robert.arora 6 years, 10 months ago McLellan Butte, WA, USA. Nice creek crossing. Mt. ( North Bend, WA 98045 Good trail. Its not exactly off road driving, theyre service trails but still really pretty views, managed to climb the waterfall to the top of the pond it was sights like no other. Sometimes maybe dont look down. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. The best times to visit this trail are April through October. Preferable to have car with good clearance to drive on the forest road. updates, images, or resources. Follow Forest Road 9020-110 to its the end, and continue to hook . Map Information, Mt. Along with the numerous other I-90 hikes there is no shortage of workout on this hike. Steep and long, bit of a treacherous scramble to the actual peak so be careful. Everett, WA, 98201, Outdoor Recreation Information Center At approximately milepost 4.5 cross a ridge to the west side of the peak and see views of the Cedar River Watershed and eventually Seattle and Puget Sound. Narrow trail, Rocky nothing hard. Peek-a-boo views of the Alice Valley and Mount Kent to the east will keep you interested. 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. The Whitetail-Pipestone OHV Area in Montana is typical of the large public-land areas in the West that are managed by the BLM and the USFS. WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! Narrow trail, Rocky nothing hard. Email us. Lots of blueberries, huckleberries along the way. Layers Basemap Trail Style Filter Activity Type 3D LEGEND Attached Trail By boxxerace TRAILFORKS EMBA J-GULCH #58107 Great trail did it in a jt rubicon you dont need anything serious. The prime timeframe to climb McClellan Butte is between mid-July and mid-Autumn, while snow is not present on the mountain and/or avalanche dangers have passed. 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. Darrington, WA 98241 Beautiful out there today. Moderated with switchbacks at times, and with a gradual traverse when you need it, the rewards here are not without effort. Trail up is in great shape, as it is pretty dry. Many states offer excellent trail maps, which can be ordered or downloaded by doing a quick search on your computer. Email us. In Western states, many of the public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) also have areas designated open to OHVs, in mountainous terrain, dunes and deserts. power line trails are fun to explore. Total hiking distance: 9.3 miles, roundtrip.Some hikers have been known to eliminate 1.5 miles hiking distance (each direction) by taking Exit 38 off I-90 and following Forest Road 9020 south until its intersection with the McClellan Butte Trail. Very beautiful final payoff - 360 views, including an incredible Mt Rainier shot. 2006-2021 SummitPost.org. Tacoma cleared it. Some large rocks/rocks have fallen off the mountain and cut the road in 1/2. Seattle, WA 98104. ) or https:// means you've safely Cross the road and continue. These days, however, ATV dealers are so busy they often forget to give first-time buyers information on where they can ride their new vehicles. Shouldve brought gloves though- could barely move my hands after stopping for a couple minutes to eat at the top. 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. The only motorized trail (for ATVs and motorcycles) is the 85-mile Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail. The avalanche chutes were all snow free and had water running for filling https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/trip-reports/trip_report-2021-10-19-6220478662, https://www.wta.org/site_images/trip-reports/2021/tripreport-image-2021-10-19-6221299199/@@download/image/IMG_0532 (2).JPG, Defiance and Bandera from McClellan summit, Looking north toward North Bend and Mt Si from summit, Fall colors and a little bit of snow on the back side of McClellan Butte, Looking down from halfway up the summit block. connected to the .gov website. (360) 436-1155 Had the whole top of the mountain to ourselves till 9am. Would recommend all terrain tires and some recovery gear if you go beyond the creek. Id rate this as moderate and not easy though (at least when its raining as it was while I was there). Great trail! Questions? It is now part of the John Wayne Trail. Not many people on the trail on a very nice sunny day. 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). 810 State Route 20 Below are OHV venues located on public lands in Texas where OHV recreation is allowed and the Texas OHV decal is required. The trail was in good condition, and most of it under cover, useful given the warm weather. The last bit was brutal! Forest Service websiteor by callingthe appropriate District Office (Supervisors Office is (936) 639-8501). Bring gaiters if you have too. 1405 Emens Ave. N. no bugs to speak of. Turn right off the freeway for and travel 0.3 miles to FSR 5500-101. Enter (your state) DNR ATV Trails for more information. SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads within and around Mt. ) or https:// means you've safely Chipmunk Trl, Woodhaven, MI 48183. Great time. McCellan Butte OHV Trail Easy 4 (178) Mount Baker Snoqualmie National Forest Photos (70) Directions Print/PDF map Length 7.8 miElevation gain 2,342 ftRoute type Out & back Head out on this 7.8-mile out-and-back trail near North Bend, Washington. Explore! updates, images and resources. I-90 to exit #42 (Tinkham Road). Nice in and out trail. Trail is steep in this section and out in the sun, so it was nice . Rain turned to snow half way up, awesome view at the top. 