Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Nespelem, 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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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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Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches.
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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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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 is in good shape. Easy ride.
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The Republic-Curlew route is an excellent choice for beginner offroaders, families, and scenic tourers looking for a relaxed journey through the picturesque landscapes of northeastern Washington. Connecting the historic mining town of Republic to the charming community of Curlew, this scenic path ta...
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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 area. Watch for two-way traffic of various types. Dusty conditons during the dry season may cause is...
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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

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 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 dirt-based forest road with some gravel sections. The trail gradually climbs around 1,000 feet in elevation and is narrow and two-track most of the way. There are minor ruts and washouts under a foot deep, and any vehicle type should have no issue navigating this trail. The trail ends appr...
Learn more about Shovel Creek - FS 2040-050

This is a gravel forest road in Colville National Forest. The trail is gravel-based and hard-packed, making it relatively smooth and suitable for all vehicle types. There is minor washboard in some areas, but other than that, it winds and steadily climbs over 1,000 feet in elevation. This trail ends...
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This is a gravel-based forest road. The trail climbs approximately 1,250 feet in elevation over more than 7 miles. Most of the trail is narrow, one lane wide, two-track with places to pass. There are switchbacks and ledges with drop-offs as you travel alongside Barnaby Creek. You will have views of ...
Learn more about Barnaby Creek - FS 2014-000

This is a dirt-based forest road in Colville National Forest. The trail is mostly two-track and is very narrow and one lane wide. There are some places to pass as the trail gradually climbs near 700 feet in elevation gain. This trail has minor ruts and wash, some areas with loose rock, and areas of ...
Learn more about FS 2020-180

This is a dirt-based forest road. The trail is narrow, one lane wide, and has overgrown vegetation through dense forest. The last quarter mile of the trail is extremely overgrown, and you can expect a scratch or two. There are ruts and washouts under a foot deep, but most vehicles will have no issue...
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This route is a part of the WABDR (Section 5) and is therefore often trafficked by ADV riders. Please use caution. The trail from Highway 20 begins as a gentle and easy dirt road - wide enough for two vehicles to pass one another. Once you reach the Rock Creek Campground, the trail progressively bec...
Learn more about FR 2045 - Loup Loup Canyon Road

This is a dirt-based forest road that leads to the Sherman Mountain hiking Trailhead. The trail climbs around 850 feet in elevation and has washboard and rocky sections. You will have views of the surrounding ridges and peaks. The trail is mostly two-track with plenty of places to pass other vehicle...
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This is a dirt-based forest road that gradually climbs around 1,000 feet in the Coilville National Forest. The trail gets narrower as you approach the top/end, and there are a couple of switchbacks with drop-offs. There are some muddy spots on the trail, and some minor ruts/wash, but any vehicle typ...
Learn more about Fritz Creek Ext - FS 2000-420

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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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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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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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

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.
Learn more about Rattlesnake

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...
Learn more about Swan Lake 1