Beginner Off-Road Trails
Near Wilbur, 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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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 is a short but rewarding route. This route goes down a farm road between private fields to public lands access that opens up to views that are breathtaking and incredible. The route ends on an overlook that is 1000 feet above the Sun Lakes. The view allows you to look from Banks Lake all the ...
Learn more about Lake Lenore Overlook

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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This is a very narrow two-track that runs through mostly free-range country. The route runs through mostly public land, but partially through private land. The route also goes through a couple of gates. Please leave these as you found them. This is cattle country, and the gates are to keep animal...
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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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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 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 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 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 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...
Learn more about Barnaby Buttes Trail

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 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

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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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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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 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

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

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 is a short but rewarding route. This route goes down a farm road between private fields to public lands access that opens up to views that are breathtaking and incredible. The route ends on an overlook that is 1000 feet above the Sun Lakes. The view allows you to look from Banks Lake all the ...
Learn more about Lake Lenore Overlook

This is a very narrow two-track that runs through mostly free-range country. The route runs through mostly public land, but partially through private land. The route also goes through a couple of gates. Please leave these as you found them. This is cattle country, and the gates are to keep animal...
Learn more about Sagebrush Flats Cattle Trail

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