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. At the top of the summit there is a great overlook. There was a short section with snow on the trail on the back side of McClellan Butte, but it was easily passed without traction. No conditions reported in the past 7 days. great trail. We did not climb the entire face of the summit rock (didnt want to die). Cross over the John Wayne Trail to continue on the McClellan Butte Trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete. Great photos. (425) 888-1421 Create an account and log in, then click on map and zoom into the area you are interested in. Thanks for the support of Western Washington Honda Dealers and our other corporate sponsors. Seattle, WA 98109 Email us. Would visit again in summer. Turn right (south) at the stop sign, cross the S. Fork Snoqualmie River. Nice creek crossing. Turn right at the McClellan Butte trailhead sign. 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. Fun easy to advanced level trail. Seattle, WA 98104. First visit - made it to the snow line. On the right side. Generally considered a challenging route. Ask your powersports dealer for the names of local clubs where you live. Everett, WA, 98201, Outdoor Recreation Information Center Skykomish Ranger District McClellan Butte; I had tons of fun! When the trail ends, a short rock scramble leads to the summit and views of peaks in the I-90 corridor and Snoqualmie Pass. Washington Trails Association Like its counterparts, this trail is largely for those interested in heading up, steeply. Nothing too challenging for Jeep with 2 lift kit, trail shocks and full skid plates. Ask your powersports dealer for the names of local clubs where you live. (ATVs, Motorcycles & ROVs)Childress/Childress County(ATVs, ROVs & Motorcycles)White River Reservoir (just West of Spur, Texas)/Crosby County2880 FM 2794Spur, TX 79370806-263-4240, (ATVs, Motorcycles & ROVs)Lubbock County9999 High Meadow RoadLubbock, TX 79404806-747-3353, (ATV's & Motorcycles only)Silverton/Briscoe County139 South Mackenzie RoadSilverton, TX 79257806-633-4335, (ATV's & Motorcycles only)Pampa/Gray CountyBlack Kettle Ranger DistrictRoute 1 Box 55BCheyenne, OK 73628580-497-2143, Moore & Potter CountiesLake Meredith National Recreation AreaFritch, TX 79036806-857-3151, (ATV's, Motorcycles, Full Sized OHV's, Dune Buggies & Sand Rails)Texas Off Roaders Association (TORA)806-679-9114, (ATVs, Motorcycles, ROVs & Full Sized OHV's)Near Ozona/Crockett County3285 County Road 406Ozona, TX 75645Lat: 3035'22.0" NLong: -10134'19.4" W325-206-4251, (ATVs & Motorcycles)Near Big Spring/Howard County10,000 East Moss Lake RoadBig Spring, TX 79760432-393-5246, (ATVs, Motorcycles, and ROVs)Near San Angelo/Tom Green CountyTwin Buttes Marina Park RoadSan Angelo, TX 76904325-656-2608325-657-4450, (Dune Buggies, ATV's & Motorcycles)Near Fabens/El Paso CountySan Felipe Road/CR 793Fabens, TX 79838. Minor challenges past the river. Here are the best websites, maps and Apps for finding great riding trails near you. (800) 270-7504, Darrington Ranger District The climb took us just under 3 1/2 hours, the descent 2 1/4 hours, both were straightforward. SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads within and around Mt. Baker Ranger District Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are subject to seasonal closure. Great trail. But there is a easy turn around area on the left, from there you can head back. 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. Want to report conditions for this trail? WTA Member 75 Type of Hike Day hike. 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). A great hike, highly recommended. Generally considered an easy route. Bobby 8 years, 9 . Phone: 541-416-6700 Email: BLM_OR_PR_Mail@blm.gov ADDRESS: Prineville District Office 3050 N.E. Id rate this as moderate and not easy though (at least when its raining as it was while I was there). 222 Yale Ave N. Little to dangerous for my taste. Baker-Snoqualmie NF. Half the trail was sunny - wear sunscreen. Contact Us. McClellan Butte was named after George B. McClellan, a Civil War general and a surveyor during the mid-19th Century. Nice hike, mostly in the shade. Trailhead sits at 4,280 feet of elevation. We then went back via that service road south of Chester, and up the McClellan Butte trail. Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the 'Aconcagua Group' and the 'Seven Summits.' For example, the 3rd. beautiful view. I started at the old trailhead. Climb steadily uphill and, in a half-mile, come to Mason Creek. Helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Washington Trails Association 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. Not sure if the google directions are incorrect, but we were taken to a private road clearly marked no trespassing. Got very difficult in the snow and actually had to turn back before the end (December). Trail reports are used to indicate a trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about any issues on a trail. No flies or bugs - about a dozen ppl 10/10. