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Difficulty Rating 1 through 5 –
1-Stock Vehicle – no body damage - stock tires
2- Stock Vehicle – body and undercarriage damage possible
3 – Modified Vehicles advised (lockers and lift). Body damage possible.
4 – Modified Vehicle advised in dry / required in wet – Advanced 4x4 skills recommended. Body damage likely.
5 – Modified Vehicle required – Advanced 4x4 skills needed. Body damage likely.
1-Stock Vehicle – no body damage - stock tires
2- Stock Vehicle – body and undercarriage damage possible
3 – Modified Vehicles advised (lockers and lift). Body damage possible.
4 – Modified Vehicle advised in dry / required in wet – Advanced 4x4 skills recommended. Body damage likely.
5 – Modified Vehicle required – Advanced 4x4 skills needed. Body damage likely.
| Manastash 4x4 Trail System - Trails 306, 307, 307.1, 308, 309, 310 |
4W306 MANASTASH RIDGE JEEP TRAIL
RATING – 3 because of deep rutting and soil conditions.
MILES – 8.6 miles
Elevation Low – 6000
Elevation High – 6,290
Gain – 290
Trail Access –
The trail can be accessed from the south by Naches Ranger District 4x4 trails, from Buck Meadows via 4WD307 and 4W308,
or from Quartz Mountain (the northwest end of trail).
Description –
This trail begins at Quartz Mountain and runs along the Manastash Ridge, the boundary line between the Naches and Cle
Elum Ranger Districts. It ends at Rocky saddle, where it turns into single-track trail 1388.1 (Rocky Saddle is a knife-edge
ridge too narrow for jeeps). 4WD328, 4WD309, and 4WD308 can be accessed from the Manastash Ridge trail, along with
various Naches R.D. 4x4 trails. We suggest purchasing or downloading a Naches map when traveling to this area. Jeepers
wishing to continue east can bypass Rocky saddle via 4W309, 4W330, and 4W307 to join back up with Manastash Ridge trail
(now numbered 694 and administered by the Naches Ranger District) in the vicinity of “Funny Rocks”. Trail 694 continues
east 4.5 miles to the National Forest boundary, where street-legal vehicles can drive the Barber Springs road (not well signed)
back to the main Manastash road.
RATING – 3 because of deep rutting and soil conditions.
MILES – 8.6 miles
Elevation Low – 6000
Elevation High – 6,290
Gain – 290
Trail Access –
The trail can be accessed from the south by Naches Ranger District 4x4 trails, from Buck Meadows via 4WD307 and 4W308,
or from Quartz Mountain (the northwest end of trail).
Description –
This trail begins at Quartz Mountain and runs along the Manastash Ridge, the boundary line between the Naches and Cle
Elum Ranger Districts. It ends at Rocky saddle, where it turns into single-track trail 1388.1 (Rocky Saddle is a knife-edge
ridge too narrow for jeeps). 4WD328, 4WD309, and 4WD308 can be accessed from the Manastash Ridge trail, along with
various Naches R.D. 4x4 trails. We suggest purchasing or downloading a Naches map when traveling to this area. Jeepers
wishing to continue east can bypass Rocky saddle via 4W309, 4W330, and 4W307 to join back up with Manastash Ridge trail
(now numbered 694 and administered by the Naches Ranger District) in the vicinity of “Funny Rocks”. Trail 694 continues
east 4.5 miles to the National Forest boundary, where street-legal vehicles can drive the Barber Springs road (not well signed)
back to the main Manastash road.
4W307 TRIPOD FLATS
RATING – 3
MILES – 5.7 miles
Elevation Low – 4400’
Elevation High – 5800’
Gain – 1200’
Trail Access –
From I-90 Exit 101, travel south and southeast onto Thorp Highway from 2 miles. Turn right onto Cove Road. Follow Cove
Road to the junction with Manastash Road and turn right and follow Manastash Road to the end of the pavement. Continue on
FS Road 3100 to FS Road 3104 (after Riders Campground). The trail is located off the south side 3104 near the exit from
Manastash Campground. This trail can also be accessed from the Manstash Ridge trail (4WD306).
