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Thompson Ridge Trail
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Colville National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District, Davis Lake, Matsen Creek, Jackknife Mountain |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This trail is linear (one way in, one way out) and is about 3 miles long each way. The trail starts ends at a bluff with panoramic mountain and forest views.
The trail is wide enough for machines up to 72 inches wide but riders are encouraged to bring a chainsaw and a shovel as there may be tree branches and dense vegetation blocking the route and potential washouts.
Other forest service roads to the west can be explored including Jackknife Mountain. Nearby Davis Lake Campground offers four sites, each with a picnic table, fire pit and tent pad. The campground also has a small boat ramp (non-motorized use only) and a short hiking trail that loops around the lake.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | WA ORV Tab |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | ||
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | vehicles must stay on trail |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Kettle Falls, WA | ||
| Address | Matsen Creek Road, Kettle Falls, WA 99141 | ||
| From: Kettle Falls, WA
1) Take Hwy 395 West across the Columbia River Bridge 2) Turn right to stay on Hwy 395, continue about 7 miles 3) Turn left (west) onto Matsen Creek Road, continue 2.6 miles 4) Look for former log loading area, park here. For Trailhead: 5) Continue west on Matsen Creek Road for about 1 mile 6) Turn right (west) onto FS Road 705, continue .1 mile 7) Veer left at fork onto FS Road 710, continue 2.2 miles 8) Turn right (north) to stay on FS Road 710, continue .9 miles 9) Turn right at fork onto unmarked road, continue .8 miles 10) Trailhead is on the right (north). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Colville National Forest - Three Rivers Ranger District 255 W. 11th Avenue Kettle Falls, WA 99141 (509) 738-7700 mailroom_r6_colville@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Tri-county Motorized Recreation Association 1675 Marble Valley Basin Road Addy, WA 99101 anneott@gmail.com anneott@centurytel.net tcmra.com |
| Comment | Local offroad club that maintains trails and hosts group rides. |
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TERRAIN
| Miles Of Trail | 3 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2800 to 4200 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Some | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Berms | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Roads | Mostly | |
| Shade | All | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Little | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Some | |
| Comment | Unauthorized travel beyond the end of the trail downhill to the northwest is to be avoided. This area is currently under consideration for future opening. | |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | Kettle Falls, WA | |
| Diesel | Kettle Falls, WA | |
 Water | Kettle Falls, WA | |
 RV Hookup | Kettle Falls, WA | |
 RV Disposal | Kettle Falls, WA | |
| Campground | Kettle Falls, WA | |
 Conv Store | Kettle Falls, WA |
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