Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Disautel, Washington

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Swan Lake 1

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…
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Total Miles
10.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Swan Lake 2

A combination of paved and gravel roads through forested and open rural country side. The route is designed to transit either to or from Republic to the Swan Lake region which is a popular recreation…
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Total Miles
28.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Rattlesnake

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…
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Total Miles
17
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Sheep Mtn

Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches.
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Total Miles
9.8
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…
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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.
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Total Miles
43.6
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…
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Total Miles
26.9
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…
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Total Miles
27.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

Hungry Mountain

The Hungry Mountain Trail begins 1 mile west of the Methow River, where Gold Creek Road meets Forest Service Road 4330/South Fork Gold Creek. The easy-going route is made up of gravel, crushed granite, and…
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Total Miles
12.4
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

North Fork Gold Creek

The North Fork Gold Creek trail begins 7.25 miles from Hwy 153 at the junction with Buttermilk-Libby Road. This easy route is made up of gravel and crushed granite and travels almost entirely through the…
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Total Miles
12
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

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.
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Total Miles
5.1
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

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.
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Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
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…
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Total Miles
40.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Douglas Creek Creekside Campsite

This trail is gorgeous and features views unique to eastern Washington. There are a few shallow water crossings and some light mud. Some of the water crossings in the area have large rocks, so take…
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Total Miles
2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Not The 1st of July

This is a fun road over the mountain from Beaverdell, BC, to the Christian Valley and Kettle River. Lots of epic views and really cool in the fall with all the changing leaves. The road…
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Total Miles
15.6
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp

Christian Valley

Fun FSR road that follows along the Kettle River. The valley is beautiful, with changing leaves in the fall. Busy during the summer and again in the fall due to the hunting season. Lots of…
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Total Miles
16.2
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa / Wi

Duffy Creek Overlook

The Duffy Creek route takes you across some of the most scenic BLM land in central Washington. Most of the route overlooks the stunning Waterville Plateau. The route eventually descends into Duffy Creek; however, that…
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Total Miles
4.3
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa / Wi

Sheep Creek

Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches.
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Total Miles
22.7
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…
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Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

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,…
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Total Miles
46.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

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…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Washington Backcountry Discovery Route - Section 4

The Washington Backcountry Discovery Route (WABDR) is a trail that runs from Canada to Oregon, initially designed for adventure and dual-sport motorcycles as well as 4X4 vehicles. This trail covers most of section 4. Unfortunately,…
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Total Miles
49.9
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / 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,…
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Total Miles
55.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time

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…
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Total Miles
36.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

West Shady Pass to Big Hill

Big Hill is one of the best campsites in Washington. 360 degree views cover both the Chelan Mountains and Lake Chelan with some of the most incredible sunrises and sunsets you'll ever experience. The cabin…
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Total Miles
9.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su

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…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Hart's Pass Road 54

This trail is well maintained, but is a single lane with a few sections of cliff drop-offs that will make the hair stand up on the back of your neck. You'll find plenty of pullouts…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

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.
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Total Miles
8.9
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…
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Total Miles
35
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Rendell to Kettle Centre Pt1

Basic FSR road with great views of the valley along the way. Be sure to call out your KM's as this road is heavily used by logging trucks and they are moving fast. Lots of…
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Total Miles
10.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Wi / Fa / Su / Sp