Contact Info
71 West Main
Pomeroy, WA 99347
- Phone:
- 509-843-1891
Basics
- Length:
- 11 miles
- Difficulty:
- Difficult
- Time:
- 8 - 9 hours
- Trailhead Elevation:
- 2400 feet
- Elevation Range:
- 2400 feet to 4600 feet
- Elevation Change:
- 2200 feet
- Usage:
- Moderate
- Season:
- April to October
Basic Directions
From Asotin, WA, head south along Asotin Creek. Take first 2 rights. Then travel ¾ mile and turn left into parking area. The next 5 miles of road is on Department of Wildlife and is closed to vehicle traffic. Trail begins at Forest boundary.
Description
The last five miles leading into this trail is narrow and bumpy. This trail is one of the first trails open in the spring, but is closed to motor traffic April 1st to June 30th. This is due to elk calving taking place in that area. All users should be aware of and show respect to other types of user groups. This trail is quite popular with the mountain bike community. There are many camping areas along this trail.
Elk winter and calving range. No motorized travel until July 1st.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
This trail is maintained for motorcycle, mountain bike, foot, and horse user groups. The trail follows along the North Fork of the Asotin Creek for 7 miles before it climbs in elevation to the Pinkham Butte Area.
