Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Harrington, Washington

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 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...
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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...
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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 route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven with a 2WD vehicle to the campsites and lakes. There appear to be plenty of spur roads on the map; howev...
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Either end of this trail starts as a two-lane forest road. The middle section is where this trail gets its rating. The middle section is single lane, moderately steep, and has rain washes and ruts up to two feet deep. The middle section of this trail is very tight with few places to pass, and even f...
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Palouse Falls Road offers a short but scenic off-road experience that leads you straight to one of Washington’s most iconic natural landmarks, Palouse Falls. The route is primarily gravel and packed dirt, with occasional washboard sections and loose rock, making it accessible to most high-clearance ...
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This trail is a 1-mile easy OHV route that runs north to south through the center of the ORV park. It travels through a mix of grassy meadows and pine forest, with a wide and open layout that narrows slightly in places but remains suitable for ATVs. The trail is dry and dusty with light rutting alon...
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This is a gradual and easy ATV route running north from the southern boundary of the ORV park. It begins as a wide, dry, and dusty path that traverses grassy slopes and sparse pine forest, maintaining a fairly straight and level course with only minor elevation changes. The trail is well-suited for ...
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This is a gravel road to the sand dunes site with some washboard, lots of dust, and dunes with overgrown vegetation. It's a very easy gravel road, with minor elevation, this portion can be done in any season, day or night. No pass is required. Vehicles are not allowed to go off-path, and certain are...
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This loop is mostly narrow, single-lane roads with limited places to pull over or turn around, but you will be rewarded with some great views at the top of Round Top Mountain. It is drivable in a full width 4x4 but you will have branches rubbing both sides of your vehicle at times. The west side is...
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This route is on Inland Empire Paper (IEP) land through the Thompson Creek Gate. This is more or less the main road through this area. There are multiple places to pull over or turn around along the way. This route begins at the IEP gate and heads north for about 3 miles on Snake Trail Road. It then...
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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...
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This scenic off-road trail through Columbia National Wildlife Refuge offers a mix of packed dirt, loose gravel, and some mildly rutted sections, making it a great route for almost any type of vehicle. While not overly technical, the trail can become muddy after rain, adding a bit of a challenge. Exp...
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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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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...
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This gravel road runs through a bird reserve. It is only accessible between August and October. The trail is gated, the road turns into a dirt road, and there are some narrower areas, but there is nothing to be concerned about. It would be best if you were careful of upcoming traffic as you might ha...
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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.
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Exploring the Seep Lakes Unit of the Columbia Basin Complex on the route to Heart Lake via Soap Lake Road is a unique off-road experience that blends scenic driving with rich geological and ecological history. This trail runs through the Columbia National Wildlife Refuge, a landscape marked by drama...
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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

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 route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven with a 2WD vehicle to the campsites and lakes. There appear to be plenty of spur roads on the map; howev...
Learn more about Seep Lake

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

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 route into Seep Lakes area takes you to many possible campsites at the different lakes. A Discover Pass or vehicle pass is required in the area. The road is nicely groomed and easily driven with a 2WD vehicle to the campsites and lakes. There appear to be plenty of spur roads on the map; howev...
Learn more about Seep Lake

Either end of this trail starts as a two-lane forest road. The middle section is where this trail gets its rating. The middle section is single lane, moderately steep, and has rain washes and ruts up to two feet deep. The middle section of this trail is very tight with few places to pass, and even f...
Learn more about Temple Road