Contact Info
19255 W Portage River South Rd
Pomeroy, WA 99347
- Phone:
- 509-843-1891
Basics
- Length:
- 7.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 5 - 6 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 5200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 2600 feet to 5200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -2600 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- June 15 to October 15
Description
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.
Wilderness - No motorized equipment or mountain bikes.
Open to foot and horseback only.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out
Trail parking permit required
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.
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Basic Directions
From Dayton, WA, follow the Bluewood Ski Area signs along the Touchet River, which will enter the Forest boundary along Road No. 64. Follow Road No. 64 till it intersects with the Kendall Skyline Road No. 46. Turn left on Road No. 46 for five miles. Turn right on Road No. 300. Follow for 5 miles. Take first left into Twin Buttes Trailhead.
