JOLLY MOUNTAIN
Off-road trail near Cle Elum, Washington · Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
Hiking ATV / UTV
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Trailhead: Cayuse Trailhead
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trailhead coordinates: 47.39914, -121.09181
Trail facts
- Open to
- Hiking, ATV / UTV
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 2,423 to 6,441 ft
- Surface
- N/a
- Typical grade
- N/A
- Managed by
- Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
- Trail number
- 1307
- County
- Kittitas County, Washington
Washington ATV and dirt bike rules
- Registration
- Yes. Annual ORV registration (tag or WATV metal tag).
- Visiting from out of state
- Home registration plus driver license honored. Or temporary ORV use permit ($15.75 for 60 days).
- Trail pass
- Discover Pass needed for state lands (separate).
- Helmets
- Helmet required on nonhighway roads unless belted in roll-bar or enclosed vehicle.
- Young riders
- Under 16 may not ride on or across highways except signed crossings or ORV roads with a licensed adult.
- Safety course
- Not required.
- UTVs / side-by-sides
- Belted roll-bar vehicles exempt from helmet rule.
- Good to know
- Fees from legislative reports, check DOL.
Source: Washington DOL, checked 2026-11-06. Rules change, so check the agency link before you ride.
Can I bring my dog?
We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
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Camping nearby
- Cayuse Horse Camp 0.1 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Salmon La Sac 0.4 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Red Mountain Campground 2.3 mi away · Directions
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- JOLLY MOUNTAIN 6.0 mi long
- LITTLE SALMON LA SAC LOOP XC 0.9 mi long
- BIG SALMON LA SAC LOOP XC SKI 0.7 mi long
- LITTLE LOOP CUTOFF XC SKI 0.2 mi long
- WAPTUS BLUFFS XC SKI 0.7 mi long
- WAPTUS RIVER 10 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is JOLLY MOUNTAIN?
- JOLLY MOUNTAIN is about 6.0 miles long, or about 12 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on JOLLY MOUNTAIN?
- About 4,142 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 2,423 and 6,441 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike JOLLY MOUNTAIN?
- Plan on about 6 hr 50 min at an easy pace for the round trip, counting time for the climbs. Fast hikers will be quicker, and families with kids slower.
- Are dogs allowed on JOLLY MOUNTAIN?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check with the national forest office before you go.
- What can you do on JOLLY MOUNTAIN?
- JOLLY MOUNTAIN is open to hiking and ATV / UTV, according to USDA Forest Service trail data.
- Where does JOLLY MOUNTAIN start?
- The closest mapped trailhead is Cayuse Trailhead, at 47.39914, -121.09181.
Source: USDA Forest Service trail data. Elevation from USGS data via AWS Terrain Tiles. Times are estimates. Length and route come from mapped data and may differ from signs on the ground. Always check for closures before you go.