Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Malo, Washington

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Irish Mountain

Gravel USFS roads make this an easy trail for any vehicle, but 4WD is recommended for wet and snowy conditions. There are no obstacles other than mud puddles and ruts in places. It's a great…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

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

LPO-Hansen-Robins Creek

This is a short, easy road route. Mainly to get "seat time", this route travels along forested roads and through logged out areas. Recent logging activity may restrict travel on Hanson Creek Rd, however, weekends…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
1 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

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

Smackout Pass

There are paved roads leading out of Ione. The rest is gravelled road. Easy ride. Alternative loop up FS Rd #421/300 (Jim Creek) is available. If time is critical, stay on Smackout Pass Rd, which…
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Total Miles
39.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Goat Skin North

A slightly longer way around when doing Mount Arthur View. Much more overgrown with trees and shrubs. A bit tighter but still relatively easy with some minor BC pinstripes. This area offers so much to…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Kettle Valley Centre

Smaller side road with some decent climbs but very manageable with high clearance. Busy For with logging traffic and lots of hunters during season. Some good views along the way and lots of nice bridges…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa / Su / Sp

Chewelah-Beaver Lodge

This is a major excursion route from Chewelah, 57 miles north to the Beaver Lodge, located in the Little Pend Oreille lakes recreation area. It is paved road out of the Chewelah area up to…
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Total Miles
44
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

Calispell Peak

This is a major excursion route. Combination of paved road out of Chewelah, gravel road, and steep rocky parts as you get on the Calispell Peak Road. It is a rough, bouncy, two mile section…
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Total Miles
58.3
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time