Updated May 29, 2026

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Where to go

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Overland route· Randle, Washington

Windy Ridge Viewpoint Road (FR 99)

Forest Road 99 is a 16-mile spur off FR 25 that climbs to Windy Ridge Viewpoint, the closest road-accessible vantage of the Mount St.

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Overland routes

169 routes

Long-haul graded dirt and 4WD touring lines that connect campsites, water, and gas across whole regions.

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Off-road trails

35 trails

Technical 4×4 trails. Rock crawling, shelf roads, washes that demand skill and the right rig.

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OHV areas

25 areas

Designated open-recreation zones managed for OHV use. Dunes, desert, woodland.

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