Description –
Trail weaves tightly through trees on the lower section, then opens up and levels out near Tripod Flats (a large meadow with-
you guessed it- a tripod in the center). Stay on the trail! Do not drive across the meadow!! After Tripod Flats, you will travel
back into the trees where the trail is again tight and narrow. You will then climb toward Manastash Ridge where the trail ends
at the junction with 4WD306.
RATING – 3
MILES – 5.7 miles
Elevation Low – 4400’
Elevation High – 5800’
Gain – 1200’
Trail Access –
From I-90 Exit 101, travel south and southeast onto Thorp Highway from 2 miles. Turn right onto Cove Road. Follow Cove
Road to the junction with Manastash Road and turn right and follow Manastash Road to the end of the pavement. Continue on
FS Road 3100 to FS Road 3104 (after Riders Campground). The trail is located off the south side 3104 near the exit from
Manastash Campground. This trail can also be accessed from the Manstash Ridge trail (4WD306).
Description –
Trail weaves tightly through trees on the lower section, then opens up and levels out near Tripod Flats (a large meadow with-
you guessed it- a tripod in the center). Stay on the trail! Do not drive across the meadow!! After Tripod Flats, you will travel
back into the trees where the trail is again tight and narrow. You will then climb toward Manastash Ridge where the trail ends
at the junction with 4WD306.
4W307.1 LOST RIM
RATING – 1
MILES –3/4 miles
Elevation Low –5200’
Elevation High –5100’
Gain – 100’
Trail Access –
Trail 4WD307.1 is accessed from the 4WD307.
Description -
This is a short, rocky spur trail that takes off from 4WD307 and turns left toward Lost Lake. It turns into a single-track trail
about mid-way down the lake due to the steep sideslope. NOTE: in years past, this trail was known at various times as
4W331, and 1350.1.
RATING – 1
MILES –3/4 miles
Elevation Low –5200’
Elevation High –5100’
Gain – 100’
Trail Access –
Trail 4WD307.1 is accessed from the 4WD307.
Description -
This is a short, rocky spur trail that takes off from 4WD307 and turns left toward Lost Lake. It turns into a single-track trail
about mid-way down the lake due to the steep sideslope. NOTE: in years past, this trail was known at various times as
4W331, and 1350.1.
4W308 SHOESTRING
RATING – 3+ (dry) / 4+ with rain.
MILES – 3.5
Elevation Low –5200’
Elevation High –6000’
Gain – 800’
Trail Access –
Trail begins approximately 3.25 miles up 4WD307.
Description –
This trail weaves through the trees, topping a high ridge above Shoestring Lake. Just past the junction with 4W309, this trail
will take you through the Rock Garden (rating 4). This section is not recommended for ATV’s or motorcycles. After the rock
garden, you have a steep hillclimb to the junction with 4W306 at the top of Manastash Ridge.
RATING – 3+ (dry) / 4+ with rain.
MILES – 3.5
Elevation Low –5200’
Elevation High –6000’
Gain – 800’
Trail Access –
Trail begins approximately 3.25 miles up 4WD307.
Description –
This trail weaves through the trees, topping a high ridge above Shoestring Lake. Just past the junction with 4W309, this trail
will take you through the Rock Garden (rating 4). This section is not recommended for ATV’s or motorcycles. After the rock
garden, you have a steep hillclimb to the junction with 4W306 at the top of Manastash Ridge.
309 STRING
RATING – 3+
MILES – 1.5
Elevation Low –5700’
Elevation High – 6000’
Gain – 300’
Trail Access -
Begins approximately 2 miles up 4W308 just past Shoestring Lake.
Description –
The trail is very tight in places; watch clearance. Very rocky - muddy in places. Three steep climbs to top where it junctions with
4W330.
