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Recreational Trail Opportunities
Pomeroy Ranger District
**NOTE: The Umatilla National Forest will have eight trailheads participating in the Northwest Forest Pass Program in 2009. Those trailheads include: Elk Flats, Meadow Creek, Panjab, Teepee, Three Forks, Timothy, Tucannon, Twin Buttes.
**Northwest Forest Pass Required**
Bear Creek Trail #3110
Trail Beginning: Hunter Spring Trailhead - 5700' elevation
Trail Ending: Mount Misery Trail (Diamond Peak area) - 6200' elevation
Access: Take County Road #128 from Pomeroy, WA. Where road Y's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on to Mountain Road #40. Enter Forest Boundary. Continue on Road #40 for 10 more miles. Turn right at the Bear Creek Trail Sign. Trail starts 1/4 mile in from main road.
Restrictions: The last mile of trail turns into Wilderness
- No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback
only. Mountain bikes are allowed on non-wilderness portions.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: Bear Creek Trail is an access route to the Tucannon River. From Hunter Spring, the trail descends steadily three miles to the Tucannon. The trail is characterized by many switchbacks and rocky trail tread on a southwestern facing slope. From the Tucannon River to Jelly Springs, the trail is well maintained but is characterized by an 8% uphill grade. This portion of the trail travels through a dense timber area. From Jelly Springs to Diamond Peak, the trail travels along ridge top. The last mile of the trail before Diamond Peak is in the Wilderness. The Wilderness boundary line is well marked.
Attractions & Considerations: An excellent view of the Tucannon drainage and of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness awaits the traveler as the trail descends into the Tucannon River. There are not any facilities of any kind at Hunter Spring, but ½ mile down the road is Teal Campground with campsites and outhouses.
Length: 7.3 miles
Elevation Variance: 6200’ – 3400’
Recommended Season: June 1 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Stentz Spring, Diamond Peak Quads
Big Butte Road #4304
Trail Beginning: Cloverland Junction - 5286' elevation
Trail Ending: Big Butte - 5011' elevation
Access: From Asotin, WA, take Asotin Creek Road leading west at the north entrance of Asotin. Then take road to Cloverland. Pass through Cloverland and enter Forest boundary. Park at Cloverland Sno-Park. Snowmobile from here to the Wenatchee/Big Butte Junction and turn left on Big Butte Road #4304.
Restrictions: No wheeled traffic allowed on groomed
trail.
Sno-Park parking permit required.
Trail Log: This trail is groomed single width for snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, and other winterecreationists. The trail follows along the ridge top from the Wenatchee/Big Butte Junction to the Forest boundary by Big Butte.
Attractions & Considerations: This snow trail offers fabulous views of the Menatchee drainage, the Wallowas in Oregon, and the Seven Devils in Idaho. After snow storms, the trail drifts from snow blowing up from the Menatchee drainage, making passage difficult until the trail is broke open by the snow groomer. This trail connects with the Cloverland Trail which lends access to the central part of the District and the Sno-Shelter at Misery Junction.
Length: 6 miles
Elevation Variance: 5286’ - 5011
Recommended Season: Dec 1st - Mar 31st
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Mountain View Quad
Cloverland Road #43
Trail Beginning: Cloverland Sno-Park- 4200' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenatchee/Big Butte Junction - 6200' elevation
Access: From Asotin, WA, take Asotin Creek Road leading west at the north entrance of Asotin. Then take road to Cloverland. Pass through Cloverland and enter Forest boundary. Park at Cloverland Sno-Park.
Restrictions: No wheeled traffic allowed on groomed
trail.
Sno-Park parking permit required.
Trail Log: These trails are well maintained (snow allowing) for snowmobilers, cross-country skiing, and other winter recreation. The trail is single width groomed and follows a gentle incline in elevation. Three miles from the Sno-Park, a trail junction allows the traveler to turn right and follow the Hogback Road around (Thus avoiding the open ridge route from Wenatchee Guard Station to Wickiup, which drifts terribly from snow blowing up out of the Menatchee drainage.) Four miles from the Sno-Park the trail junctions with the Wenatchee/Big Butte Road #4304.
Attractions & Considerations: This groomed snow trail offers the visitor panoramic views of the Menatchee drainage, the Wallowas in Oregon, and the Seven Devils in Idaho at the Big Butte/Wenatchee junction. Located at Misery is a snow shelter for use by snow recreationists to warm up at or rest. Further snow play is available along side roads and open ridge tops.
Length: 4 miles
Elevation Variance:
Recommended Season: Dec 1st - Mar 31st
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Harlow Ridge & Saddle Butte Quads
Crooked Creek Trail #3100
Trail Beginning: Indian Corral Area - 5600' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha River - 2000' elevation
Access: 1) From Highway 12 east of Dayton, WA, turn
south on the Tucannon River Road. Follow road for 45 miles to where road
Y's. Take Road #4713 for 3 miles to the Panjab Trailhead. Follow Panjab
Trail #3127 5 miles to Indian Corral.
