Shovel Creek - FS 2040-050

Total Miles
5.7

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall

Trail Type

Full-Width Road

Accessible By

Trail Overview

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 approximately 200 yards from the original endpoint due to a washout of the original forest road. You will have views of the dense forest, some meadows, and the surrounding ridges. Camping is allowed along this entire trail. Cell phone service was decent on the trail, and there are no amenities. The closest services are approximately 30 minutes away in the City of Kettle Falls, Washington.

Photos of Shovel Creek - FS 2040-050

Shovel Creek - FS 2040-050
Shovel Creek - FS 2040-050

Difficulty

This is a dirt-based road that gradually climbs through the forest. There are switchbacks and ledges, and minor ruts and wash. The trail stops just short of the end, where the final 0.2 miles are washed out. Any vehicle could traverse this trail.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Shovel Creek - FS 2040-050 can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • High-Clearance 4x4
  • SUV
  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Shovel Creek - FS 2040-050 Map

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