a bike, there is a great MX track with a lot of jumps, tabletops, step-ups, whoops, and whatever else they can throw at you. There is also a pee-wee bike track that offers the same type of riding for the little ones. If it’s a 3- or 4-wheeler that you sport, you no longer have the 2-ATV tracks that the City of Richland built and maintained. Under the new, private ownership, there are trails and you'll be able to make out parts of the longer quad track, but it's pretty much just open riding that's not groomed or watered, on our last visit it was $6/ person (2015), but now (2020) their web site shows quads are $45/person - yikes! That's spendy when the track is no where near as nice as what the bikes have to ride on, and it's not watered (we've only experienced it groomed a few times back when the city of Richland ran it, otherwise it's always just been open riding). But, we do plan on making a visit to verify and we'll post updates upon our return. Along with these tracks, there is also a Sand Drag area, a 4X4 obstacle course (looked pretty shady last time we were there), a go-kart track, a jet ski obstacle/race area, and a model airplane flying field. Here is the link to the Horn Rapids web site for fees. Note that all our photos below are from the Rush and Area51 tracks before they were given their names. From the photos on their web site, the track doesn't look like it has changed much, especially not for the $39 price hike, per rider.
Check the weather - Richland, WA
We've been riding & racing our quads and karts at Horn Rapids since 1992.
CAPITOL STATE FOREST - OLYMPIA, WA
One of the most popular areas in Western Washington for trailbiking. There are over 100 trail miles in the northern half of the forest. The southern half has trails for horses and hikers only. The Thurston-Grays Harbor ORV Sports Park is adjacent to the forest at the north end. Trails from the park connect with the forest’s trailbike system. Capitol Forest is open daylight hours only with seasonal restrictions. There are no user fees and their mailing address is Department of Natural Resources, 1405 Rush road, Chehalis, WA 98532.
One of the most popular areas in Western Washington for trailbiking. There are over 100 trail miles in the northern half of the forest. The southern half has trails for horses and hikers only. The Thurston-Grays Harbor ORV Sports Park is adjacent to the forest at the north end. Trails from the park connect with the forest’s trailbike system. Capitol Forest is open daylight hours only with seasonal restrictions. There are no user fees and their mailing address is Department of Natural Resources, 1405 Rush road, Chehalis, WA 98532.
TAHUYA STATE FOREST - TAHUYA, WA
Is said to offer riding that is best during the rainy season – at least for trailbikers. The area is covered by glacial till and outwash gravels, (lots of rocks) ideal for rainy weather trailriding. In the summer, riding can be a little dusty. There are trails for dirt bikes, quads, and for short- and long-wheelbase four-wheel drives. All four-wheel drive trails have been built by volunteers. There are a lot, and I mean a lot, of trails, skinny trails, wide trails, and open trails. If you like trails, you’ll love Tahuya. Just don’t forget your hip waders and yellow rain jackets. There are several parking areas, with the main one being asphalt. There are also restrooms, large covered picnic areas, and several campgrounds. Tahuya State Forest is located about 45 miles SW of Seattle. If you take the ferry across Puget Sound, it’s a lot shorter. However, you spend about as much time and it does cost a little more than driving around the Sound. They’re open year round, daylight hours only, and no user fees. Their mailing address is: Department of Natural Resources, 28329 SE 448th St., Enumclaw, WA 98022
Is said to offer riding that is best during the rainy season – at least for trailbikers. The area is covered by glacial till and outwash gravels, (lots of rocks) ideal for rainy weather trailriding. In the summer, riding can be a little dusty. There are trails for dirt bikes, quads, and for short- and long-wheelbase four-wheel drives. All four-wheel drive trails have been built by volunteers. There are a lot, and I mean a lot, of trails, skinny trails, wide trails, and open trails. If you like trails, you’ll love Tahuya. Just don’t forget your hip waders and yellow rain jackets. There are several parking areas, with the main one being asphalt. There are also restrooms, large covered picnic areas, and several campgrounds. Tahuya State Forest is located about 45 miles SW of Seattle. If you take the ferry across Puget Sound, it’s a lot shorter. However, you spend about as much time and it does cost a little more than driving around the Sound. They’re open year round, daylight hours only, and no user fees. Their mailing address is: Department of Natural Resources, 28329 SE 448th St., Enumclaw, WA 98022
WALKER VALLEY - MT VERNON, WA
A popular riding area with Trial bikes, Dirt bikes, Quads, and Jeeps mostly because it’s the only legal area north of Tacoma, and west of the Cascades. Trails intersect logging roads and are marked for vehicle use type. Elevations range from 500 to 3000 feet, with spectacular views, when it’s not raining. There is truck and trailer parking available, restrooms, and a lot of evergreens. Walker Valley is located about 75 miles north of Seattle, off of I-5. It’s open riding all year, daylight hours only, no camping, and no user fees. Their mailing address is: Department of Natural Resources, 919 N. Township St., Sedro Wooley, WA 98284.
A popular riding area with Trial bikes, Dirt bikes, Quads, and Jeeps mostly because it’s the only legal area north of Tacoma, and west of the Cascades. Trails intersect logging roads and are marked for vehicle use type. Elevations range from 500 to 3000 feet, with spectacular views, when it’s not raining. There is truck and trailer parking available, restrooms, and a lot of evergreens. Walker Valley is located about 75 miles north of Seattle, off of I-5. It’s open riding all year, daylight hours only, no camping, and no user fees. Their mailing address is: Department of Natural Resources, 919 N. Township St., Sedro Wooley, WA 98284.