RATING – 3+
MILES – 1.5
Elevation Low –5700’
Elevation High – 6000’
Gain – 300’
Trail Access -
Begins approximately 2 miles up 4W308 just past Shoestring Lake.
Description –
The trail is very tight in places; watch clearance. Very rocky - muddy in places. Three steep climbs to top where it junctions with
4W330.
4W310 FROST
RATING – 2 dry (do not go up with poor weather – icy, slippery, dangerous on downhill).
MILES – 1.3
Elevation Low – 4800’
Elevation High – 5,740
Gain – 940’
Trail Access -
From I-90 Exit 101, travel south and southeast onto Thorp Highway from 2 miles. Turn right onto Cove Road. Follow Cove
Road to the junction with Manastash Road and turn right and follow Manastash Road to the end of the pavement. Continue on
FS Road 3100 past Riders Campground. Stay on the 3100 and follow the signs toward Quartz Mountain. 4WD310, Frost, will
be located on the north side if the 3100.
Description –
This short out-and-back trail climbs steeply from road 3100 and ends at the Frost Mountain Lookout. Loose rocks toward the
top make this trail challenging even in dry conditions. The view from the top is worth the challenge only if the trail is dry. Do not
attempt to wheel or ride if the trail is wet. The descent is steep and treacherous.
RATING – 2 dry (do not go up with poor weather – icy, slippery, dangerous on downhill).
MILES – 1.3
Elevation Low – 4800’
Elevation High – 5,740
Gain – 940’
Trail Access -
From I-90 Exit 101, travel south and southeast onto Thorp Highway from 2 miles. Turn right onto Cove Road. Follow Cove
Road to the junction with Manastash Road and turn right and follow Manastash Road to the end of the pavement. Continue on
FS Road 3100 past Riders Campground. Stay on the 3100 and follow the signs toward Quartz Mountain. 4WD310, Frost, will
be located on the north side if the 3100.
Description –
This short out-and-back trail climbs steeply from road 3100 and ends at the Frost Mountain Lookout. Loose rocks toward the
top make this trail challenging even in dry conditions. The view from the top is worth the challenge only if the trail is dry. Do not
attempt to wheel or ride if the trail is wet. The descent is steep and treacherous.
4W311 DIVIDE
RATING – 2+
MILES – 6.5
Elevation Low –4200’
Elevation High –4800’
Gain – 600’
Trail Access –
Manastash Area. From I-90 Exit 101, travel south and southeast onto Thorp Highway from 2 miles. Turn right onto Cove
Road. Follow Cove Road to the junction with Manastash Road and turn right and follow Manastash Road to the end of the
pavement. Continue on FS Road 3100 to Rider’s Campground.
Description-
This is a tight and technical trail. It starts at Rider’s Campground and travels across the Buck Meadows bridge, meandering
uphill through the trees to the top of the ridge. 4W311 is fairly easy and straight; 4W311.1 provides a much tighter and – in
places- steeper alternative. Downhills are extremely challenging when wet. This trail winds through several clear cuts (pay
attention – easy to get off trail), before ending back at road 3100. Adopted and maintained by the Wandering Willies Jeep Club.
RATING – 2+
MILES – 6.5
Elevation Low –4200’
Elevation High –4800’
Gain – 600’
Trail Access –
Manastash Area. From I-90 Exit 101, travel south and southeast onto Thorp Highway from 2 miles. Turn right onto Cove
Road. Follow Cove Road to the junction with Manastash Road and turn right and follow Manastash Road to the end of the
pavement. Continue on FS Road 3100 to Rider’s Campground.
Description-
This is a tight and technical trail. It starts at Rider’s Campground and travels across the Buck Meadows bridge, meandering
uphill through the trees to the top of the ridge. 4W311 is fairly easy and straight; 4W311.1 provides a much tighter and – in
places- steeper alternative. Downhills are extremely challenging when wet. This trail winds through several clear cuts (pay
attention – easy to get off trail), before ending back at road 3100. Adopted and maintained by the Wandering Willies Jeep Club.
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