Hiking
On the Colville National Forest there are numerous opportunities for hikers and backpackers to explore.
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Bead Lake
Site Open
This is a relatively large lake in a mountainous setting of well timbered hills. The water is of extreme clarity. The west side of the lake is predominately residential. Often used for fishing,…
Bead Lake #127
Site Open
This non-motorized trail follows an old roadbed for 0.5 miles, then winds through a mixed conifer forest and along the shoreline of Bead Lake providing visitors with spectacular views of the lake. A…
Bear Pasture Trailhead
Site Open
This trailhead lies adjacent to the Salmo-Priest Wilderness area and provides a portal to the east end of the Crowell Ridge Trail #515 which provides high elevation hiking with spectacular views.…
Bear Pot #19
Site Open
This short trail leads to the mid point of Thirteen Mile Trail #23. There is an old hunter/trapper cabin along the route.
Bear Pot Trailhead
Site Closed
Bear Pot Trailhead is located at the end of forest road 2055. There is space for dispearsed camping, but no amenities or services. Hitching rail.Provides access to:Thirteen Mile Trail #23Bear Pot…
Bernhardt Mine #367
Site Open
This 3 mile trail climbs steadily towards the Bernhardt Mine which is 2 miles in. The trail continues on through an open hillside with many great views to the west. This trail ties in with the North…
Beth Lake
Site Closed
Together with Beaver and Little Beaver Lakes, this makes a string of three lakes just northeast of Lake Bonaparte. Beth Lake also provides a campground and hiking trail access.
Beth Lake #316
Site Open
Lakeside hiking trail that begins in Beaver Lake Campground and travels 1.9 easy miles to Beth Lake. The trail starts in the Beaver Lake Campground near Camp Unit #4. The sign is by a small stream…
Beth Lake Campground
Site Closed
This campground has 15 sites in 2 small loops. There are boat launches on either end of the campground. The southern launch accesses Beaver Lake, while the northern launch accesses Beth Lake. An…
Big Meadow Lake
Site Open
 Big Meadow Lake is 4.1-acre shallow lake perfect for family recreating and wildlife viewing.   This Lake is found in a beautiful setting of forested mountains. Visitors come for fishing, camping,…