2) From Troy, OR, take the Wenaha River Trail #3106 for 6 miles to Crooked
Creek.
3) From Troy, OR, follow sign routing to Pomeroy, WA. Once started up
main mountain road, take first road to the left, Road #4039. Follow road
around to Three Forks Trailhead. Follow Three Forks Trail #3133 for 3
miles to Crooked Creek.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: Crooked Creek Trail is maintained for foot and horse traffic only since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail makes a gradual descend from Indian Corral to the Wenaha River following along first Trout Creek, then Third Creek, and finally Crooked Creek.
Attractions & Considerations: For those who have the time, this is a terrific trail to travel. It follows along 3 different creeks, thus the fishing opportunities are tremendous. There are many places available for camping along the route with an abundant supply of water for stock. Since the trail is only accessible by other trails, it allows seclusion to the traveler. Panjab Trailhead has stock facilities, including feed mangers, loading docks, hitch rails, and an outhouse, available for use, along with ample parking. The trailhead at Troy does not have any facilities and the parking is very limited. Three Forks Trailhead has ample parking, an outhouse, and water in early summer.
Length: 17.4 miles
Elevation Variance: 5600’ - 2000’
Recommended Season: June 15-Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Eden, OR; Diamond Peak, WA; Oregon Butte,
WA; & Panjab Creek, WA
Cross Canyon Trail #3242
Trail Beginning: Cross Canyon Trailhead - 4300' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha River - 2400' elevation
Access: From Troy, Oregon, take Forest Service Road #62 to the west. Five miles past Long Meadows Guard Station, turn right on Road #6217 for a couple of miles to the trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is open to foot and horse traffic only, since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail begins at Cross Canyon Trailhead and descends gradually with switchbacks to the Wenaha River. The trail is rocky in areas.
Attractions & Considerations: The trailhead has ample parking available. This trail offers spectacular views of the Wenaha River; however, the lower section of this trail may have rattlesnakes so be extremely careful. It is an access route to the Wenaha River area. Many camping and fishing opportunities are available for the user. The Wenaha River must be crossed to access other trails.
Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Variance: 4300’ - 2400’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Elbow Creek
East Butte Trail #3112
Trail Beginning: Teepee Trailhead - 5600' elevation
Trail Ending: King Creek and East Fork of Butte Creek - 3600' elevation
Access: From Dayton, WA, take 4th street south off Highway 12 for about 4 blocks. Turn east onto the Eckler Mountain Road (also the road to the city cemetery). Follow road about 15 miles. Where there is a stone monument at a Y in the road, turn right on to Kendall Skyline Road #46 for 12 miles to Godman Guard Station. Turn left below Godman on to Road #4608. Take all main right turns for 5 miles to Teepee Trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse traffic only. This is because it lies within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail drops steeply off the southwest direction from the Teepee Trailhead on the down ridge side. The first mile of the trail is steep with many switchbacks and large rock outcroppings. The trail then follows along East Fork of Butte Creek, and on to Twin Buttes. Or head up the West Fork of Butte Creek to the Godman area.
Attractions & Considerations: The view off of Teepee Trailhead is overwhelming toward the southwest. A stock trough at the trailhead is located about 40 yards north down the hill, but 1½ miles down the road is Moolack Springs, one of the coldest springs on the District. East Butte Trail is steep and rocky at the beginning. This trail is lightly used, so it offers seclusion to camping and fishing opportunities into King Creek and East Butte.
Length: 6 miles
Elevation Variance: 5600’ – 3600’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: Most Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Oregon Butte
Elk Flat Trail #3241
Trail Beginning: Elk Flat Trailhead - 4984' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha Forks - 2800' elevation
Access: 1) From Troy, Oregon, take Road #62 west for about 22 miles to trailhead. 2) From Tollgate, OR, follow Road # 64 for about 13 miles. Take road # 6413 for about 15 miles where it intersects with Road #62. Turn left along road #62 for 4 ¼ miles to Elk Flat.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse
traffic since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. From
Elk Flat Trailhead, the trail drops drastically for 1 1/2 miles to a flat,
which lasts 1/2 mile, and then descends 3 miles gradually to the Wenaha
Forks area on the Wenaha River.
Attractions & Considerations: There is a large area
available for parking at the trailhead with a spring fed small creek available
for watering stock. The trail is heavily laden with mosquitoes at the
trailhead and on past the flat section along the trail. Access to the
Wenaha River and to fishing opportunities are available off this trail.
There are many camping sites at the Wenaha Forks area. Views of the South
Fork of the Wenaha drainage are available on the lower sections of the
trail. The river must be crossed to access other trails.
Length: 5 miles
Elevation Variance: 4984’ – 2800’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More difficult
Grizzly Bear Trail #3103
Trail Beginning: Twin Buttes Trailhead - 5200' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha River - 2600' elevation
Access: From Dayton, WA, follow the Bluewood Ski Area signs along the Touchet River, which will enter the Forest boundary along Road #64. Follow Road #64 till it intersects with the Kendall Skyline Road #46. Turn left on Road #46 for five miles. Turn right on Road #300. Follow for 5 miles. Take first left into Twin Buttes Trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse traffic only because it is within the Wenaha - Tucannon Wilderness. The first five miles generally follows along a ridge and has a gentle slope with many areas readily accessible for camping. The last few miles drop in elevation to the Wenaha River.
