6. Conconully to Canada
CONCONULLY TO CANADA – 80 MILES
Head west out of town on Mineral Hill Road, which leads to seldom traveled silty roads. After getting back onto the main gravel road, you’ll climb up to Baldy Pass with distant views before and after it. The route then drops and climbs a couple more times as it wraps around the west side of Tiffany Mountain. After a short distance, the route enters Loomis State Forest and heads up the ominously named Skull and Crossbones Road, where an old homestead cabin and corral can be seen before heading down to North Fork Toats Coulee Creek. An optional extension leads to a high point called Cold Springs Camp in the forest not far from the Canadian Border. The route then winds down into a spectacular valley just south of Palmer Lake in the Sinlahekin Valley. With the dirt and gravel behind you, pavement leads you north past Palmer Lake through the former town of Nighthawk along the Similkameen River to the Nighthawk border crossing from the US into Canada.
6. Conconully to Canada
CONCONULLY TO CANADA – 80 MILES
Head west out of town on Mineral Hill Road, which leads to seldom traveled silty roads. After getting back onto the main gravel road, you’ll climb up to Baldy Pass with distant views before and after it. The route then drops and climbs a couple more times as it wraps around the west side of Tiffany Mountain. After a short distance, the route enters Loomis State Forest and heads up the ominously named Skull and Crossbones Road, where an old homestead cabin and corral can be seen before heading down to North Fork Toats Coulee Creek. An optional extension leads to a high point called Cold Springs Camp in the forest not far from the Canadian Border. The route then winds down into a spectacular valley just south of Palmer Lake in the Sinlahekin Valley. With the dirt and gravel behind you, pavement leads you north past Palmer Lake through the former town of Nighthawk along the Similkameen River to the Nighthawk border crossing from the US into Canada.
Baldy Pass 6367'
Canada-Washington Border
WABDR POI
Chopaka Lake CG
WABDR POI
Cold Springs Camp & Viewpoint
WABDR POI
Lone Frank Pass 6712'
Lone Frank Pass 6712′ As the route gets closer and closer to the Canadian border, climb up and over the highest point on the WABDR. Lone Frank Pass crests a ridge at about 6,700 feet, so take it slow enough to soak in the surrounding views before they’re gone. Pull off for a few minutes for pictures or just to admire the peaceful serenity of this spot high above the rest. Years ago, a deadly forest fire ravaged Thirtymile Ridge and the pine trees haven’t returned creating distant views from many spots near the pass. When it’s time to go, hit the road again for a ride through Loomis State Forest and on to the next adventure as the road trip continues along the most northern part of the WABDR. Visit Website »
Loomis - Food & Gas
Loomis – Food & Gas If needed, Loomis one of the last towns near the northern end of the WABDR to make a stop to stock up on food, supplies and fuel to complete the journey. A slight side trip to this tiny town provides riders with access to the town’s local store, Loomis Kwik Stop. Here riders can fuel up their bikes and grab other items to help make the final part of the journey. If the town does not have what’s needed, try the towns of Tonasket or Oroville. Visit Website »
Nighthawk Ghost Town
Nighthawk Ghost Town Next up on the route is the tiny ghost town of Nighthawk. Once a booming mining town the old town is now little more than a few residents and some old deserted buildings. This privately-owned former town sits on the Similkameen River, and visitors drive right by it on Loomis-Oroville Road. Although it’s worth a second glance riders are advised not to disturb the current residents. Now a shell of its former self, the last mine in the area closed more than a half century ago. There aren’t any services for visitors these days, but it’s still an interesting place to ride by on the way to the border. Visit Website »
North Fork Ninemile CG
Oroville - Food, Gas, Lodging
Palmer Lake CG
1979 Loomis-Oroville Rd Loomis, WA, 98827, USA
Salmon Meadows CG
WABDR POI
Skull & Crossbones Corral & Cabin
WABDR POI
Tiffany Springs CG
WA6 - Conconully to Canada
WA6 EXT - Cold Springs Viewpoint
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