Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Loon Lake, Washington

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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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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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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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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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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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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Easy-to-moderate trail near Chewelah, WA, with a steady climb and switchbacks. Mixed terrain of gravel, compact dirt, loose rock, grass, and ruts. Starts approachable, becoming more engaging as elevation builds. Rated 2 when dry but can shift to 3–4 in wet conditions. High-clearance AWD/4WD recommen...
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Cottonwood Divide offers an easy, highly scenic dirt and gravel route through the Colville National Forest, making it perfect for beginners, overland vehicles, and OHV riders looking for a relaxed mountain drive. Spanning approximately 34.5 miles, this loop transitions between the paved Flowery Trai...
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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 a small dispersed camping area.
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Fourth of July Mountain is a scenic gravel and dirt route through the Colville National Forest that offers offroaders an easy, relaxing drive with beautiful mountain vistas. Suitable for high-clearance vehicles, SUVs, and SxSs, this route winds through dense forest and across ridges near Calispell P...
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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 a few locations. Cell service is limited, so plan ahead. There are sever...
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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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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, requiring licensed vehicles. In Stevens County, this requirement is met with having an off-...
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Cliff Ridge Road is a part of a huge network of forest service roads in Colville National Forest, but with one of if not the best views. About midway through this not-too-challenging trail, you can pull off and hike about 5 - 10 minutes to the Bayley Lake lookout. We were greeted with some low fog, ...
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Trail #307 is a short singletrack in the Batey-Bould Trail System in the Colville National Forest in Washington. It starts directly from the Batey-Bould staging area and meanders through a dense wooded terrain for 1 mile, making frequent sharp zig-zagging turns up a steep hillside through lodgepole ...
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Trail #312 is a short singletrack in the Batey-Bould Trail System in the Colville National Forest in Washington. The trail goes through a dense wooded area of lodgepole pines and tall western red cedars. It’s mostly smooth, fast, and flowy dirt with only a bit of roots and loose rock. It has a road ...
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This is one of the several highway vehicle-only designated roads within Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge. This quick, easy dirt road takes you to both Potters Pond and Bayley Lake. Parking spots, restrooms, and spots for camping with fire pits were available. Sights include a beaver hut,...
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This route combines Mica Road & Upper Outer Limits to form an alternate side path from the main road "Mt Spokane via IEP Backroads". Starting at Junction 9 and heading east, you'll take Mica Road for around 2 miles until you hit Junction 8. From there you can continue on Upper Outer Limits for clos...
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This route is an alternate path from the main route, "Mt Spokane via IEP Backroads". Lower Tripps runs parallel to Upper Tripps for about 3.6 miles from Junction 6 to Junction 11. These roads are typically maintained in summer and have clear road signs and maps along the way. Cell service is intermi...
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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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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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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