Attractions & Considerations: This trail is a favorite among hunters because it leads across the Washington - Oregon border. It begins at the Twin Buttes Trailhead, which offers great accessibility. Its attractions include a parking area, bathroom, a spring, and a watering trough available for stock use.
Length: 7.5 miles
Elevation Variance: 5200’ – 2600’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Godman Spring, Oregon Butte, and Elbow
Creek Quads
Hogback and Road #44
Trail Beginning: Cloverland Road #43 - 4200' elevation
Trail Ending: Mount Misery Junction - 6200' elevation
Access: From Asotin, WA, take Asotin Creek Road leading west at the north entrance of Asotin. Then take road to Cloverland. Pass through Cloverland and enter Forest boundary. Park at Cloverland Sno-Park.
Restrictions: No wheeled traffic allowed on groomed
trail.
Sno-Park parking permit required.
Trail Log: These trails are well maintained (snow allowing) for snowmobilers, cross-country skiing, and other winter recreation. The trail is single width groomed and follows a gentle incline in elevation. Three miles from the Sno-Park, a trail junction allows the traveler to turn right and follow the Hogback Road around (Thus avoiding the open ridge route from Wenatchee Guard Station to Wickiup, which drifts terribly from snow blowing up out of the Menatchee drainage.) Four miles from the Sno-Park the trail junctions with the Anatone/Big Butte Road #4304.
Attractions & Considerations: This groomed snow trail offers the visitor panoramic views of the Menatchee drainage, the Wallowas in Oregon, and the Seven Devils in Idaho at the Big Butte/Wenatchee junction. Located at Misery is a snow shelter for use by snow recreationists to warm up at or rest. Further snow play is available along side roads and open ridge tops.
Length: 12 miles
Elevation Variance:
Recommended Season: Dec 1st - Mar 31st
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Harlow Ridge & Saddle Butte Quads
Hoodoo Trail #3244
Trail Beginning: Hoodoo Trailhead - 3400' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha River - 2100' elevation
Access: From Troy, Oregon, take Forest Service Road #62 to the west. ½ mile west of Long Meadows Guard Station, take Road #6214 to the right for about 3 ½ miles to trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse traffic only into the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This trail is characterized by many switchbacks, which aid the steady descent of elevation from Hoodoo to the Wenaha River.
Attractions & Considerations: Hoodoo Trail is an access route to the Wenaha River area where hiking and fishing opportunities abound. Viewpoints along the trail offer terrific sights of the Wenaha drainage. The trailhead offers little parking and there is not any water available for stock. The lower sections of the trail may have rattlesnakes, so caution is advised.
Length: 3.2 miles
Elevation Variance: 3400’ - 2100’
Recommended Season: June 15-Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Eden, OR
Iron Springs Road #42
Trail Beginning: Iron Springs - 4480' elevation
Trail Ending: Brushy Ridge Junction - 5460' elevation
Access: From Clarkston, WA, take County Road #128 South to Peola, WA. Take first left on to Ruchert Road, then first left on to Iron Springs Road #42.
Restrictions: Open to wheeled vehicles.
Trail Log: Trail generally follows a gradual climb with some dips from the Forest boundary to Brushy Ridge on the Iron Springs Road. The longest consistent hill climb is from the Big Springs Campground turn off heading toward Brushy Ridge.
Attractions & Considerations: This road is left ungroomed and opened to the 4x4 wheeled community for snow play on designated Forest roads from the Forest boundary to Brushy Ridge on the Iron Springs Road #42.
Length: 6 ½ miles
Elevation Variance: 4480’ - 5460’
Recommended Season: Dec 1st - Mar 31st
Use: Light
Difficulty: Most difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Stentz Spring; Rose Spring; and Peola
Jelly Springs Trail #3110
Trail Beginning: Diamond Peak, off Mt. Misery Trail #3113 – 6200’ elevation
Trail Ending: Tucannon River – 4100’ elevation
Access: Take County Road #128 from Pomeroy, WA for approximately 10 miles. Where the road Y’s, continue straight on Mountain Road #40 and enter the Forest Boundary. Continue on Road #40 for 17 miles to Mt. Misery, turn onto Road #4030 and continue approximately 5 miles to Diamond Trailhead. From Diamond Trailhead, follow Mt. Misery Trail #3113 for 1 ½ miles to Diamond Peak. Jelly Springs Trail takes off to the right.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes.
Trail Log: Jelly Springs Trail descends from Diamond Peak to the Tucannon River. The trail is well maintained, but is characterized by an 8% grade. The trail travels through a dense timber stand.
Attractions & Considerations: This trail is maintained for foot and horse traffic since it lies within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. This trail is an access route to the upper portions of the Tucannon drainage. The top portion of the trail is in the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, which is closed to all motorized equipment. The trail is marked with a sign when it enters the Wilderness. The lower section of the trail is accessible for motorcycles if they enter from the Tucannon or along Bear Creek. The trail offers many camping opportunities and water is accessible for stock.
