Gillete Ridge Trail System - Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike near Colville, Washington
Colville,Washington
48.7421540042, -117.74039299546
15.4 miles NE of Colville, Washington
GPS: 48°44'31.8"N 117°44'25.4"W
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State: Washington

Hike, Horseback, and Mountain Bike

Gillette Ridge Trail is a 13.1 mile trail located in the state of Washington and is rated as difficult. The trail is primarily used for hiking & mountain biking and is accessible from March until September.

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Never modify trail features. Ride trails when they're dry enough that you won't leave ruts. Speak up when you see others on the trail and always yield to hikers, horses, and others coming uphill. Always ride on the established trail.

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Be courteous, informed, and prepared. Read trailhead guidelines, stay on the trail, and don't feed the wildlife.

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  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Colville, Washington

  1. Head north on N Maple St toward E 2nd Ave (0.1 mi)
  2. Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto E 3rd Ave (0.2 mi)
  3. Turn right at the 3rd cross street onto US-395 N/N Main St
    Continue to follow US-395 N
    (0.4 mi)
  4. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto US-395 W (1.7 mi)
  5. Turn right onto Echo Valley Rd/Williams Lake Rd
    Continue to follow Williams Lake Rd
    (5.8 mi)
  6. Turn right onto Douglas Falls Rd (0.2 mi)
  7. Continue onto Clugston Creek-Onion Creek Rd/Onion Creek Rd (11.9 mi)
  8. Turn right onto Lotze Creek Rd/Van Stone-Onion Rd (0.7 mi)
  9. Continue straight onto Van Stone Mine Rd (1.9 mi)
  10. Continue straight (0.6 mi)
  11. Turn right (0.4 mi)
  12. Turn left (1.1 mi)
  13. Slight right (2.2 mi)
  14. Turn right onto NF-500 (1.3 mi)
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Directions from Colville: Travel east on Hwy. 20 for approximately 1 mile. Turn north onto County Rd 9435. Continue on this road for 19 miles. Turn off onto Forest Service Rd 500 and follow this for 6.4 miles to the trailhead.

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