Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Creston, Washington

Barker Canyon Road is a 6-mile point-to-point route beginning at its junction with Washington Route 174 and descending through Barker Canyon to Banks Lake. The first 5.5 miles of the road traverse private property. Please remain on the designated route and respect all posted signage. The trail ends ...
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This road follows between the Main Canal and Trail Lake. The dirt road is rocky and bumpy but is 2WD capable. There are plenty of spots to park, camp, and fish along Trail Lake, especially when the lake is low. At the end of the levy is where the Main Canal flows out of the mountainside all the way ...
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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 stop along multiple viewpoints throughout the ride, including the old quarry and T...
Learn more about Turtle Rock

The Chewelah-Clayton route is an easy, family-oriented excursion on well-maintained county roads that is ideal for drivers of all skill levels seeking a scenic tour through northeastern Washington's beautiful countryside. Spanning approximately 47 miles of two-way paved and graveled road systems, th...
Learn more about Chewelah-Clayton

Pine Creek Auto Tour Route is a casual drive through Turnbull's National Wildlife Refuge. This is a well-maintained road that should be manageable in any vehicle. There is a small amount of pavement-less than 500 yards overall. What it's lacking in off-road challenges, it more than makes up for in b...
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This is a dirt-based forest road that is narrow and two-track. There are ruts and wash under a foot deep, a rock garden section, and a couple of muddy sections. As you travel the trail, you will come to a swampy pond area, and this is where the trail gets a little muddy. Once past that, the trail is...
Learn more about Dollar Mountain Summit - FS 2014-235

This is a dirt-based, narrow forest road. Most of the trail is one vehicle wide, two-track with areas to pass. The trail travels through an old burnt area, so expect some trees down on the trail. There are ledges with small drop-offs and overgrown vegetation, but you will have views of the surroundi...
Learn more about FS 2014-220

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.
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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 with cattle in the road in open range areas on the west side of the rout...
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Stensgar Mountain is a scenic 56-mile loop in northeastern Washington that offers offroaders an engaging excursion through varying terrain from valley floors to high mountain ridges. Ideal for street-legal four-wheel-drive vehicles, SxSs, and dual-sport motorcycles, this route connects the communiti...
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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 axe in case of downfall blocking the road in the mountain area.
Learn more about Iron Mtn-Chewelah

Calispell Peak is a scenic 50-mile loop starting from Chewelah, Washington, designed for offroaders seeking a rewarding mountain excursion with expansive views of the Colville National Forest. Starting as a paved route out of town, this trail quickly transitions to maintained gravel roads as it clim...
Learn more about Calispell Peak

This is a short, dirt-based forest road that used to go much further. The trail is overgrown with vegetation and has some rock garden sections. At the end of the trail, it has been made into a loop with a large campsite, and the original trail continues, but is extremely overgrown and only accessibl...
Learn more about South Fork Barnaby - FS 2014-420

This is a dirt-based forest road that runs to the border of the Colville National Forest and Colville Reservation. The trail is narrow and one lane wide with lots of two-track sections and minor ruts/wash. In places, the vegetation is overgrown, and in other places, you will encounter ledges with dr...
Learn more about Dollar Mountain - FS 2014-200

This is a dirt-based forest road with minor ruts and wash. Most of the trail is narrow, one vehicle wide, two-track with places to pass. The trail gradually climbs approximately 800 feet in elevation and has switchbacks and ledges with drop-offs. You will get views of the surrounding ridges and peak...
Learn more about FS 2014-150

This is a short but rewarding route. This route goes down a farm road between private fields to public lands access that opens up to views that are breathtaking and incredible. The route ends on an overlook that is 1000 feet above the Sun Lakes. The view allows you to look from Banks Lake all the ...
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Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches.
Learn more about Sheep Mountain

This is one of several short loop rides in a popular camping/recreation area of Ferry County. Scatter Creek Rd is paved into the Swan Lake campground area, but the remaining roads on the route are gravel. The route is forested, mainly for the purpose of "seat time" and makes for a good family orient...
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Paved road from staging to Rattlesnake Rd turnoff, then gravel and two-track road around the route, until the final paved segment of Scatter Creek Rd back to the staging area. Some portions of the route are rough road, rocky in spots, but easily negotiated. Easy route to drive for OHV's.
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This Sherlock Peak Byway gives a slow steady drive with some washed-out areas of the road during Spring and Fall. Along this trail, you'll see great views and deep treed areas providing an enjoyable ride any time of the year. It also encompasses part of the Cottonwood Divide Trail and joins the Cott...
Learn more about Sherlock Peak Byway

Barker Canyon Road is a 6-mile point-to-point route beginning at its junction with Washington Route 174 and descending through Barker Canyon to Banks Lake. The first 5.5 miles of the road traverse private property. Please remain on the designated route and respect all posted signage. The trail ends ...
Learn more about Barker Canyon Road

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 stop along multiple viewpoints throughout the ride, including the old quarry and T...
Learn more about Turtle Rock

The Chewelah-Clayton route is an easy, family-oriented excursion on well-maintained county roads that is ideal for drivers of all skill levels seeking a scenic tour through northeastern Washington's beautiful countryside. Spanning approximately 47 miles of two-way paved and graveled road systems, th...
Learn more about Chewelah-Clayton

This is a dirt-based forest road that is narrow and two-track. There are ruts and wash under a foot deep, a rock garden section, and a couple of muddy sections. As you travel the trail, you will come to a swampy pond area, and this is where the trail gets a little muddy. Once past that, the trail is...
Learn more about Dollar Mountain Summit - FS 2014-235

Barker Canyon Road is a 6-mile point-to-point route beginning at its junction with Washington Route 174 and descending through Barker Canyon to Banks Lake. The first 5.5 miles of the road traverse private property. Please remain on the designated route and respect all posted signage. The trail ends ...
Learn more about Barker Canyon Road

The Chewelah-Clayton route is an easy, family-oriented excursion on well-maintained county roads that is ideal for drivers of all skill levels seeking a scenic tour through northeastern Washington's beautiful countryside. Spanning approximately 47 miles of two-way paved and graveled road systems, th...
Learn more about Chewelah-Clayton

This is a dirt-based forest road that is narrow and two-track. There are ruts and wash under a foot deep, a rock garden section, and a couple of muddy sections. As you travel the trail, you will come to a swampy pond area, and this is where the trail gets a little muddy. Once past that, the trail is...
Learn more about Dollar Mountain Summit - FS 2014-235

This is a dirt-based, narrow forest road. Most of the trail is one vehicle wide, two-track with areas to pass. The trail travels through an old burnt area, so expect some trees down on the trail. There are ledges with small drop-offs and overgrown vegetation, but you will have views of the surroundi...
Learn more about FS 2014-220