Gifford Pinchot National Forest &
Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1
Overland Trip
Gifford Pinchot National Forest & Washington Backcountry Discovery Route Section 1 Overland Trip
Hosted by Eastern Washington Off Road & Overland / Graham Family Farm
Monday 8/26 – Wednesday 8/28/2024
Pre-sign ups are required.
GENERAL INFO
Eastern Washington Off Road & Overland is hosting an overland trip working our way south from Randle through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest driving roads off the beaten path working our way down to the Bridge of the Gods and then taking the WABDR Section 1 back north to Packwood. This event is free but there are a limited number of rig spots available. So it is on a first-sign up basis. Pre-sign ups are required.
(If you get upset easily over peoples opinions, this event may not be for you.)
PLANNED STOPS:
Bridge of the Gods
Guler Ice Caves
Natural Bridges
FS23 – Mt Adams Viewpoint, Big Spring Creek Waterfall
and more.
THIS TRIP WILL BE ON PAVED AND DIRT ROADS!
MEETING LOCATION: Graham Family Farm * 3250 Selah Loop Rd., Selah, Washington
DATE: Monday August 26 2023
TIME: Come around 7:45 AM. The convoy leaves about 8 AM.
FEES:
This a Free to attend event. A NW Forest Pass is required at some locations we plan to stop. Have cash for campsites in the cash we cannot find a free one.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRIP: You must have a working Street licensed high ground clearance to do this trip no bigger than a truck/with small camper. Small Overland Trailers are welcome.
NOTE: Some roads are rough and some places may have low hanging branches. Not recommend for tall heavy truck campers.
Please have a full tank of fuel and have money to top off along the way, overland gear, food and supplies for at least two nights, cash for campsites, recovery gear, and cold weather gear.
A NW Forest Pass is required at some locations we plan to stop.
NOTE: By signing up you are expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft this time of year. Spinning your tires intentionally on wet surfaces causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.
COMMS: CB #7
FUEL: Please have a full tank of fuel to start with. We will top off in Randle, Stevenson, and Packwood.
FOOD: Bring enough food and drinks for three days and two nights. Have easy type lunches since we may not stop very long at places along the way.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
Click for photos of the August 2021 EWE Loop Around Adams Overland Trip (Day 2 of 3)
Click for photos of the July 2021 EWE WABDR Section 1
SIGN UP
This is free event, but space is limited and it is on a first-sign up basis. Everyone must sign up at lease a week in advance. All guest must be approved.
By signing up you are agreeing and expected to follow the rules of the land and Tread Lightly. The roads/trails can get soft. Spinning your tires intentionally causes damage and is illegal. These actions have caused closures.
Please be advised that by signing up to this event you are agreeing to being filmed and/or photographed, and the resulting assets may be used on the internet. Should you wish not to be photographed or recorded on video, please do not sign up.
If you would like to attend please use the Contact Us page. Do not just show up.
THE SIGNED UP RIG LIST
Ceg – YJ
Don L – XJ
Ted – XK
Jack & Therese – JK
Guler Ice Caves
Natural Bridges
FS23 Mt. Adams Viewpoint
Big Spring Creek Waterfall
