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Learn more about Nicklen Lake
Nicklen Lake

Nicklen Lake

Scenic rec site on Nicklen Lake accessed along the Goat Mountain Road. The road is a basic 2 track FSR with washboarding. Beautiful drive in the summer and winter. Be cautious of working logging trucks…
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Total Miles
3.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Noble Canyon
Noble Canyon

Noble Canyon

Quick access to this forest service road that takes you right into Silver Star Provincial Park. There are a lot of offshoots that offer varying challenges. The main forest service road is doable in a…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about North Cornwall Fire Lookout Route
North Cornwall Fire Lookout Route

North Cornwall Fire Lookout Route

This is the north route to Cornwall Fire Lookout. This trail takes you from desert-like terrain to remnants of a forest fire from years past, to high alpine forest with great views. The trail is…
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Total Miles
19.1
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Fall
Learn more about Not The 1st of July
Not The 1st of July

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
16.4
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Winter, Fall, Summer, Spring
Learn more about Old Monashee Highway
Old Monashee Highway

Old Monashee Highway

The Old Monashee Highway was the original route of travel way back in the prospector days which has grown in and no longer required once they built the highway way back. There were some steep…
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Total Miles
4.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Summer, Spring, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Oyama Lake FSR
Oyama Lake FSR

Oyama Lake FSR

Oyama Lake FRS continues on from King Edward Lake. This route connects to the Oyama Lake trail that is already identified on the map. There are a number of lakes and recreational sites where there…
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Total Miles
5.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Oyma Lake Road
Oyma Lake Road

Oyma Lake Road

Oyama Lake road is narrow, with few pull-outs to allow for oncoming vehicles to pass during winter travel. Steep slopes on the downhill side make it tight for passing in some locations during the summer.…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
4 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pavillion Pass
Pavillion Pass

Pavillion Pass

Pavillion Pass is a route that connects Highway 97 to Highway 99 as it is a through road. The route does pass through a Reserve Community so access to this area may be restricted at…
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Total Miles
13.8
Tech Rating
5 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Pend-d'Oreille River
Pend-d'Oreille River

Pend-d'Oreille River

Starting close to the Nelway (Canada/USA Border crossing) down a gravel/dirt road, the trail follows along the Pend-d'Oreille River with a few single-wide blind corners with big drops off the side. There are a few…
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Total Miles
11.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Philpot FSR - Ideal Lake to Highway 33
Philpot FSR - Ideal Lake to Highway 33

Philpot FSR - Ideal Lake to Highway 33

Philpot FSR is another very rough trail mostly due to the washboard so air down your tires to help provide a more comfortable ride for you and your passengers. It will also ease some of…
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Total Miles
8.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinaus Lake North Rec Site to Square Lake Rec Site
Pinaus Lake North Rec Site to Square Lake Rec Site

Pinaus Lake North Rec Site to Square Lake Rec Site

The Pinaus Lake road connects to a number of routes. This route connects the Pinaus Lake North Recreational Site to the Square Lake Recreational Site. The road is a well-traveled road so there are some…
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Total Miles
2.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Fall, Summer, Winter
Learn more about Pinaus Lake Road to Pinaus Lake North Rec Site
Pinaus Lake Road to Pinaus Lake North Rec Site

Pinaus Lake Road to Pinaus Lake North Rec Site

The mainline on the west side of Pinaus Lake is relatively well taken care of as there are a few cabins and private properties along the way. There are sections with blind corners and some…
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Total Miles
3.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Pinaus Lake to Tuktakamin Lookout
Pinaus Lake to Tuktakamin Lookout

Pinaus Lake to Tuktakamin Lookout

Pinaus Road can take you to a number of different routes. This one branches off and climbs up to the Cell tower site that provides a beautiful view of the surrounding valley. There is a…
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Total Miles
8.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about PostHill Lake
PostHill Lake

PostHill Lake

Simple Forest Service Road that is well maintained. This FSR is heavily used by tons of people, as evident from the amount of bonfire remnants along the road. Looks like a lot of target shooting…
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Total Miles
9.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Powder Lake Road to Mayson Lake Horse Camp
Powder Lake Road to Mayson Lake Horse Camp

Powder Lake Road to Mayson Lake Horse Camp

Power Lake Road is a mainline FSR that seems to be well maintained and provides access to a number of major different routes throughout the region. The road is graded and well-traveled and is managed…
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Total Miles
6.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Private Camp
Private Camp

Private Camp

After spending the night camping at Nicklen Lake Rec Site I decided to check out a FSR directly across from the rec site entrance. On my map, it looked like it would loop around back…
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Total Miles
0.6
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Proctor Lake Rd
Proctor Lake Rd

Proctor Lake Rd

Proctor Lake road is an old Quarry and logging road on Silverstar Mountain that is no longer active. It branches off the second switchback when heading up the mountain to the ski hill and provincial…
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Total Miles
6.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Promontory Lookout
Promontory Lookout

Promontory Lookout

This is the location of an old fire lookout that has been dismantled, with great views; this is still an awesome day trip that overlooks Merritt and Lower Nicola and southwest Stoyoma Mountain.The trail is…
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Total Miles
7.8
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Summer, Fall, Winter
Learn more about Putnam Creek FSR
Putnam Creek FSR

Putnam Creek FSR

Mostly moderate Forest Service Road off of the main Trinity Valley Road. There is active logging in the area, so be sure to use RR-28 during the weekdays. There are a few areas with some…
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Total Miles
2.2
Tech Rating
4 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall
Learn more about Radio Tower
Radio Tower

Radio Tower

While not a long trail it is a fun and challenging trail. You enter off of Kind Edward FSR near Damar Lake. The route is rocky and steep (about 11% grade) in some areas. High…
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Total Miles
1.7
Tech Rating
6 Moderate
Best Time
Spring, Summer, Fall

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