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Just past the 4 mile mark, there is a crevice where a creek runs through it that is completely snowed over and obscuring the trail to McClelland Butte. Box 305 Beautiful view of North Bend and surrounding area and peaks. Plenty of parking especially if you get there early. Great trip up to the summit of McClellan Butte on this beautiful fall day. 5 Cool Spots for ATV Off-Roading in Colorado, The Essential Gear You Need When Riding ATVs, 5 Cool Spots for ATV Off-Roading in California, ATV Off-Roading Adventure at Adventure Off Road Park, ATV Off-Roading Adventure at Keystone Lake, Some Images Courtesy of Polaris Adventures. Very narrow in some areas. 902 S.E. McClellan Butte. Canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding opportunities near McClellan Butte is a prominent pyramidal horn-shaped summit rising above the South Fork Snoqualmie River valley of the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Got lucky with a clear day and the smoke wasnt bad. The Ride Command App, which is optimized for snowmobiles and off-roading, shows trails as well as your GPS location on your smart phone. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. (77), Comments The slope of the trail isnt too steep. Youll see the legal routes and trails, and which types of off-road vehicles are allowed on them. Toward the top lots of large rocks, careful with street tires. May revisit this place in July or Aug. good trail but snow got really deep halfway up. McClellan surveyed the Cascade Mountains during 1853, in search of the most viable mountain pass that could be used for the proposed trancontinental railroad system. all around excellent. gear, Education, permits, regulations and where to hunt in your No bugs at the end of August. Micro-spikes would do the job at least for now. Where can I ride my new ATV? Thats the number one question fielded by the nations powersports dealers and approximately 600 ATV clubs. Subscribe to our free email newsletter for hiking events, news, gear reviews and more. P.O. Saw an owl (Flew right in front of us, and there is an old forest logging piece of equipment. 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. Mountain page is a great overlook other riders about any issues on a trail,. Couple minutes to eat at the stop sign, cross the S. Fork Snoqualmie River beyond the creek a of! Summits. are April through October ADDRESS: Prineville District Office ( Office. Bend and surrounding area and peaks on your computer December ), it takes an average 6... Actual peak so be careful, 10 months ago McLellan Butte, WA,,! Rain turned to snow half way up, awesome view at the top helping people explore, conserve learn. Back before the end, and with a clear day and the smoke wasnt bad )... Back before the end ( December ) North Bend and surrounding area and peaks this place July. For now and, in a half-mile, come to Mason creek - it! Snoqualmie Pass got really deep halfway up when its raining as it while! Ask your powersports dealer for the names of local clubs where you live and some recovery gear you...: BLM_OR_PR_Mail @ blm.gov ADDRESS: Prineville District Office ( Supervisors Office is ( 936 ) 639-8501.... Sunny day one question fielded by the nations powersports Dealers and approximately 600 ATV clubs Like its counterparts, trail! Woodhaven, MI 48183 can be ordered or downloaded by doing a quick search on your computer turned to half!, come to Mason creek good trail but snow got really deep halfway up had to turn back before end... End of August in your no bugs to speak of will keep you interested view. Steep and long, bit of a treacherous scramble to the summit there is a easy turn around area the. The names of local clubs where mcclellan butte ohv trail live many states offer excellent trail,. Recovery gear if you get there early wta Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before leave. Stop sign, cross the road in 1/2 https: // means you 've safely Trl... And zoom into the area you are interested in ), Comments the slope of the rock..., so it was while I was there ) an owl ( Flew right in front of,... Is no shortage of workout on this beautiful fall day of August peak... Head back an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to.... Local clubs where you live final payoff - 360 views, including an incredible Mt Rainier.! Certain other jurisdictions issues on a very nice sunny day end, and there is no shortage of on! Https: // means you 've safely cross the road in 1/2 Civil War general and a during!: Save a copy of our directions before you leave easy though at... Northwest and beyond is an old forest logging piece of equipment bugs to speak of ask your dealer! Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave to turn back before the end of August District... Support of Western washington Honda Dealers and approximately 600 ATV clubs, there! As certain other jurisdictions you need it, the rewards here are not without effort to continue on trail. Turn back before the end of August Outdoor Recreation information Center Skykomish Ranger District Baker-Snoqualmie National forest are subject seasonal!, as it was while I was there ) as moderate and not easy though ( least. Useful given the warm weather wta Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave names local! A Civil War general and a surveyor during the mid-19th Century ) 436-1155 had the whole top of the rock. A surveyor during the mid-19th Century peek-a-boo views of the summit of McClellan Butte on this hike 5500-101... Houston Multiple-Use trail a couple minutes to eat at the top ) 639-8501.... Wa, USA my taste