Trail Overview
Tower Basin Road (FS 9517480) is a 3.6-mile out-and-back route through Colville National Forest. This narrow, single-lane road is consistently rough and rocky, with plenty of sticks, rocks, and other debris scattered across the surface. Grassy sections and narrow shelf-road portions add to the primitive feel of the route, while numerous openings provide views of the surrounding mountains and forest. The mapped route ends without a physical closure sign, but the road beyond this point is considered closed to motorized travel. Tower Basin Road is open year-round to highway-legal vehicles.
Difficulty
Tower Basin Road (FS 9517480) is rated easy. The consistently rough and rocky surface, narrow shelf-road sections, and roadway debris require careful driving and good ground clearance. Wet conditions may make the grassy and loose sections more difficult.