Length: 4.5 miles
Elevation Variance: 6200’ - 4100’
USGS Quad Map(s): Stentz Springs, Diamond Peak
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
Meadow Creek Trail #3123
Trail Beginning: Meadow Creek - 3800' elevation
Trail Ending: Road #4608 - 5400' elevation
Access: From U.S. Highway 12, west of Dayton, WA, turn south on to the Tucannon River Road. Follow the Tucannon for approximately 32 miles to where road Y's at the confluence of the Panjab Creek to the Tucannon. Stay right on Road #4713 for 4 1/4 miles to end of road.
Restrictions: Open to ATV’s, motorcycles, bikes,
foot, and horseback.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for ATV, motorbikes, mountain bikes, foot, and horse user groups. The trail follows along Meadow Creek for 3 miles before it climbs in elevation to the Godman area.
Attractions & Considerations: This is one of the first trails opened in the spring for travel, but is extremely wet and muddy. There are a few nice spots for camping along the trail. It does link together the Panjab and Godman areas. Since this trail is used by a variety of user groups, caution is recommended while traveling.
Length: 6.1 miles
Elevation Variance: 3800’ - 5400’
Recommended Season: June 1-Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Panjab Creek; Godman Spring; & Eckler
Mtn.
Melton Creek Trail #3124
Trail Beginning: Diamond Spring - 6200' elevation
Trail Ending: Crooked Creek - 2400' elevation
Access: Take County Road #128 from Pomeroy, WA. Where road Y's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on to Mountain Road #40. Enter Forest Boundary. Continue on Road #40 for 17 miles. Turn right on Road #4030. Follow road for 5 miles to Diamond trailhead. Follow Mt. Misery Trail #3113 for 1½ miles to Diamond Spring. Melton Creek Trail takes off to the left.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horseback traffic only since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The first portions of the trail descends steeply from Diamond into Chaparral Basin (about 3.5 miles) over a rocky trail tread. Then it descends more gradual once it starts following along Melton Creek.
Attractions & Considerations: Melton Creek is lightly traveled, thus peace and seclusion is an almost guarantee. The view from the trail is terrific and offers photographic opportunities. The upper segment of the trail has panoramic view of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The lower segment of the trail is in a rugged picturesque canyon with views of the creek and rimrocked canyon walls. There are a few places available for camping along the trail with water available for stock.
Diamond Trailhead does not have any facilities for user groups. Parking is limited at the trailhead. This is one of the first hit areas on the District by winter snow falls, thus it is hazardous to get out of the trailhead when there is a snow cover.
Length: 9.7 miles
Elevation Variance: 6200’ - 2400’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Diamond Peak
Mountain Road #40
Trail Beginning: Forest Boundary on Mountain Road #40 - 4470' elevation
Trail Ending: Mount Misery - 6200' elevation
Access: From Pomeroy, WA, take County Road #128. Where road Y's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on to Mountain Road to for 5 miles to the Forest boundary. Continue for another 1½ miles to Rose Springs Sno-Park.
Restrictions: No wheeled traffic allowed on groomed
trail.
Sno-park parking permit required.
Trail Log: The groomed section along Mountain Road #40 is well maintained for snowmobiles, cross-country skiers, and other snow enthusiasts. The trail is characterized by a double groom width for easier passage, well marked trail signs along the route, and generally follows along at a gentle incline from the Boundary to Mount Misery. The trail does narrow on the bypass behind Sunset Point.
Attractions & Considerations: This trail is popular with snowmobilers and cross-country skiers. Since there are a variety of user groups that use the groomed trail, it is requested that caution and consideration be used while enjoying the trail.
There is ample parking at Rose Springs Sno-Park and the Boundary for trailers. The groomed trail along the Mountain Road offers an access route to the middle section of the District with many opportunities for the users to break off on to side roads or open areas for snow play. At Misery Junction, there is a snow shelter available for use by Forest visitors at Teal Campground and Mount Misery Junction.
Length: 17 miles
Elevation Variance: 4470’ - 6200’
Recommended Season: Dec. 1st - Mar 31st
Use: Heavy
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Rose Springs; Stentz Springs; Pinkham;
& Saddle Butte
Mt. Misery Trail #3113
Trail Beginning: Diamond Trailhead - 6000' elevation
Trail Ending: Teepee Trailhead - 5400' elevation
Access: 1) Diamond Trailhead: From Pomeroy, WA, take
15th street south from State Highway 12. Where road T's - approximately
10 miles - continue straight on to Mountain Road #40. Drive 5 miles to
enter Forest boundary. Continue on Road #40 for 17 miles. Turn right on
Road #4030. Follow road for 5 miles to trailhead.
2) Teepee Trailhead: From Dayton, WA, take 4th street south off Highway
12 for about 4 blocks. Turn east onto the Eckler Mountain Road (also the
road to the city cemetery). Follow road about 15 miles. Where there is
a stone monument at a Y in the road, turn right on to Kendall Skyline
Road #46 for 12 miles to Godman Guard Station. Turn left on Road #4608.