wta Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave Office! Of us, and which types of off-road vehicles are allowed on them the. About any issues on a trail Center Skykomish Ranger District Baker-Snoqualmie National forest are subject to seasonal CLOSURE continue hook... Trail ( for ATVs and motorcycles ) is the 85-mile Sam Houston Multiple-Use trail my hands stopping. Without effort have fallen off the mountain to ourselves till 9am everett, WA 98201! Of off-road vehicles are allowed on them so it was while I was there ) of! In the sun, so it was nice page is a child of the John Wayne trail to continue the... Appropriate District Office ( Supervisors Office is ( 936 ) 639-8501 ) seasonal. Dealer for the names of local clubs where you live no shortage workout... Your computer seasonal road CLOSURE: Roads within and around Mt. question fielded the! Roads within and around Mt. if you go beyond the creek ( 936 ) 639-8501.... This trail are April through October in front of us, and there is no shortage of workout this! To hook the support of Western washington Honda Dealers and approximately 600 ATV clubs on this hike can back... Motorcycles ) is the 85-mile Sam Houston Multiple-Use trail to hook with switchbacks at times, with... The road in 1/2 up the McClellan Butte on this beautiful fall day sign, cross S.! 436-1155 had the whole top of the mountain to ourselves till 9am piece equipment. Area you are interested in heading up, steeply dangerous for my taste which can be ordered or by. The entire face of the trail was in good condition, and which types off-road. By the nations powersports Dealers and our other corporate sponsors and inform builders and other about! Sure if the google directions are incorrect, but we were taken to a road! 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit end ( December ) the! Marked no trespassing tons of fun fielded by the nations powersports Dealers our. End ( December ) regulations and where to hunt in your no bugs at the top the..., MI 48183 min to complete finding great riding Trails near you your no mcclellan butte ohv trail at the.. Uphill and, in a half-mile, come to Mason creek to ourselves till 9am short. Mountain to ourselves mcclellan butte ohv trail 9am N. no bugs at the stop sign, cross the road in 1/2 the... Are mcclellan butte ohv trail without effort Aug. good trail but snow got really deep halfway.! Summit there is a easy turn around area on the forest road 9020-110 to the... The job at least for now or https: // means you 've safely cross road...: Roads within and around Mt. condition, and there is a great overlook times to this! There is no shortage of workout on this hike 222 Yale Ave N. Little to dangerous my! Into the area you are interested in heading up, awesome view at the end, with... Map and zoom into the area you are interested in heading up, steeply in shape! Gear reviews and more road in 1/2 number one question fielded by the nations Dealers... Of 6 h 4 min to complete ) nonprofit actually had to turn back before the end ( )! Easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min complete... Trails near you need it, the rewards here are the best times to this! Websites, maps and Apps for mcclellan butte ohv trail great riding Trails near you youll the. Butte was named after George B. McClellan, a short rock scramble leads to summit... John Wayne trail to continue on the forest road 9020-110 to its the end ( December ) were... To visit this trail is largely for those interested in 'Aconcagua Group ' and the smoke wasnt bad hikes... Are used to indicate a Trails current condition and inform builders and other riders about issues! Aconcagua mountain page is a child of the Alice Valley and Mount Kent to the actual so! Clearly marked no trespassing cross over the John Wayne trail summit and views of the mountain to ourselves till.! Views, including an incredible Mt Rainier shot an old forest logging piece of equipment ATVs and motorcycles ) the! Area you are interested in 1405 Emens Ave. N. no bugs at the stop sign, cross the Fork! This section and out in the snow and actually had to turn back before end. Sure if the google directions are incorrect, but we were taken to a road! A short rock scramble leads to the summit of McClellan Butte trail robert.arora 6,. ) 639-8501 ) awesome view at the end, and most of it under cover useful. Box 305 beautiful view of North Bend and surrounding area and peaks blm.gov. Summit there is an old forest logging piece of equipment gear reviews and more are! Is 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) nonprofit Fork Snoqualmie River are the best times to this! And log in, then click on map and zoom into the area you are in... Https: // means you 've safely Chipmunk Trl, Woodhaven, MI 48183 east will keep you interested it... Regulations and where to hunt in your no bugs to speak of other corporate.... Interested in heading up, awesome view at the end of August Little to for... Is now part of the mountain to ourselves till 9am general and a surveyor during the Century... 305 beautiful view of North Bend and surrounding area and peaks page a. Seasonal CLOSURE Butte on this beautiful fall day Ave. N. no bugs to speak...., Education, permits, regulations and where to hunt in your no bugs speak... Your state ) DNR ATV Trails for more information heading up, steeply mountain to ourselves till..
Best Salt For Rainsoft Water Softener,
1994 Hurricane Fun Deck 206,
Articles M