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Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Other Names | Boundary Ridge, Strait of Juan De Fuca, Olympic Peninsula Forests, Susie Creek |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This area offers 28 miles of motorized trails, with six miles reserved for full sized trucks and jeeps and a trail designated for dirt bikes only. The trails are nicely maintained and wind through a dense forest and climb up about 2,500 feet, provides fantastic views of the San Juan Islands, Vancuver and Strait of Juan de Fuca.
The main campground offers a large flat gravel area with six campsites that can accommodate up to a 30' trailer. The campground is open year-round but is first come, first serve. There is no fee charged to camp however a Discover Pass and WA ORV Tab is required.
| Permit Required | Yes | WA ORV Tab and Washington Discover Pass** |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (105 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Some Areas | not permitted on the The Switchbacks Trail |
UTV & SXS | Some Areas | not permitted on the The Switchbacks Trail |
4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Some Areas | not permitted on the The Switchbacks Trail |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Some Areas | not permitted on the The Switchbacks Trail |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement | ||
| Comment | **A Discover Pass is not required on any vehicle with a current ORV permit/tab but is required for the street-legal vehicle that is used to transport the ORV. If using a trailer an additional pass is not required. | |
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Department of Natural Resources |
| Parking | Yes ($11.50) One Day Washington Discover Pass |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
| Comment | Annual Pass - $35 |
| Our Rating | Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
| Nearest City | Port Angeles, WA | ||
| From: Port Angeles, WA
1) Take Hwy 112 West about 24 miles (turnoff is between miles posts mileposts 42-43) 2) Turn left (south) onto dirt road, continue .1 mile 3) Campground/staging area is on the right (west). |
| Contact Info | Olympic Peninsula Forest 411 Tillicum Lane Forks, WA 98331 (360) 374-2800 olympic.region@dnr.wa.gov www.dnr.wa.gov |
| Contact Info | Washington Discover Pass (866) 320-9933 licensing@dfw.wa.gov www.discoverpass.wa.gov |
| Approx Size | 500 acres (1 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 28 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 600 to 2500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt | Some | |
| Hard Pack | Some | |
| Sand | None | |
| Mud | Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees | All | |
| Steep Hills | Many | |
| Water Crossings | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | Some | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | Some | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (E) | Joyce General Store (360) 928-3568 |
Diesel | 5-20 Miles (E) | Joyce General Store (360) 928-3568 |
Water | 5-20 Miles (E) | Crescent Beach and RV Park (360) 928-3344 |
RV Hookup | 5-20 Miles (E) | Crescent Beach and RV Park (360) 928-3344 |
RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (E) | Crescent Beach and RV Park (360) 928-3344 |
Campground | On Site | |
Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (E) | Joyce General Store (360) 928-3568 |
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