Follow road for 7 miles, taking all rights.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or
mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Attractions & Considerations: The trail is a well maintained easily traveled ridge top trail with many view points. Right from either trailhead, a beautiful view allows the visitor to say, "It was worth making the trip!" Along the trail, there are many more opportunities to enjoy the view of the Wenaha - Tucannon Wilderness from Horse Ridge over to Oregon Butte. While at Oregon Butte, make your way out to the Lookout and have a spectacular 360 degree view. There are many sites easily accessible for camping with springs near by for watering stock along the way. Hunters should be aware that this is one of the first snow hit areas on the District and it is hazardous to get out of the trailhead at this time of the year.
Length: 16 miles
Elevation Variance: 5400' to 6401'
Recommended Season: June 15-Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Diamond Peak, WA; Stentz Spring, WA;
Panjab Creek, WA.
North Fork of Asotin Creek Trail #3125
Trail Beginning: North Fork of the Asotin Creek - 2400' elevation
Trail Ending: Pinkham Butte - 4600' elevation
Access: From Asotin, WA, head south along Asotin Creek. Take first 2 rights. Then travel ¾ mile and turn left into parking area. The next 5 miles of road is on Department of Wildlife and is closed to vehicle traffic. Trail begins at Forest boundary.
Restrictions: Elk winter and calving range. No motorized
travel until July 1st.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for motorcycle, mountain bike, foot, and horse user groups. The trail follows along the North Fork of the Asotin Creek for 7 miles before it climbs in elevation to the Pinkham Butte Area.
Attractions & Considerations: The last five miles leading into this trail is narrow and bumpy. This trail is one of the first trails open in the spring, but is closed to motor traffic April 1st to June 30th. This is due to elk calving taking place in that area. All users should be aware of and show respect to other types of user groups. This trail is quite popular with the mountain bike community. There are many camping areas along this trail.
Length: 11 miles
Elevation Variance: 2400’ - 4600’
Recommended Season: April 1st - Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Pinkham Butte; Harlow Ridge
Oregon Butte Trail #3134
Trail Beginning: Teepee Trailhead – 5400’ elevation
Trail Ending: Oregon Butte – 6387’ elevation
Access: Take the Eckler Mountain Road from Dayton, WA. Follow the road for approximately 15 miles. There is a stone monument at a “Y” in the road marking the Kendall Skyline Road, turn right onto Kendall Skyline Road #46 and follow it for 12 miles toward the Godman Guard Station. Just below the Guard Station, turn left on Forest Service Road #4608. Take all main right turns for 5 miles to the Teepee Trailhead.
Restrictions: Open to foot and horseback only. No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse use only, since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Within its three mile length, this trail climbs and descends across a ridge and through a saddle toward Oregon Butte. From the log water trough, the trail climbs for ½ mile, winding up at the Oregon Butte Lookout. Oregon Butte area is heavily traveled during hunting seasons. Hunters should be aware that this is one of the first areas hit by snow on the District and it is hazardous to get out of the trailhead when the snow arrives.
Attractions & Considerations: This trail gives access to Oregon Butte, offering a breath taking view of almost 360° radius of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, as well as access to a large portion in the middle of the Wilderness. Travelers are greeted with a beautiful view at Teepee trailhead, and as they travel further along the ridge top, more scenic views await them. One of the attractions is a large, spring fed, log watering trough below Oregon Butte.
Length: 3 miles
Elevation Variance: 5400’ – 6387’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Oregon Butte
Packer's Trail #3126
Trail Beginning: Crooked Creek - 2200' elevation
Trail Ending: Smooth Ridge (Moore Flat) - 4800' elevation
Access: #1 This route is not recommended for trailers or horse trailers. Take County Road #128 from Pomeroy, WA. Where road Y's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on Mountain Road #40. Follow Road #40 for 35 miles. Take first main right coming down off the mountain Road #4-39. Follow road until it comes to a large pole corral. This is Three Forks Trailhead. From trailhead, follow Three Forks Trail #3133 three miles to Crooked Creek. Turn up creek for 1/2 mile. Take trail to the left, crossing the creek, and start up Packer's Trail. #2 From Troy, OR, follow signs to Pomeroy, WA. Once started up main mountain road, take first left - Road #4039. Follow road around to Three Forks Trailhead. From trailhead, follow Three Forks Trail #3133 three miles to Crooked Creek. Turn up creek for 1/2 mile. Take trail to the left, crossing the creek, and start up Packer's Trail.
Restrictions: Open to foot and horseback only. No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse traffic since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The first 3 miles of trail winds gradually with an occasional steep climb to Moore Flat. The trail then follows along the ridge the remaining 2.5 miles to where it intersects with Smooth Ridge Trail.
Attractions & Considerations: Packer's Trail offers excellent views of the Crooked Creek drainage from Three Forks to Horse Ridge to Oregon Butte. The view is of rugged country and can be quite breathtaking. There are many places to camp along the ridge top with water available for stock. Three Forks Trailhead has ample parking.
