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Owl Mountain Trail

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Colville National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District, Owl Creek, Kerry Creek, Grouse Mountain, Onion Creek, Huckleberry Ridge, Little Boulder Creek

Last Known Status

Open

Located close to the Canadian and Washington border, this offroad trail is about 7 miles long but offers numerous scenic views of mountains, creeks and deep woods vegetation. Expect to take at least 3-4 hours to complete the loop.

The trail is a mix of hardpack with some rugged sections, moderate to steep climbs, descends. The trails also winds through a short swampy section and there are a couple rocky climbs that have bypass routes. There is a nice scenic viewpoint at the northern part of the trail that makes for a good spot to take a break and the panoramic views.

Riders are advised to bring a chainsaw and shovel since the trail is not maintained by the Forest Service. Local clubs and volunteers clear the trail as needed, but the route is likely to be overgrown with tree branches and dense vegetation.

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REGULATIONS

Permit Required	Yes	WA ORV Tab
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Unknown
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (64 inches)	narrow terrain
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted
UTV & SXS	Permitted	(maximum width 64 inches)
4x4 & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
Camping	Some Areas	(camp in developed sites only)
Campfires
Night Riding	Unknown
Trail Blazing	Prohibited	stay on the trail
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	9,600 acres (15 sq mi)
Miles Of Trail	7
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	3220 to 4600 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained
Loose Dirt	Little
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	None
Mud	Some
Dust	Little
Rocks	Some
Trees	All
Steep Hills	Some
Small Jumps	None
Large Jumps	None
Berms	None
Sand/Gravel Pits	None
Single Track	None
Roads	Some
Shade	All
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Little
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Some

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	National Forest

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	Orient, WA
Diesel	Orient, WA
Water	Orient, WA
RV Hookup	Orient, WA
RV Disposal	Orient, WA
Campground	Orient, WA
Conv Store	Orient, WA

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	(None)

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Orient, WA

Address

Little Boulder Creek Road, Kettle Falls, WA 99141

Trail Map

From: Kettle Falls, WA
For the Eastern Trailhead:
1) Take Hwy 395 West across the Columbia River Bridge
2) Turn right to stay on Hwy 395, continue about 20 miles
3) Turn left (west) onto Eslick Road, continue 1.2 miles
4) Turn left (west) onto Little Boulder Creek Road, continue 2.6 miles
5) Continue straight onto FS Road 160, continue about 1 mile
6) Turn right (east) onto FS Road 150 (Kerry Creek Road), continue 5.15 miles
7) Turn left on FS Road 215, continue .7 miles
8) Turn left on FS Road 220, continue .9 miles
9) Look for small clearing on the left with faint tracks into the trees and small pile of rocks. This is the trailhead.

For the Western Trailhead:
1) Continue on FS Road 160 for about 2 miles (go past Kerry Creek Road)
2) Look for trail forking to the right off main road into the trees. This is the trailhead.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

Colville National Forest - Three Rivers Ranger District
255 W. 11th Avenue
Kettle Falls, WA 99141
(509) 738-7700
mailroom_r6_colville@fs.fed.us
www.fs.usda.gov

Contact Info	Tri-county Motorized Recreation Association 1675 Marble Valley Basin Road Addy, WA 99101 anneott@gmail.com anneott@centurytel.net tcmra.com
Comment	Local offroad club that maintains trails and hosts group rides.