Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Boyds, Washington

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 Area and into Canada. The route then heads down county roads to the Columbia River where OHVs have...
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This is a gravel-based trail that travels along a ridge of Bisbee Mountain on the State of Washington land. The trail is narrow and 2-track in most areas, but there were minimal ruts and a relatively smooth ride. The trail is flat for the most part and will take you past some radio towers that have ...
Learn more about Radio Tower - FS 9500-585

This is a gravel-based road through the State of Washington owned land. The trail climbs gradually to Bisbee Mountain, gaining approximately 1,973 feet in elevation. The trail is narrow with room for passing, and it is a shelf road in a few sections with ledges and switchbacks. There was minimal was...
Learn more about Nancy Creek Road

This is a narrow, two-track road on Washington DNR Land. The trail is dirt-based with rocky sections and loose rock. It is extremely narrow, and there are few places to pass. Camping is available along this route within 100 feet of the road on either side, and you may stay up to 21 days. A Discover ...
Learn more about DNR Road E363717

This is an easy gravel forest road that gradually climbs more than 1,200 feet in elevation. The trail is narrow and one lane in many places, but there are places to pass. There are ledges and drop-offs, but the trail is in very good condition. The trail has minor wash and ruts, but any vehicle type ...
Learn more about Snow Cap - FS 6100-010

This gravel-based forest road gradually climbs up along a ridge on Bulldog Mountain. There is a bridge over Lower Cabin Creek, and also cattle guards, so you will need to watch your speed. The trail has minor ruts and wash, and running spring water on a section of the trail. At the end, there is an ...
Learn more about Lower Cabin - FS 6100-090

This trail is on Washington DNR Land, and a Discover Pass is required to enjoy this location. Beginning from Highway 20 in Kettle Falls, Washington, this trail is dirt-based with rocky sections and gradually climbs up the southwest side of Bisbee Mountain. The trail is narrow and one lane most of th...
Learn more about Bisbee Mountain Road

This is a dirt-based forest road that has active logging activity. The road is muddy and slick in some areas, especially after rain, and has minimal wash and ruts. The trail gradually climbs over 1,000 feet in elevation and offers views of the surrounding peaks. There are a few switchbacks, and the ...
Learn more about Echo Creek - FS 6113-325

This is a hard-packed, gravel forest road that leads from Highway 20 to Trout Lake and the campground. The trail is smooth with some potholes and washboard, but is suitable for any vehicle type. The trail is narrow in places with overgrown vegetation and places to pass. There are pull-off dispersed ...
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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, you'll drive along the Kettle River through historical mining country, past the onl...
Learn more about Kelly Hill Loop

This is a dirt-based forest road in the Colville National Forest. The trail is narrow, one lane, and a two-track. The trail used to go further, but is now shortened due to washout and treefall. As you gradually climb, you will encounter ruts and wash up to a foot deep, and one section of rock garden...
Learn more about FS 2000-289

This is a gravel-based forest road in the Coville National Forest. The road begins wide with some washboard sections, so airing down will make this much more enjoyable. After a short distance, the road narrows and becomes mostly two-track. There are minor ruts and washes along with some potholes on ...
Learn more about Coyote - FS 2000-085

This is a dirt-based forest road in the Colville National Forest with minor ruts and wash. The trail climbs approximately 500 feet in elevation before ending at an earth barrier with a large boulder in the middle. The trail is a narrow, one-lane road with some places to pass. The vegetation around t...
Learn more about Upper Lane Creek - FS 2000-280

Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches.
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Donaldson Draw is an easy, scenic gravel route ideal for beginners, families, and high-clearance vehicles seeking a relaxed ride to a beautiful viewpoint in the Kettle Range of the Colville National Forest. Originating near the South Huckleberry trails staging area, this well-maintained gravel road ...
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This gravel-based 2-track forest road leads up the ridge to Tamarack Spring from the East North Boulder Ridge Trail. The trail is one vehicle wide with a ledge, but has room to pass in the switchback. Once you make it to the top, the Spring feeds water into a livestock water trough. You will have vi...
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This gravel forest road is an easy drive overall. The route is narrow in most places and is generally only one vehicle wide, but there are occasional pull-offs for passing. The trail gradually climbs and includes a few ledges with drop-offs. Aside from two switchbacks, the road is mostly straight wi...
Learn more about East North Boulder Ridge

This is a dirt-based forest road in the Colville National Forest. The trail is narrow and one lane wide, with most of it being a two-track with minor ruts/wash. The trail gradually climbs approximately 550 feet, and near the top, the views are tremendous and stretch out for miles. You will be able t...
Learn more about Hart Creek Ridge - FS 2000-325

This scenic 20-mile loop is perfect for beginners, families, and those seeking a relaxing dirt road excursion with panoramic views of the Kettle River Valley. Beginning near the small community of Orient, Washington, off Highway 395, this easy, rating-2 trail winds around and climbs up First Thought...
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This is a gravel forest road that transitions into dirt/sand. You will travel alongside power lines for much of the trail, which is narrow and one vehicle wide. There are minor ruts and wash, and just enough potholes to keep your speed down and make it a little bumpy. Camping is available along this...
Learn more about Powerline Road - FS 2000-092

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 Area and into Canada. The route then heads down county roads to the Columbia River where OHVs have...
Learn more about Rigley Lake

This is a gravel-based trail that travels along a ridge of Bisbee Mountain on the State of Washington land. The trail is narrow and 2-track in most areas, but there were minimal ruts and a relatively smooth ride. The trail is flat for the most part and will take you past some radio towers that have ...
Learn more about Radio Tower - FS 9500-585

This is a gravel-based road through the State of Washington owned land. The trail climbs gradually to Bisbee Mountain, gaining approximately 1,973 feet in elevation. The trail is narrow with room for passing, and it is a shelf road in a few sections with ledges and switchbacks. There was minimal was...
Learn more about Nancy Creek Road

This is a narrow, two-track road on Washington DNR Land. The trail is dirt-based with rocky sections and loose rock. It is extremely narrow, and there are few places to pass. Camping is available along this route within 100 feet of the road on either side, and you may stay up to 21 days. A Discover ...
Learn more about DNR Road E363717

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 Area and into Canada. The route then heads down county roads to the Columbia River where OHVs have...
Learn more about Rigley Lake

This is a gravel-based trail that travels along a ridge of Bisbee Mountain on the State of Washington land. The trail is narrow and 2-track in most areas, but there were minimal ruts and a relatively smooth ride. The trail is flat for the most part and will take you past some radio towers that have ...
Learn more about Radio Tower - FS 9500-585

This is a gravel-based road through the State of Washington owned land. The trail climbs gradually to Bisbee Mountain, gaining approximately 1,973 feet in elevation. The trail is narrow with room for passing, and it is a shelf road in a few sections with ledges and switchbacks. There was minimal was...
Learn more about Nancy Creek Road

This is a narrow, two-track road on Washington DNR Land. The trail is dirt-based with rocky sections and loose rock. It is extremely narrow, and there are few places to pass. Camping is available along this route within 100 feet of the road on either side, and you may stay up to 21 days. A Discover ...
Learn more about DNR Road E363717