Length: 5.5 miles
Elevation Variance: 2200’ – 4800’
Recommended Season: June 15-Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Diamond Peak
Panjab Trail #3127
Trail Beginning: Panjab Trailhead - 3240' elevation
Trail Ending: Indian Corral Area - 5600' elevation – Trails accessing the Wilderness.
Access: Twelve miles east of Dayton, WA, on Highway #12, turn south on the Tucannon River road. Follow the Tucannon for approximately 32 miles. At the confluence of Panjab Creek and the Tucannon, take Road #4713 for 3 miles to the trailhead.
Restrictions: Open to foot and horseback only. No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: Panjab Trail is a well-maintained trail open to only foot and horseback travel since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail follows a gentle incline along the Panjab Creek for the first 3 miles. The next two miles climb up to the Indian Corral area where the trail evens out on the ridge top.
Attractions & Considerations: The Panjab trail is a heavily used trail since it gives access to various other trails within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Trailhead facilities include loading docks, hitching rails, feed mangers, tables, and fire rings for visitors. Water is readily available for stock.
Length: 5.6 miles
Elevation Variance: 3240’ – 5600’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Heavy
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Panjab Creek, WA
Rattlesnake Trail #3129
Trail Beginning: Panjab Campground - 2900' elevation
Trail Ending: Indian Corral Area - 5700' elevation
Access: From Highway 12 between Pomeroy and Dayton, WA, turn south on the Tucannon River Road. Follow road for 32 miles to where road Y's. Take Road #4713 for 100 yards. Parking is available next to fish information board. Trail takes off across the creek so be prepared to get feet wet.
Restrictions: Open to foot and horseback only. No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out. No camping with stock at Panjab Campground. Stock facilities are available 3 miles up road #4713 at Panjab Trailhead.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse use only, since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail starts off in a wooded area and climbs steadily for a mile. The next 1 1/2 miles is steep and rocky with many switchbacks. Towards the top, the trail evens out and follows along the ridge top to the Indian Corral area.
Attractions & Considerations: The Rattlesnake Trail is a lightly used trail because of its steepness and dryness. Water is available for stock at the bottom and there are springs along the ridge top. A 13 mile loop may be made by hiking up Rattlesnake Trail to Indian Corral area, coming down the Panjab Trail #3127 to Panjab Trailhead, and traveling the main road 3 miles back to Panjab Campground.
Length: 5 miles
Elevation Variance: 2900’ – 5700’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Panjab Creek, WA
Sawtooth Trail #3256
Trail Beginning: Sawtooth Trailhead - 5650' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha River - 2800' elevation
Access: From Dayton, WA, follow the Bluewood Ski Area signs along the Touchet River, which will enter the Forest boundary along Road #64. Follow Road #64 until it intersects with the Kendall Skyline Road #46. Turn left on Road #46 for ½ mile. Turn right into the trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse use only, since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Sawtooth is maintained annually. The trail follows the Sawtooth Ridge and finally descends steep descent to the Wenaha River.
Attractions & Considerations: Sawtooth Trail offers seclusion into rugged areas of the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. Many opportunities for spectacular views await the traveler. Portions of the trail are steep and rocky, thus it is not one of the more traveled trails. The trailhead offers ample parking, but there are not any facilities or water available.
Length: 14 miles
Elevation Variance: 5650’ - 2800’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: Most Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Godman Spring; Wenaha Forks
Slick Ear Trail #3104
Trail Beginning: Slick Ear Trailhead - 5300' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha River - 2800' elevation
Access: From Dayton, WA, follow the Bluewood Ski Area signs along the Touchet River, which will enter the Forest boundary along Road #64. Follow Road #64 till it intersects with the Kendall Skyline Road #46. Turn left on Road #46 and travel for five miles. Turn right on Road #300. Follow for 5 miles. Take first left into Twin Buttes Trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse use only, since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The first mile of the trail winds along a ridge top. The trail then drops in elevation drastically for a half a mile. This part of the trail is steep with many switchbacks until the canyon bottom is reached. The trail then follows a gentle decline along Slick Ear Creek to the Wenaha River.
Attractions & Considerations: This trail is lightly used and offers access to the Wenaha River area. Parking is very limited at the trailhead. There are many wide areas with room for horse trailers ½ mile before the end of the road, or at Twin Buttes Trailhead 1 mile away. The view of the North Fork of the Wenaha drainage along Slick Ear Trail is spectacular from the top. Water is abundant for stock once the canyon bottom is reached.
