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4-11-12 Biked South Boulder on Wednesday to Taylor Ridge trail. Snow off and on on the road. Trail clear of snow as far as I went. One big and several small trees down.
3-20-12 The snow is clear now for a good hike on Douglas Mtn. Start at the gate across from the Douglas Falls Park. Follow the faint trail or just go cross country when you get to the open south facing slopes.
11-12-11 Remember sno park permits for Sherman Pass or Boulder (Deer Creek) parking lots. The web site said they are available Nov. 1 for $40 online or $41 from retail outlets or $20 for the day. Required for the season. It didn’t say when that started but it may be when there is enough snow. That should be soon. I know several people who have gotten tickets and I think they were about $128. Will check Boulder soon. Let us know if you have been up to snow anywhere.
October 22, 2011 at 9:38 am |
It’s getting to be a little late for hiking and biking, raining right now. But if you are interested in trail maps, we have begun posting them on my website. http://www.mapmet.com/Trails.aspx
They are still rough with no access, background or historical information, but they have been tested and are all printable. Feedback is welcome. This is part of a trail mapping project for all of the Colville National Forest and public lands in Northeast Washington.
May 7, 2010 at 2:38 pm |
Thank you for this site. I am excited about learning about the various trails in the area.
I thought No Frog Pond sounded interesting and my wife and I drove up there today (5/7/10) to find the trailhead. We drove the 3+ miles up South Forks road but couldn’t find the unmarked side road. We found the green gate and backtracked. I finally found what I think is the road but there is a giant pile of brush and dirt piled in front of it. They are logging right in that area and it looks like they have blocked all of the little roads up in there, maybe to stop people from scavenging firewood.
****(reply) Go though the green gate. This is a Forest Service road, but it goes through private property for a ways.
April 16, 2010 at 10:31 pm |
Salmo Priest Wilderness Backpacking. This describes a loop trip taken a few years ago. Approximately 17-18 miles. (Check full report under Salmo Priest)
March 27, 2010 at 5:47 am |
Hey Bill, here are some thoughts on the Mill Butte Trail. The Mill Butte Trail on the LPO Refuge is an excellent low elevation moderate length hiking trail close to town. I haven’t measured it but suspect it to be 3 1/2 to 4 miles in length. It starts opposite the LPO headquarters across the road. This is Bear Creek Road. There is a small sign for it. If you don’t see it right away hike up the road a 100 feet or so and it will be on your right. It is closed for mountain bikes but ok for horses. The terrain is moderate and rolling and not too steep. ******** Select Mill Butte Trail for the rest of the story. Thanks Jim. *****************
March 3, 2010 at 9:17 pm |
This Monday I attended a local trail meeting at the Kettle Falls Historic Center. The four trail groups that made presentations represented; the Republic-Danville railtrail, developed and developing trails in Grand Forks, B.C. (a proviance that promotes and supports trail development), the possible Kettle-River railtrail, and the Colville-Kettle trail. It was very inspiring to see these projects linked together
on one big map. The beauty and magnitude of such a trail system in our backyard, made your head spin. This would be the first international railtrail in the country! The possiblities are endless! (if only our local and state leaders had such vision)
I urge you to support these efforts in any way you can; celebrate each small step and DREAM big!!!!!