Trail Overview

This is a long rolling fully gravel Forest Service Road with great viewpoints. Pull out and side quest to springs and dispersed camping along the route. The trail is clear of down trees and has multiple pull-offs for berry picking. Continuing on this main road will complete a loop with access to and from Interstate 90.

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Difficulty

This is a very easy-flowing road with options for all vehicle types.

Technical Rating

Basalt Overland

Aug 13, 2025

Open

The section west of Keechelus Ridge is relatively smooth and fast. East of Keechelus Ridge is rough. This section is currently being repaired, watch out for equipment that is knocking down roadside brush to widen the trail. It's possible they are prepping for logging operations.

H. L.

Jul 26, 2025

Open

Rough ride, lots of rocky parts and potholes, and many narrow areas that only fits one vehicle. Lots of brushes that will scratch up your car. Many disperse camping spot but mostly forested, few with good views. The lookout area about 5.5 miles in if you’re coming from the west side has great views but very exposed and windy.

Dave S

May 03, 2025

Open

About a mile in there were patches of snow about a foot deep maybe more.

Erik Miller

Jan 01, 2025

Open

Groomed snowmobile trail