Beginner Off-Road Trails Near Ione, Washington

Smackout Pass

There are paved roads leading out of Ione. The rest is gravelled road. Easy ride. Alternative loop up FS Rd #421/300 (Jim Creek) is available. If time is critical, stay on Smackout Pass Rd, which…
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Total Miles
39.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Chewelah-Beaver Lodge

This is a major excursion route from Chewelah, 57 miles north to the Beaver Lodge, located in the Little Pend Oreille lakes recreation area. It is paved road out of the Chewelah area up to…
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Total Miles
44
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

Ruby-Tacoma Creek Loop

Great all-day family ride, with some good challenges for novice riders. Road is mostly gravel, with some pavement to ride in the Little Pend Oreille Lakes area as you transit to the main route. The…
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Total Miles
50.7
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

Radar Dome Scenic Route

This easy route follows shady, forested roads through Sherry Creek, Flodelle Creek and Tacoma Creek areas up to the summit of Radar Dome. The old radar site is an interesting area used for paintball wars,…
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Total Miles
11.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su / Fa

LPO-Hansen-Robins Creek

This is a short, easy road route. Mainly to get "seat time", this route travels along forested roads and through logged out areas. Recent logging activity may restrict travel on Hanson Creek Rd, however, weekends…
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Total Miles
15.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

LPO-Radar Dome

Fairly easy trail, though several whoops and steeper pitches will be encountered, as well as ruts and washed out areas to transit through. You will join a main road to the top of the old…
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Total Miles
5.9
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

Frisco Standard - Boundary

Frisco Standard Road is the northernmost access from the Juanita border crossing into Canada across into Pend Oreille County, emerging at Boundary Dam. It's a USFS gravel road and is 2WD in good weather; it's…
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Total Miles
19.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Tacoma Creek

This route features a loop route which takes you to Calispell Peak. It is all gravel road, with the final 2 mile road to Calispell Peak being rough and rocky, with a couple of steep…
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Total Miles
33.6
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time

Winchester Creek

Portions of the route are paved roads in the valley area and on Flowery Trail Rd. Once you are in the forest, roads are gravelled. Gravel roads may be dusty, unless it has rained recently.…
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Total Miles
53.8
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

Irish Mountain

Gravel USFS roads make this an easy trail for any vehicle, but 4WD is recommended for wet and snowy conditions. There are no obstacles other than mud puddles and ruts in places. It's a great…
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Total Miles
19.5
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Fa

Calispell Peak

This is a major excursion route. Combination of paved road out of Chewelah, gravel road, and steep rocky parts as you get on the Calispell Peak Road. It is a rough, bouncy, two mile section…
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Total Miles
58.3
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time

Fourth of July Mountain

Gravel road route, with some areas of dirt and possible muddy conditions, depending upon weather.
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Total Miles
32.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Hartill Meadows

Easy road ride. Mostly forested, with some open areas where you can view the valleys and mountains. Makes for a nice 2 hour excursion ride for family outing. Road may be rutted. Hartill Meadows is…
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Total Miles
14.4
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Chewelah Creek

This is a long scenic trail between Chewelah Creek Campground and Cusick, WA. It has multiple scenic viewpoints that present excellent photo opportunities. The majority of the trail is along well-maintained roads but narrows in…
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Total Miles
2.3
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Colville-Dominion Mtn

Easy route with paved roads and gravel roads to the Old Dominion Mine parking area. City streets may be congested. Transition through the cemetery with appropriate care and concern in case of burial ceremonies.
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Total Miles
8.9
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Cliff Ridge

This excellent trail starts out on paved a paved road at an elevation of 2,154 ft and finishes of with a spectacular view overseeing the area north of Chewelah WA at an elevation of 3,767…
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Total Miles
6.2
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time
Su / Sp / Fa

Cottonwood Divide

The route encompasses both pavement and gravel roads. Flowery Trail road is paved, but OHV travel is authorized. The route is mainly forested road, with several breaks where you can view distant mountains and valleys.…
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Total Miles
33.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Bead Lake

Some paved, mostly gravelled roads. Easy ride. Mostly forested road with some open areas where views are available.
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Total Miles
27.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Iron Mtn-Chewelah

Family oriented ride through forested region and rural valley area. Dusty gravel roads during the dry summer months, with muddy spots during and after storms. Easily negotiated with OHV's. Recommend having a chain saw or…
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Total Miles
35
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Chewelah-Clayton

This route is an easy, family oriented excursion ride on county roads. It is a two-way paved and gravelled road system. Many small farms, forested areas, and open meadows will be seen.
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Total Miles
53.5
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Cottonwood

Family oreinted loop ride. Roads are paved and gravel. Some muddy areas in the forested regions may exist. Be aware of two-way traffic as these are all county roads in residential areas.
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Total Miles
22.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Red Marble

This is a combination of paved and gravel county roads. Easily navigated by novice riders. The route takes you to the top of the Red Marble Magnesite Quarry area. It is a short hike to…
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Total Miles
36.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time

Stensgar Mountain

This is an excursion type ride, involving all road types from paved county roads, to the primitive sections of road leading to Stensgar Mountain. From the three communities, you will be on paved county roads,…
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Total Miles
55.7
Tech Rating
3 Easy
Best Time

Rigley Lake

Rigley Lake offers miles of state DNR lands for riding. This route features a visit to Rigley Lake, then to the NW corner of the DNR lands for a viewpoint overlooking Lake Roosevelt National Recreation…
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Total Miles
10.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time
Su

Daisy

Family oriented route, paved and gravel county roads. Road travels over two passes, through small farm country. Expect dusty conditions, except following storms. Some areas can be muddy then. Be alert for two-way traffic, along…
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Total Miles
40.8
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Kelly Hill Loop

This road route features both paved and gravel roads with many connector roads for vehicles with off-road tags, both county and Forest Service roads. Starting in Orient, WA, off Highway 395 near the Canadian border,…
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Total Miles
46.3
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time
Su

Sheep Creek

Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Easy ride, gentle pitches.
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Total Miles
22.7
Tech Rating
1 Easy
Best Time

Jackknife Mtn

Gravel road for the most part, with occasional dirt/muddy areas, depending on weather. Road up to the Jackknife Lookout area may be rutted, rocky, with occasional steep pitches to negotiate.
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Total Miles
19.7
Tech Rating
2 Moderate
Best Time

Turtle Rock

This trail utilizes Klines Meadow Road, which is quite an easy ride, but branches off in multiple areas which increase the difficulty. Watch for sections of steep hills and possible rockslides. Take the opportunity to…
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Total Miles
9.4
Tech Rating
3 Moderate
Best Time
Sp / Su / Fa

Orient-First Thought

This is primarily a county road excursion ride. The First Though Mountain road takes you to the top of the mountain with some excellent views of the mountains and valley areas surrounding the mountain. The…
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Total Miles
19.2
Tech Rating
2 Easy
Best Time