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Mountain Road - No. 40

Contact Info
Umatilla National Forest
71 West Main
Pomeroy, WA 99347

Phone:
509-843-1891
Basics
Length:
17 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
9 - 11 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4470 feet
Elevation Range:
4470 feet to 6200 feet
Elevation Change:
1730 feet
Usage:
Heavy
Season:
December to March

Description

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.

No wheeled traffic allowed on groomed trail.

Sno-park parking permit required.

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.

Details

Length:
17 miles
Difficulty:
Difficult
Time:
9 - 11 hours
Trailhead Elevation:
4470
Elevation Range:
4470 feet to 6200
Elevation Change:
1730
Usage:
Heavy
Season:
December to March
Useful Map(s):
USGS: Rose Springs; Stentz Springs; Pinkham; & Saddle Butte

Map + Directions

Basic Directions

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.


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