Trail Overview
Drummond Creek (FS 9545) is a 5.8-mile out-and-back route that begins in Colville National Forest and reaches the Little Pend Oreille National Wildlife Refuge. This single-lane dirt road starts relatively smooth before becoming progressively rougher, with some rutting along the way. After entering the wildlife refuge, the road becomes very narrow before eventually ending at a gate that blocks further motorized travel. Drummond Creek is open seasonally. The first 0.5 miles are open to all vehicles, while the last 2.4 miles are open to highway-legal vehicles only.
Difficulty
Drummond Creek (FS 9545) is rated easy. The route becomes progressively rougher and more rutted, while the narrow section within the wildlife refuge requires careful driving. Wet conditions may make the dirt and rutted portions considerably more difficult.
