Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303
Off-road trail near Cle Elum, Washington
4x4 / Jeep
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Getting there
No parking, restrooms or water are mapped at the start yet. Check before you go.
Trail start coordinates: 47.48371, -120.97796
Trail facts
- Open to
- 4x4 / Jeep
- Shape
- One way
- Elevation
- 5,302 to 5,833 ft
- 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 signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
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Camping nearby
- Teanaway Guard Station 10 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Miller River Group Camp 24 mi away · Directions · Reserve
- Salmon La Sac 7.9 mi away · Directions · Reserve
Federal campgrounds from Recreation.gov. Check dates and fees before you go.
Nearby trails
- VAN EPPS LOOP 0.7 mi long
- Van Epps Trail 4W302 1.1 mi long
- North Fork Fortune Creek Trail 1.3 mi long
- Fortune Creek Jeep Trail 4330-301 2.4 mi long
- Van Epps Trail 4W302 3.4 mi long
- VAN EPPS PASS 4.2 mi long
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Common questions
- How long is Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303?
- Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303 is about 0.7 miles long, or about 1.4 miles out and back, based on mapped trail data.
- How much elevation gain is on Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303?
- About 506 feet of climbing out and back. The trail runs between 5,302 and 5,833 feet above sea level.
- How long does it take to hike Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303?
- Plan on about 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 Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303?
- We don't have dog rules for this trail yet. Check signs at the trailhead or the land manager's website.
- What can you do on Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303?
- Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303 is open to 4x4 / Jeep, according to OpenStreetMap contributors.
- Where does Van Epps Loop Trail 4W303 start?
- One end of the mapped trail is at 47.48371, -120.97796. Use the Directions button to get there.
Source: OpenStreetMap contributors (view or fix on OpenStreetMap). 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.