Lower Tripps

Trail Overview

This route is an alternate path from the main route, "Mt Spokane via IEP Backroads". Lower Tripps runs parallel to Upper Tripps for about 3.6 miles from Junction 6 to Junction 11. These roads are typically maintained in summer and have clear road signs and maps along the way. Cell service is intermittent in this area. IEP gates close seasonally. These roads are open to ORV's and full-size (50 inches or wider) vehicles from May 15 through October 31. The gates are closed to unauthorized vehicles from November 1 to May 14, but the routes are open to Nordic skiing as well as Skijoring from the parking lot on the Mt. Spokane side. ORV vehicles are not allowed in Mt. Spokane State Park and must enter from the Spirit Lake side. An Inland Empire Paper land recreation pass is required. You can purchase an annual pass, a family annual pass, or an individual day pass either online or at a few nearby locations. Or you can purchase a day pass at the Brickel Creek Gate with cash from the gate attendant. Check their website for more information, as well as their land use rules.

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Difficulty

These roads are maintained during the summer and are typically in decent shape. Inland Empire Paper (IEP) owns most of this area, so you may see logging equipment along the trails. This route may require slightly more ground clearance than the main route, and 4WD may be required during mud or snow conditions. Active logging will change the road conditions. Cell service is intermittent in this area.

Technical Rating

Lower Tripps can be accessed by the following ride types:

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