Length: 5.2 miles
Elevation Variance: 5300’ - 2800’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Godman Spring, Wenaha Forks
Smooth Ridge Trail #3105
Trail Beginning: Oregon Butte - 6400' elevation
Trail Ending: Wenaha River (Fairview Bar) - 2200' elevation
Access: From Dayton, WA, take 4th street south off Highway 12 for about 4 blocks. Turn east onto the Eckler Mountain Road (also the road to the city cemetery). Follow road about 15 miles. Where there is a stone monument at a Y in the road, turn right on to Kendall Skyline Road #46. Travel for 12 miles to Godman Guard Station. Turn left below Godman onto Road #4608. Take all main right turns for 7 miles to Teepee Trailhead. From Teepee, follow the trail to Oregon Butte - about 3 miles. Smooth Trail takes off the east side of Oregon Butte to the south.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is maintained for foot and horse use only, since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail from Oregon Butte to McBain Spring is characterized by steep side slopes. Extreme caution is advised when meeting other users. The section of trail from McBain to Lodgepole Spring is easy to follow but it is rough. From Lodgepole to Twin Springs, the trail is more difficult to follow and travelers should use caution. From Twin Springs to the Wenaha breaks the trail is fairly easy to traverse. The trail drops in elevation from the breaks down to Fairview Bar on the Wenaha River. The majority of the trail follows along ridge tops until it makes it's final descent into the Wenaha.
Attractions & Considerations: Smooth Ridge is the most scenic trail in the Wenaha - Tucannon Wilderness. Views include the Crooked Fork drainage, the Seven Devils in Idaho, the Wallowas in Oregon, and the Wenaha drainage. There are many viewpoints along the trail where Butte Creek, Third Creek, and Trout Creek Canyons can be seen. From Oregon Butte, the Tucannon drainage and areas to the north are visible. There are numerous campsites along the trail at the springs. There are also many dry camps. Rattlesnakes may be encountered on the lower section of trail.
Length: 16.7 miles
Elevation Variance: 6400’ - 2200’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Oregon Butte; Eden; & Diamond Peak
Quad
Three Forks Trail #3133
Trail Beginning: Three Forks Trailhead - 3952' elevation
Trail Ending: Crooked Creek - 2200' elevation
Access: #1 This route is not recommended for vehicles pulling trailers. From Pomeroy, WA, take 15th street south from State Highway 12. Where road T's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on to Mountain Road #40. Follow Road #40 for 35 miles. Take first main right coming down off the mountain, Road #4039. Follow road to Three Forks Trailhead. #2. From Troy, Oregon, follow sign routing to Pomeroy, WA. Once started up main mountain road, take first left which is Road #4039. Follow road around to trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: Three Forks is an access trail to the Crooked Creek Canyon. The trail descends 1700' in 3 miles, but it is well graded with many switchbacks.
Attractions & Considerations: Three Forks Trail is one of the first trails that opens in the spring. Because of its low elevation and southern slopes, the trail dries out quickly and becomes very dusty, but Crooked Creek at the bottom of the trail awaits to cool down travelers. The view of the Crooked Creek Canyon and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness is breathtaking. The access roads to the trailhead are graveled. The trail is notorious for rattlesnakes, so caution is a necessity.
Length: 3.3 miles
Elevation Variance: 1600’ – 4700’
Recommended Season: May 15 – Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Diamond Peak, WA.
Tucannon Trail #3135
Trail Beginning: Tucannon Trailhead - 3400' elevation
Trail Ending: Bear Creek Trail - 4200' elevation
Access: Twelve miles east of Dayton, WA, on Highway 12, turn south on the Tucannon River Road. Follow the Tucannon for approximately 32 miles. Where the road Y's at the confluence of the Panjab Creek into the Tucannon, take Road #4712 to the left for 5 miles to the end of the road.
Restrictions: The first ¼ mile is Wilderness
- No Motorized Equipment.
Open to foot and horseback only. Mountain bikes may be used if they use
the bypass trail around the Wilderness boundary. Closed to use of motorbikes
and ATV’s.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This is a well-maintained trail with the beginning portions located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail follows for 4 miles at a gentle incline along the Tucannon River until it connects with Bear Creek Trail.
Attractions & Considerations: This trail is excellent
for beginner hikers. There are a few camping areas along the trail. There
is a small turnaround at the trailhead, so it is not recommended to take
horse trailers to the trailhead. There are many places available to turn
a trailer around a mile or more from the trailhead.
Length: 4.1 miles
Elevation Variance: 3400’ – 4200’
Recommended Season: June 1-Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: Easy/More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Stentz Spring Quad
Turkey Creek Trail #3136
Trail Beginning: Panjab Trailhead - 3240' elevation
Trail Ending: Teepee Trailhead - 5400' elevation
Access: Twelve miles east of Dayton, WA, on Highway 12, turn south on the Tucannon River Road. Follow the Tucannon for approximately 32 miles. Where the road Y's at the confluence of the Panjab Creek and the Tucannon, take Road #4713 to the right for 3 miles to the trailhead.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: The trail begins from the Panjab trail a mile and half from the Panjab Trailhead. After splitting from Panjab, this trail follows Turkey Creek to Teepee Trailhead. The trail has a gentle incline in slope.
Attractions & Considerations: Horse lovers and hikers love this trail. There is access to loading docks, horse feeders, and hitch rails at the Panjab Trailhead. An abundant water supply lays along side this trail for watering stock, and the trail follows the bottom of Turkey Creek, allowing a shady spot for summer rides. Because of its gentle incline, it is very popular with hikers because it gives access to the breathtaking views of the Teepee area.
