Contact Info
71 West Main
Pomeroy, WA 99347
- Phone:
- 509-843-1891
Basics
- Length:
- 7.3 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 5 - 6 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 6200 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 3400 feet to 6200 feet
- Elevation Change:
- -2800 feet
- Usage:
- Light
Description
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.
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 parking permit required.
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.
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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 10 more miles. Turn right at the Bear Creek Trail Sign. Trail starts 1/4 mile in from main road.
