THIRTEENMILE CANYON TRAIL #23
EVENT TYPE: Day hiking, backpacking, equestrian and mountain biking
DISTANCE: 9+ mileS RT
ELEVATION: 1700 verts
DIFFICULTY: moderate
MAPS: Colville National Forest, Thirteenmile Creek, and Bear Mountain topos
GPS: Trailhead 48°28’54” N 118°43’37” W
REPUBLIC RANGER DISTRICT: 509.775.7400
FERRY COUNTY SHERIFF: 509.775.3132
DISTANCE: 9+ mileS RT
ELEVATION: 1700 verts
DIFFICULTY: moderate
MAPS: Colville National Forest, Thirteenmile Creek, and Bear Mountain topos
GPS: Trailhead 48°28’54” N 118°43’37” W
REPUBLIC RANGER DISTRICT: 509.775.7400
FERRY COUNTY SHERIFF: 509.775.3132
DESCRIPTION:
Right from the trailhead, this trail skirts towering cliffs on their west side. Be aware, in the heat of the summer, this trail can be a scorcher. Fortunately, along the trail are ancient Ponderosas and other trees to offer some shade. In the spring, wildflowers blanket this area. But, BE AWARE, rattlesnakes and wood ticks are prevalent. The higher up the trail you get, the forest offers some shade. At just less then 2 miles, is an overlook to observe the canyon you just climbed out of. After about three miles the terrain becomes open steppes, and eventually flattens out some. There is a small wetland and the ruins of an old sheep herders camp. The area is part of a nearly 13,000 acre Thirteenmile Roadless Area.
Some of the ancient Ponderosa trees are the largest in Washington.
BE SURE TO CALL AND FIND OUT IF THE FERRY IS RUNNING DURING FIRE SEASON AND HIGH WINDS
Some of the ancient Ponderosa trees are the largest in Washington.
BE SURE TO CALL AND FIND OUT IF THE FERRY IS RUNNING DURING FIRE SEASON AND HIGH WINDS
DIRECTIONS:
Drive Hwy 2 east to Wilbur. At Wilbur turn right (north) onto S.R 21 for 56 miles to the trailhead.
Along the Sanpoil River, watch for the Rattlesnake Gulch. The Thirteenmile trailhead is a little over 1 mile, on a wide left turn.
Along the Sanpoil River, watch for the Rattlesnake Gulch. The Thirteenmile trailhead is a little over 1 mile, on a wide left turn.
COOL THINGS CLOSE BY:
Bear Mountain, Cougar Mountain, Curlew Lake State Park, Sherman Peak, Columbia Mountain, Thirteenmile Mountain, and the Colville Indian Reservation
HAZARDS:
BE AWARE, TICKS AND RATTLESNAKES are a part of life up here. Wear light colored pants so you and your hiking partners can spot them. You might rubber band your pant cuffs around your boots.
Rattlesnakes come out in the morning to sun themselves and get warm. Watch for them on the west to south to east sides of rocks. If you step over rocks, know that your landing spot for your foot, isn’t on or near a sunning snake.
If you like hiking in the Steppes and in the Scablands, there are lower leg shields to prevent snake bites.
Rattlesnakes come out in the morning to sun themselves and get warm. Watch for them on the west to south to east sides of rocks. If you step over rocks, know that your landing spot for your foot, isn’t on or near a sunning snake.
If you like hiking in the Steppes and in the Scablands, there are lower leg shields to prevent snake bites.
R & P:
NA
PHOTO GALLERY
ITS ALWAY FUN TO RIDE THE KELLER FERRY.
ABOUT 50 MILES NORTH OF WILBUR,
IS THE KELLER FERRY ACROSS THE COLUMBIA RIVER
WENDY & KEN PAUSING ALONG TRAIL #13'S CLIFFS NEAR THE SANPOIL RIVER
THE CLIFFS ALONG TRAIL #13
THE HIKING CREW HAVING LUNCH IN THE TALL GRASS.
WENDY & KEN HEADING BACK TO THE CARS