Length: 4 miles
Elevation Variance: 3240’ - 5300’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Panjab Creek; Oregon Butte
Wenaha River Trail #3106
Trail Beginning: Troy, Oregon - 1600' elevation
Trail Ending: Timothy Springs - 4700' elevation
Access: The Wenaha River is accessible by a number of routes. The most popular are: #1. The Troy Trailhead: quickest access to the Wenaha. #2. HooDoo Trail: from Troy, OR take Forest Service Road #62 to the west. ½ mile west of Long Meadows Guard Station, take road #6213 to the right for about 3 ½ miles. #3. Cross Canyon Trail: from Troy, OR take Forest Service Road #62 to the west. Five miles past Long Meadows Guard Station, turn right on Road #6217 for a couple of miles to the trailhead. #4. Elk Flat Trail: from Troy, OR take Forest Service Road #62 for about 22 miles to the trailhead or from Tollgate, OR follow Road #64 for about 13 miles. Take road #6413 for about 15 miles where it intersects with Road #62 for 4 ½ miles to Elk Flat.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: The trail climbs from an elevation of 1600' at Troy to 4700' elevation at Timothy Springs. Maintenance is generally done early in the season. Temperatures are extremely high along the river during the hot weather. The trail follows along the Wenaha River. At the Wenaha Forks where Elk Flat Trail comes in, the main trail begins to climb steadily for 11 miles to Timothy Springs.
Attractions & Considerations: The primary attraction of the Wenaha is the rugged scenic beauty of the canyon. All the trails leading into the Wenaha have significant elevation changes, but offer great panoramic views of the Wenaha drainage. The Wenaha is a good fishing stream and offers seclusion because of its remoteness. There are numerous areas to camp on the bars along the river. Rattlesnakes are common along the trail.
Length: 31.3 miles
Elevation Variance: 1600’ – 4700’
Recommended Season: May 15-Oct 15
Use: Moderate
Difficulty: More difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Eden, OR.-WA; Elbow Creek, OR.-WA; Wenaha
Forks, OR
Wenatchee Trail #3137
Trail Beginning: 1/4 mile west of Wenatchee Guard Station - 5457' elevation
Trail Ending: West Fork of Wenatchee Creek - 2280' elevation
Access: #1. From Asotin, WA, take Asotin Creek Road leading west from the north entrance to Asotin. Then take road to Cloverland. Pass through Cloverland and enter Forest boundary on Road #43. Stay on this road. Go past Wenatchee Guard Station ¼ mile to trail beginning. #2. From Pomeroy, WA, take 15th street south from State Highway 12. Where road T's - approximately 10 miles - continue straight on to Mountain Road #40. Drive 5 miles to enter Forest boundary. Continue on Road #40 to Troy Junction (about 17 miles). Take Road #44 for 3 miles. Continue straight on to Road #43 for 2 ¾ miles. Trail takes off to the right.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: The beginning of the trail is located ¼ mile west of the Wenatchee Guard Station on Road #43. From this location, the trail drops off the south face of the ridge into the Menatchee drainage. The first three miles is very steep. The remaining 5 miles follow the creek.
Attractions & Considerations: There is plenty of parking area for horse trailers at the trailhead. This trail offers a beautiful view of the Menatchee drainage. From the top, one can see the snow covered Wallowa's to the south in Oregon, and to the east the Seven Devils in Idaho. Wenatchee Trail is very steep and rugged. Once to the floor bottom, Menatchee Creek offers abundant water for stock, and there are many areas available for camping.
Length: 8 miles
Elevation Variance: 5457’ - 2280’
Recommended Season: June 15-Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: Most Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Diamond Peak
West Butte Trail #3138
Trail Beginning: Godman Guard Station and Campground- 5600'elevation
Trail Ending: Butte Creek - 3200' elevation
Access: From Dayton, WA, take 4th street south off Highway 12 for about 4 blocks. Turn east onto the Eckler Mountain Road (also the road to the city cemetery). Follow road about 15 miles. Where there is a stone monument at a Y in the road, turn right on to Kendall Skyline Road #46 for 12 miles to Godman Guard Station.
Restrictions: Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes. Open to foot and horseback only. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Trail Log: This trail is an access route to Rainbow Creek and Butte Creek. West Butte Trail has many switchbacks and drops in elevation into Butte Creek. Once the traveler crosses Rainbow Creek, the trail evens out along the West Fork of Butte Creek. The trail ends at the junction with the East Butte Trail.
Attractions & Considerations: The trailhead for West Butte is located next to the barn at Godman Guard Station. This offers users accessibility to hitch rails, mangers, and a spring fed water trough for stock use. Also, the Godman Campground offers a group picnic shelter, tables, and fire stoves.
Length: 8 miles
Elevation Variance: 5600’ - 3200’
Recommended Season: June 15 - Oct 15
Use: Light
Difficulty: More Difficult
USGS Quad Maps: Godman Spring; Oregon Butte
USDA Forest Service - Umatilla National Forest
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