Seattle, WA 98109 Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 7 h 0. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. 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. Will go back in the summer when there is less snow too finish the trails. Saw bear poop on trail but no bear sightings. From the Ira Spring trailhead, hike an old logging grade graced in spring with twinflowers, tiger lilies and other forest flowers. I was in RAV 4 TRD trim. Bring gaiters if you have too. FIND YOUR WAY OUTSIDE is a trademark of AllTrails, LLC. North Bend, WA 98045 I had tons of fun! Below are OHV venues located on public lands in Texas where OHV recreation is allowed and the Texas OHV decal is required. Pretty quick. No bugs at the end of August. The second-half of the standard route travels past at least five avalanche gulleys, all of which require extra caution when traversing during snow-covered periods. I was trying to find a good look of McClellan Butte, but this peak was all forested. Email us. Great trail. 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. Traverse the west-facing slopes to a saddle and viewpoint just below the summit ridge at approximately 5.4 miles. Great trail! Needed to drive delicately in a couple spots with my Camry, but nothing difficult. Box 305 Got very difficult in the snow and actually had to turn back before the end (December). Nothing too challenging for Jeep with 2 lift kit, trail shocks and full skid plates. 1405 Emens Ave. N. *Motorized use on the National Forests & Grasslands in Texas is allowed only ondesignated roads, or trails, as shown on the Motor Vehicle Use Map (MVUM). It is now part of the John Wayne Trail. dealers. Started hike at 4:45am and reached top at 6:45am. Aconcagua mountain itself has many routes, photos, and trip reports as children. Have lift, medium, 4x4 sometimes depending, just access roads, minimal camping, water crossing steep dip. Plus, parking space is limited and unobstructed Forest Service access to the road is required at all times.McClellan Butte Trail #1015 and McClellan Butte are both shown on Green Trails Map #206. Half the trail was sunny - wear sunscreen. Want to report conditions for this trail? Download it from your app store and sign in with your email address. Details for each include open/closed status, rules and regulations, trail miles, difficulty level, local services, directions, plus photos and videos submitted by riders. Not too many hikers on the trail today, as I only ran into a couple of groups coming up as I was going down, and that wasn't until I was well down on the trail. Needed rear locker in some spots. General George B McClellan visited this area in 1853 surveying (unsuccessfully) for a route for rail lines to pass through the Cascades. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Driving backwards wasnt awesome either but this was a pretty great time with some great scenic areas. Watch for the steps and hand holds blasted into the ridgeline. Great trail did it in a jt rubicon you dont need anything serious. A Northwest Forest Pass is required to access this area.Campfires are not permitted. May revisit this place in July or Aug. good trail but snow got really deep halfway up. Birds include eagles and pileated woodpeckers. (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. Mount Kent. The final 0.6 miles of the McClellan Butte Trail circles around the southwest side of the mountain ridge to the rocky summit block. Tacoma cleared it. But there is a easy turn around area on the left, from there you can head back. The Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest emphasizes that Forest Road 9020 might be gated and locked at any time, at drivers' own risk. Canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding opportunities near The average price for real estate on Chipmunk Trail is $78,815. Scramble was a little scary - attempted it and turned around. trip reports for this trail. Open the App at the trailhead, and you can track, name and save your rides. Wear repellent. 1:45 hike up and 1:00 trail run down. 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. Camping is not permitted on McClellan Butte or at the trailhead.However, Tinkham Campground is an official established campground located only a short distance (less than one mile) along Forest Road 55, from the turnoff for McClellan Butte Trailhead.In addition, a backcountry campground ("Carter Creek Camp") is located along the John Wayne Trail approximately 2.8 miles east along that trail from its intersection with the McClellan Butte Trail.Campfires are not permitted. Sites, like RiderPlanet-USA.com, are an excellent source for trail information. Did not go all the way, the trees started to get pretty thick. on official, secure websites. The Mountaineers teaches skills and leads outdoor activities for all ages and levels in the Pacific Northwest. Turn left and follow the road approximately 0.7 miles, crossing Alice Creek over an old a concrete culvert. Not sure if the google directions are incorrect, but we were taken to a private road clearly marked no trespassing. McClellan Butte; App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead. Difficulty: Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Rock Scramble, Strenuous, Technical 3, Strenuous 3, Rock Scramble, Strenuous, TAC MAC Conditioner Hike - McClellan Butte. North Bend Way, To learn more about the riding opportunities in your area, check with your nearest BLM office. Trip Report By. 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. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock Sometimes maybe dont look down. Enter (your state) DNR ATV Trails for more information. Good trail. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 6 h 4 min to complete. Baker-Snoqualmie NF. Trail up is in great shape, as it is pretty dry. Take Exit 42 off of I-90 and head east on Forest Road 55 (West Tinkham Road) for 0.25 mile and turn right into the McClellan Butte trailhead parking lot (1,600 ft). Helping people explore, conserve, learn about, and enjoy the lands and waters of the Pacific Northwest and beyond. On the way back, I did a little exploring and found an old trail that went up to the south peak(peak 5046). fairly challenging after mile 3 with hardly any switchbacks. Share sensitive information only Turn right (south) at the stop sign, cross the S. Fork Snoqualmie River. Id rate this as moderate and not easy though (at least when its raining as it was while I was there). Stock tacoma cleared it. Nothing too challenging for Jeep with 2 lift kit, trail shocks and full skid plates. Sales of off-highway vehicles (OHVs), especially side-by-side ATVs that seat from 2 to 6 people, continue to climb. 