Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Barney's Junction, Washington
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Rigley Lake
Rigley Lake offers miles of state DNR lands for riding. This route features a visit to Rigley Lake, then to the NW corner of the DNR lands for a viewpoint overlooking Lake Roosevelt National Recreation… Learn more about Rigley Lake
Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su
Kelly Hill Loop
This road route features both paved and gravel roads with many connector roads for vehicles with off-road tags, both county and Forest Service roads. Starting in Orient, WA, off Highway 395 near the Canadian border,… Learn more about Kelly Hill Loop
Total Miles
46.3
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Su
Jackknife Mtn
Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Road up to the Jackknife Lookout area may be rutted, rocky, with occasional steep pitches to negotiate. Learn more about Jackknife Mtn
Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Donaldson Draw
Gravel road, easy ride out to viewpoint. Road ends in a large open area where it circles around to return. 3 miles one-way, from the parking at the intersection with the South Huckleberry trails staging. Learn more about Donaldson Draw
Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Daisy
Family oriented route, paved and gravel county roads. Road travels over two passes, through small farm country. Expect dusty conditions, except following storms. Some areas can be muddy then. Be alert for two-way traffic, along… Learn more about Daisy
Total Miles
40.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Orient-First Thought
This is primarily a county road excursion ride. The First Though Mountain road takes you to the top of the mountain with some excellent views of the mountains and valley areas surrounding the mountain. The… Learn more about Orient-First Thought
Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Colville-Dominion Mtn
Easy route with paved roads and gravel roads to the Old Dominion Mine parking area. City streets may be congested. Transition through the cemetery with appropriate care and concern in case of burial ceremonies. Learn more about Colville-Dominion Mtn
Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Sheep Creek
Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches. Learn more about Sheep Creek
Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Iron Mtn-Chewelah
Family oriented ride through forested region and rural valley area. Dusty gravel roads during the dry summer months, with muddy spots during and after storms. Easily negotiated with OHV's. Recommend having a chain saw or… Learn more about Iron Mtn-Chewelah
Total Miles
35
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Irish Mountain
Gravel USFS roads make this an easy trail for any vehicle, but 4WD is recommended for wet and snowy conditions. There are no obstacles other than mud puddles and ruts in places. It's a great… Learn more about Irish Mountain
Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Fa
Stensgar Mountain
This is an excursion type ride, involving all road types from paved county roads, to the primitive sections of road leading to Stensgar Mountain. From the three communities, you will be on paved county roads,… Learn more about Stensgar Mountain
Total Miles
55.7
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
LPO-Hansen-Robins Creek
This is a short, easy road route. Mainly to get "seat time", this route travels along forested roads and through logged out areas. Recent logging activity may restrict travel on Hanson Creek Rd, however, weekends… Learn more about LPO-Hansen-Robins Creek
Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Quartz Mountain
The roads in the Quartz Mountain area are mainly gravel roads, with side roads being less travelled, two track roads that may be rutted, rocky and muddy in spots. Road to the old lookout site… Learn more about Quartz Mountain
Total Miles
26.9
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Turtle Rock
This trail utilizes Klines Meadow Road, which is quite an easy ride, but branches off in multiple areas which increase the difficulty. Watch for sections of steep hills and possible rockslides. Take the opportunity to… Learn more about Turtle Rock
Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3
Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa
Red Marble
This is a combination of paved and gravel county roads. Easily navigated by novice riders. The route takes you to the top of the Red Marble Magnesite Quarry area. It is a short hike to… Learn more about Red Marble
Total Miles
36.2
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Chewelah-Beaver Lodge
This is a major excursion route from Chewelah, 57 miles north to the Beaver Lodge, located in the Little Pend Oreille lakes recreation area. It is paved road out of the Chewelah area up to… Learn more about Chewelah-Beaver Lodge
Total Miles
44
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Calispell Peak
This is a major excursion route. Combination of paved road out of Chewelah, gravel road, and steep rocky parts as you get on the Calispell Peak Road. It is a rough, bouncy, two mile section… Learn more about Calispell Peak
Total Miles
58.3
Tech Rating
2
Moderate
Best Time
Cliff Ridge
This excellent trail starts out on paved a paved road at an elevation of 2,154 ft and finishes of with a spectacular view overseeing the area north of Chewelah WA at an elevation of 3,767… Learn more about Cliff Ridge
Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3
Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa
Smackout Pass
There are paved roads leading out of Ione. The rest is gravelled road. Easy ride. Alternative loop up FS Rd #421/300 (Jim Creek) is available. If time is critical, stay on Smackout Pass Rd, which… Learn more about Smackout Pass
Total Miles
39.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Franson Peak
Some pave roads getting to the forest roads out of Republic. Gravel roads for the remaining portion of the trip. Easy to navigate. Dusty conditions during the dry periods. The road to the lookout has… Learn more about Franson Peak
Total Miles
37.5
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Republic-Curlew
Portions of the route are on paved county roads, with the majority of the route on gravel roads. Two way traffic is common. Very easy ride. Learn more about Republic-Curlew
Total Miles
43.6
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Radar Dome Scenic Route
This easy route follows shady, forested roads through Sherry Creek, Flodelle Creek and Tacoma Creek areas up to the summit of Radar Dome. The old radar site is an interesting area used for paintball wars,… Learn more about Radar Dome Scenic Route
Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa
Cottonwood
Family oreinted loop ride. Roads are paved and gravel. Some muddy areas in the forested regions may exist. Be aware of two-way traffic as these are all county roads in residential areas. Learn more about Cottonwood
Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Chewelah-Clayton
This route is an easy, family oriented excursion ride on county roads. It is a two-way paved and gravelled road system. Many small farms, forested areas, and open meadows will be seen. Learn more about Chewelah-Clayton
Total Miles
53.5
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Vulcan Mtn
This is an easy, family oriented ride. Paved and gravel roads. Road climbs up into the Vulcan Mtn region, with mostly forested roads. Expect to encounter dusty conditions in the summer and fall, or muddy… Learn more about Vulcan Mtn
Total Miles
27.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Hartill Meadows
Easy road ride. Mostly forested, with some open areas where you can view the valleys and mountains. Makes for a nice 2 hour excursion ride for family outing. Road may be rutted. Hartill Meadows is… Learn more about Hartill Meadows
Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
1
Easy
Best Time
Chewelah Creek
This is a long scenic trail between Chewelah Creek Campground and Cusick, WA. It has multiple scenic viewpoints that present excellent photo opportunities. The majority of the trail is along well-maintained roads but narrows in… Learn more about Chewelah Creek
Fairly easy trail, though several whoops and steeper pitches will be encountered, as well as ruts and washed out areas to transit through. You will join a main road to the top of the old… Learn more about LPO-Radar Dome
Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
Ruby-Tacoma Creek Loop
Great all-day family ride, with some good challenges for novice riders. Road is mostly gravel, with some pavement to ride in the Little Pend Oreille Lakes area as you transit to the main route. The… Learn more about Ruby-Tacoma Creek Loop
Total Miles
50.7
Tech Rating
2
Easy
Best Time
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