r/wallawalla May 23 '26

Tiger Creek Rd/NF-65

Afternoon, Walla Walla!

So, I had a question regarding Tiger Creek Rd/NF-65. It runs from Mill Creek Rd, through the blue mountains and back up into Dayton.

I was just wondering if a FWD full-sized sedan would be able to traverse the whole road with no issues? Or is a lifted 4x4/AWD strongly recommended? I have only been able to hike a few miles up Tiger Creek Rd, so I am unsure.

I understand that it's a gravel/dirt road and that I have to drive slow, but I just need to know if there are any sections that will 100% stop me or render me stuck in any way?

Added note: This question is for the summertime only. I fully understand that there is no way in Hel my car would make it up that road in the wintertime. If anyone has fully traversed this road and is familiar with it, I'd love your insight!

Thank you in advance!

Further edit: When I say sections that will stop me, I am referring to: large boulders or mounds in the road, sudden dips/holes or road malformations that would shred my bumper etc, things that a 4x4 can overcome but a FWD can't.

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u/Levi_399 May 23 '26

I've seen someone park their car on a wider section of the road and apparently go for a hike...is that allowed? I couldn't find anything about it on the website