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On the Colville National Forest there are numerous opportunities for hikers and backpackers to explore.

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Sherman Overlook Campground

Site Closed
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Biking
This Campground is equipped with picnic areas and 9 tent/trailer sites.  Bathrooms are available.  Some campsites are private. Connects to the Kettle Crest via the Sherman Pass Tie Trail #96. The…

Shrew Creek #321

Site Open
Hiking Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
4 miles on way more difficult trail. Hikers and experienced Motorcycle riders only. Begin the 4 mile trail on Forest Service Road #3700-316 road for 2 miles, then travel up the Shrew Creek Trail…

Slate Creek #525

Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
NOT MAINTAINED: The trail passes through dense timber with three stream crossings and steep grades. A portion of the trail system lies in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. No motorized or mechanized…

Smarty Creek #371

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This 11.7 mile trail alternates up Smarty Creek and North Twentymile Creek on its looping journey back to the Forest Service Road #39 just south of Thirtymile Meadows. The trail travels through high…

Smith Lake

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
This area has not been logged out since the Crater Creek fire.Remote, high mountain lake accessible by hike-in only from the Iron Gate Trailhead on the Boundary Trail #533 to Smith Lake Trail…

Smith Lake #533.2

Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Outdoor Science and Learning
This area has not been logged out since the Crater Creek fire.This easy 1 mile Pasayten Wilderness trail travels off of the Boundary Trail #533 to the 6 miles from the Irongate Trailhead. The…

Snow Peak #10

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
This moderate 2.5 mile trail winds through the site of the 1988 White Mountain Fire and joins  Kettle Crest South Trail #13 at 2.7 miles from trailhead. Seasonal wildflowers. This trail is the…

Snow Peak Cabin

Site Open
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking
Depending on the season, visitors may ski, snowshoe, hike, mountain bike, or ride horses high into the backcountry and spend the night at this charming remote cabin high on a ridge in the Kettle…

Last updated March 21st, 2025