Tucked away in the Northeast corner of Washington, not far from the Canadian Border, is a mountain biking Shangri-La known as the Kettle Crest in the Colville National Forest. The western half of Washington is usually associated with dry, arid terrain, but the Kettle Crest area is a bit of an exception. While it is certainly drier than it's Pacific Northwest neighbor, the area receives enough rain to produce a beautiful green landscape.
Highlighting this area is the Kettle Crest Trail itself, but we've assembled 5 days of riding that will give you a sampling of many other great trails in the area. The elevation here is mostly below 6000 feet, which is very manageable for most guests.
Day 1: We'll meet everyone at the North Division Bicycle Shop in Spokane at 7:30am to load up and head out for the week. From Spokane we have a shuttle of a few hours to the Kettle Mountains and our first day's ride...
Day 2: Multiple climbs and multiple descents are the treat as this stretch of trail has everything a mountain biker could love. Beginning with a shuttle, this splendid dirt ribbon will still easily appease a rider who enjoys spinning up challenging climbs...
Day 3: First, a quick stopover of a short trail to some falls; followed by a drive up to the top of Thirteen Mile Mountain. Today's recovery ride will be minimal in climbing but still provide tremendous views, and quality singletrack...
Day 4: We start with a steady climb up a shaded forest of pine and fir with a few peek-a-boo views along the way. This is a warm up as you climb to Sherman Pass and resume your climb on Kettle Crest North...
Day 5: We start with another climb up Sherman Trail this morning. Only this time at the Pass you head south. Heading up a challenging trail with just a perfect amount of rock and dirt, you spin your way through immaculate forest stands of fir and pine...
- 5 Riding Days, 4 nights camping
- Pine Forest Singletrack in Northeast Washington
- This tour is for intermediate to advanced riders with good fitness and polished singletrack riding skills
- Base Camp: Comfortable lakeside camping in a mountain setting
- Price: $1095 per person
- July 23rd – July 27th
- July 30th – August 3rd