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. Watch out for the big cats though.. they are definitely out here the higher you get. Overall it was a long hike, but quite doable. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Turn right at the McClellan Butte trailhead sign. The only motorized trail (for ATVs and motorcycles) is the 85-mile Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail. The main McClellan parking lot is on the south side of I-90 at the West Tinkham Road, Exit 42. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 After hiking the lowest section of the McClellan Butte trail last week, I decided it wouldn't be cheating to start from the upper "trailhead" this time. 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. Saw sign of elk and bear. There was not much room for error, and really no room to turn around on the summit. These aspects help make McClellan Butte one of the most popular mountain hiking and climbing destinations in the region. Suite 3A Tax ID: 27-3009280. Trail doesnt go nearly as far as it looks on the map, but you can hike the last half mile or so to the top. Washington Trails Association updates, images and resources. Purchase a Texas OHV decal by calling the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Customer Service Center (CSC): (512) 389-8917. 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. Roping and belaying is not typically necessary, but common sense and extra caution are always needed for traversing this section of the mountain. The use of an ice axe and crampons is highly recommended on the mountain during periods when snow is present. Driving backwards wasnt awesome either but this was a pretty great time with some great scenic areas. For example, the McClellan Butte. The last bit was brutal! Trails Hiked. LockA locked padlock 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). Could see Rainier well and saw Bakern peeking out. Ride Texas. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest are subject to seasonal closure. Mt. Pass the Department of Transportation facility and continue a hundred yards or so. The author uses this site for organizing group rides for the. Sometimes maybe dont look down. Children refers to the set of objects that logically fall under a given object. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Supervisor's Office 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. No bugs and a little breather before the final ascent. It is a very nice OHV trail with some little opportunities for a technical wheeling but it is great if you want to have a nearby trail to go around Seattle area. Took 4 hour up and 3 hours down- but we stopped a lot. Mt. Thanks for the support of Western Washington Honda Dealers and our other corporate sponsors. Turn right into the parking area. A long 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. After 0.6 miles, the McClellan Butte Trail intersects wtih an abandoned forest road-trail. Got very difficult in the snow and actually had to turn back before the end (December). However, this section has a lot of exposure and a fall might likely be fatal. Building 1 The average property tax on Chipmunk Trail is $3,506/yr and the average house or building was built in 1983. Animals are commonly found on the mountain slopes. Challenging off-road driving in the snow. It was quite windy up top, so I put a jacket on, dropped my pack, and scrambled up. Not many people on the trail on a very nice sunny day. Trail is mercifully mainly under tree cover. Box 305 Despite heavy logging, road building, and the old Chicago/Milwaukee railroad grade, which was decommissioned in the sixties, this trail maintains a lush character with numerous old-growth trees. (10), Facing My Weaknesses on a Double Summit Day. Would say probably V3-V4 scrambling with at least one hand holding the rock.. (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. A good flowing trail network will have most trails flowing in a single direction according to their intension. Layers Basemap Trail Style Filter Activity Type 3D LEGEND Attached Trail By boxxerace TRAILFORKS EMBA J-GULCH #58107 Did the 9021-110 side road. Overall very rocky and have some moderately difficult climbs. Along with the numerous other I-90 hikes there is no shortage of workout on this hike. 2h10m up 1h40m down, SEASONAL ROAD CLOSURE: Roads within and around Mt. Suite 3A Great easy/moderate trail for anything with similar ground clearance to a 4runner. Little to dangerous for my taste. clay is very slippery when wet. This trailhead provides access to Cougar Butte Trail #1432 and Rogue Umpqua Divide Trail #1470, which access Rogue-Umpqua Divide Wilderness. power line trails are fun to explore. Felt a little too Deliverance-y for my taste. Cross the road and continue. Start your search with the map accompanying this page to find local destinations where you can go to enjoy riding off-road with friends and family. https://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/mbs/alerts-notices, Middle Fork Snoqualmie Natural Resources Conservation Area. WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! Easy trail. If there is snow, come back when it is gone, since on these steep slopes, snow can slide at any time. Seattle, WA 98104. I weenied out on the scramble. ALLTRAILS and the AllTrails Mountain Design are registered trademarks of AllTrails, LLC in the United States as well as certain other jurisdictions. Saw an owl (Flew right in front of us, and there is an old forest logging piece of equipment. Content of this site copyright Texas Parks and Wildlife Department unless otherwise noted. 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). McClellan Butte POI | Trailforks United States Washington King County North Bend McClellan Butte point of interest 1 Checkins 0 MTB 1 Hike 0 Moto 0 Ski Your browser does not support WebGL, so cannot display maps. We have a lifted jeep with 35" tires. Get the newsletter curated by outdoor experts! Cross-country travel is only allowed in the 200 acre area . For more information, please visit, Mt. Though clearly doable we passed on the final scramble to the top, deciding to play safe given the drop. Those who venture up should keep in mind: rain can make the rock slippery and although technically easy the scramble to the summit is very exposed. 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