SPOKANE COUNTY ORV PARK - SPOKANE, WA
Features a variety of 4-wheel drive, off-road, motorcycle, go-kart, and ATV events throughout the year. The park is located 1 mile North of Highway 2 on Hayford Road; about 1 mile West on Sprague Road. Phone (509) 456-4730 or (509) 244-9244. The motocross track is open 6 days a week from March through October. On the motocross track there is an $8 fee for riders. While you’re there, take an extra day and check out Airway Heights. We finally made it up to Spokane and although we didn't have our quads with us, we still went out to the park. The go-kart track was closed, but looked pretty nice. The motocross track looked good. They have it set up for a shortened version for night racing and the longer version for the day. A long whoops section, big tables, and some good looking doubles. Next time we'll have our quads with us. For more info on the MX track check out www.extmotorsports.com The ORV Park mailing address is: Spokane County ORV Park, West 1115 Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260
Features a variety of 4-wheel drive, off-road, motorcycle, go-kart, and ATV events throughout the year. The park is located 1 mile North of Highway 2 on Hayford Road; about 1 mile West on Sprague Road. Phone (509) 456-4730 or (509) 244-9244. The motocross track is open 6 days a week from March through October. On the motocross track there is an $8 fee for riders. While you’re there, take an extra day and check out Airway Heights. We finally made it up to Spokane and although we didn't have our quads with us, we still went out to the park. The go-kart track was closed, but looked pretty nice. The motocross track looked good. They have it set up for a shortened version for night racing and the longer version for the day. A long whoops section, big tables, and some good looking doubles. Next time we'll have our quads with us. For more info on the MX track check out www.extmotorsports.com The ORV Park mailing address is: Spokane County ORV Park, West 1115 Broadway, Spokane, WA 99260
MOSES LAKE DUNES / GRANT COUNTY ORV - MOSES LAKE, WA
Another dune area in Eastern Washington. It is a place visited by many, unfortunately, disrespectful party people make it a dangerous place to be on any holiday weekend. Paddle tires work good here, but not a necessity. The sand is mixed with Mt. St. Helen’s ash from her eruption in 1980 (a little history for you out-of-state riders), however we’ve never noticed any chain or plastic damage from it. There is around 2000 acres of riding, but developers are slowly buying out some of the land on the perimeter. We’ve ridden out here all throughout the year, spring, and fall are easily the most comfortable, summer temperatures can reach into the 100’s but you can always cool off in the lake. Winter riding is pretty good too. This would be a good time for paddles; there is pretty much no moisture in the sand, despite the 20-30 degree temperatures. There are restrooms, just watch out for the vandalized ones. You can camp anywhere, although we don’t recommended it. The small town is just a few miles away with several hotels, fast food places and a Safeway. There are no fees, just don’t forget your flag. It’s a good place for quads, rails, and bikes of all sizes. Lots of good dunes to jump off and some moderate bowls. It’s also very scenic with the lake right there.
Another dune area in Eastern Washington. It is a place visited by many, unfortunately, disrespectful party people make it a dangerous place to be on any holiday weekend. Paddle tires work good here, but not a necessity. The sand is mixed with Mt. St. Helen’s ash from her eruption in 1980 (a little history for you out-of-state riders), however we’ve never noticed any chain or plastic damage from it. There is around 2000 acres of riding, but developers are slowly buying out some of the land on the perimeter. We’ve ridden out here all throughout the year, spring, and fall are easily the most comfortable, summer temperatures can reach into the 100’s but you can always cool off in the lake. Winter riding is pretty good too. This would be a good time for paddles; there is pretty much no moisture in the sand, despite the 20-30 degree temperatures. There are restrooms, just watch out for the vandalized ones. You can camp anywhere, although we don’t recommended it. The small town is just a few miles away with several hotels, fast food places and a Safeway. There are no fees, just don’t forget your flag. It’s a good place for quads, rails, and bikes of all sizes. Lots of good dunes to jump off and some moderate bowls. It’s also very scenic with the lake right there.
BEVERLY SAND DUNES - BEVERLY, WA
Approximately 300 acres of open dunes. It’s a great place to take the kids for the first time in the sand. There are some larger dunes, but our little LT-80 test riders didn’t have any problems. This is a primitive area with out-houses, no user fees, but a flag is required. If you’re planning on checking out Beverly for the first time, bring the sun block, plenty of water, and paddles are not a requirement. Temperatures can get into the 100’s during the summer months of July and August, so plan accordingly. Beverly is located on the East side of the State, about 3 hours from Seattle, just follow I-90 east to Highway 243 south and follow 243 south past the first dam (Priest Dam?) then turn left (east) on Crab Creek road and follow for about 5 miles to the entrance on your right.
Approximately 300 acres of open dunes. It’s a great place to take the kids for the first time in the sand. There are some larger dunes, but our little LT-80 test riders didn’t have any problems. This is a primitive area with out-houses, no user fees, but a flag is required. If you’re planning on checking out Beverly for the first time, bring the sun block, plenty of water, and paddles are not a requirement. Temperatures can get into the 100’s during the summer months of July and August, so plan accordingly. Beverly is located on the East side of the State, about 3 hours from Seattle, just follow I-90 east to Highway 243 south and follow 243 south past the first dam (Priest Dam?) then turn left (east) on Crab Creek road and follow for about 5 miles to the entrance on your right.
