Trail Overview

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 at a large gravel parking area featuring a boat ramp and a vault toilet. A Washington State Discover Pass is required for access to Barker Canyon Road. The road surface is wide and smooth with occasional steep grades and washboarding. Short segments of the road are cut into the canyon wall as a shelf road. Barker Canyon Road is accessible year-round.

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Difficulty

Barker Canyon Road is a wide gravel road for its entire length, safe for most vehicles. The only potentially difficult features are some short, steep sections, washerboarding, and shelf sections. Trail difficulty may increase with rain and snow. Keep an eye out for deer, coyotes, pronghorn antelopes, and Northern-Pacific rattlesnakes (venomous).

Technical Rating

Josh Neumeier

Jul 11, 2026

2022 Subaru Outback XT

Open

NormalDustyWashboard

Good views. Gravel driving until you head to the campsites. That trail is rutted and easy to maneuver, but loose dirt/sand.

Danielle Jenkins

Apr 26, 2026

2004 Subaru Forester

Open

NormalDusty

Easy gravel road down to the lake. There’s a boat ramp and cave to explore. Discover pass required.