Contact Info
1415 West Rose
Walla Walla, WA 99863
- Phone:
- 509-522-6290
Basics
- Length:
- 3.5 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 3 - 4 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 2350 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 2350 feet to 4400 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2050 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- May to October
Description
Since this trail is located on the North Fork Umatilla Wilderness, it is open only to foot and horse traffic. If you start at the lower trailhead, you will need to follow the river for approximately 100 yards and cross the road to be at the trailhead. This trail climbs 2050 feet in 4 miles, passing through stands of timber and open areas hosting native grasses. The trail is lightly used and encounters with other recreationalists are rare. From this trail, you can access Grouse Mountain which offers dispersed camping. Parking is available at either trailhead. There is a horse-unloading ramp at the lower trailhead.
This trail is open to foot and horse traffic only. Wilderness rules apply.
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Basic Directions
1) Lower Trailhead: 33 miles east of Pendleton on Umatilla River Road, approximately 11 miles east of Gibbon, continue past the Bar-M Ranch to Corporation Guard Station, which will be on your right. The trailhead is located across the road, adjacent to the Umatilla River.
2) Upper Trailhead: From Highway 204 1 mile west of the Tollgate Chateau, turn south onto Forest Service Road #3715 (McDougall Camp Road) and continue for 2.5 miles. This road ends at the trailhead.
