Contact Info
71 West Main
Pomeroy, WA 99347
- Phone:
- 509-843-1891
Basics
- Length:
- 9.7 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 7 - 8 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 2400 feet to 6200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -3800 feet
- Usage:
- Light
- Season:
- June 15 to October 15
Description
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.
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 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.
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Basic Directions
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.
