# Ahtanum State Forest

**Location:** Yakima, WA | **Difficulty:** Moderate | **Length:** 60+ miles

**GPS:** 46.5234, -120.8765

**Vehicle requirements:** 4WD with low range, all-terrain or mild mud-terrain tires (31–33"), skid plates recommended. Stock-to-2" lift handles most obstacles.

**Best season:** May - November

Ponderosa pine forest trails on the eastern slopes of the Cascades. Drier climate than western Washington with rocky terrain and mountain views.

**Region:** Northwest • **Trail type:** Trail • **Rating:** 4.2/5

**Highlights:** Ponderosa pine, Mountain views, Dry climate, Rocky terrain, Near Yakima

**Nearby campgrounds:**
- [Ohanapecosh Campground (Ashford, Washington)](https://4x4playground.com/camping/washington/ohanapecosh-campground)

Canonical page: https://4x4playground.com/overlanding/trails/ahtanum-forest