Rufus Route ORV #148

Current Conditions

The trail to the 2712 road is closed due to a Washington Department of Natural Resources timber sale.

This multi-purpose trail follows a roadbed. Upper portion of the trail becomes boggy and difficult to cross during wet periods. The trail continues to Granite Peak or Frater Lake on Trail #142. The area provides visitors with wildflowers and wildlife viewing opportunities.

The western portion of the trail west of Forest Service Road 2712 is suitable for 50-inch and under ATVs. East of Forest Service Road 2712 is motorcycle road only.

Elevation: 4,360 feet range.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#148

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Mile post 1.0 to 1.7 is on state Department of Natural Resources land. Total trail miles is 4.5.

USGS Map: Lake Gillette 30

Motor Vehicle Use Map: The Motor Vehicle Use Map shows National Forest System roads, trails, and areas that are designated as open to motor vehicle travel. These roads, trails and areas are designated by type of motor vehicle allowed and the allowable season of use.

Spring

No potable water at trailhead.

East of Forest Service Road 2712, the only motorized vehicles allowed are motorcycles.

Address: 255 W. 11th Avenue Kettle Falls, WA 99141
Phone: (509)738-7700
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Directions

From Colville, WA: Head north on N Maple St. toward E 2nd Ave. 0.1 mi. Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto WA-20 E/E 3rd Ave. Continue to follow WA-20 E for 24.5 miles. Turn right onto NF-200/Pend Oreille Lake Road for 0.9 miles the the trailhead.

Google map directions from Colville, WA