Colockum Pass Road
Colockum Pass Road is a hard 35 miles off-road trail near Wenatchee, WA, best run June - October. The gear list marks 33"+ all-terrain tires, 4WD with low range, Recovery straps and Skid plates as required, and 3" lift kit and Winch as recommended. Stock trucks and Jeeps are not recommended without the required build parts.
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Colockum Pass Road is one of the most remote mountain crossings in Washington state, connecting the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg to the Columbia River near Wenatchee. The road climbs through the Colockum Wildlife Area, where vast grasslands give way to subalpine forest and back again. The route sees minimal traffic and offers genuine backcountry solitude unusual for the relatively populated Puget Sound region just over the mountains.
Fun Facts
The Colockum Wildlife Area is one of Washington's largest, at over 100,000 acres.
The area hosts one of the state's largest elk herds, with over 2,000 animals.
Colockum is derived from a Yakama word meaning 'where the mountains meet the grasslands.'
🛞 Tires
🔧 Suspension
⚙️ Drivetrain
🪢 Recovery
🛡️ Protection
Closest campgrounds to Colockum Pass Road:
- Ken Wilcox Campground at Haney Meadows · 3 mi (straight-line)
- Swauk Campground · 7 mi (straight-line)
- Squilchuck State Park · Malaga · 9 mi (straight-line)
- Beverly Campground · 18 mi (straight-line)
- Taneum Campground · 18 mi (straight-line)
- Trailer Corral RV Park · Cle Elum · 20 mi (straight-line)
Straight-line distance. Check the map for drive time.
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WHAT YOU'LL NEED
This trail rewards preparation. Run these tools before you load up, the numbers matter.
Tire Size Calculator
Convert tire sizes and compare diameter differences before you swap.
Running 35s or 37s? Confirm fitment and sidewall height before you go.
Gear Ratio Calculator
Find the right gear ratio after lifting or upsizing tires.
Low-range crawl ratio is everything on technical terrain, calculate yours first.
Wheel Fitment Calculator
Calculate backspacing and offset so wider wheels clear your suspension.
Extra wheel width = extra clearance on tight lines. Check offset before buying.
MPG Calculator
Estimate fuel economy after a tire upgrade, important for remote runs.
Bigger tires cut MPG. Plan your fuel stops for this trail.
Trail Matchmaker
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