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| Tucannon Trail |
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Length:
4.1 Miles
Ending Elevation:
4,200 Feet
USGS Map:
Stentz Spring
Usage:
Moderate
Beginning Elevation:
3,400 Feet
Elevation Gain:
800 Feet
Difficulty:
Easy to More Difficult
Trail Number:
3,135
Reservation:
No
Season:
June - Mid-October
From Dayton, WA, Twelve miles east of Dayton on Highway 12, turn south on the Tucannon River Road. Follow the Tucannon for approximately 45 miles. Where the road Y's at the confluence of the Panjab Creek into the Tucannon, take Road #4712 to the left for 5 miles to the end of the road.
Location Information
This is a well maintained trail with the beginning portions located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The trail follows for 5 miles at a gentle incline along the Tucannon River until it meets Bear Creek Trail.
The trailhead is a small turnaround at the end of Road #4712, thus it is not recommended to take horse trailers to the trailhead. There are many places available to turn a trailer around a mile or more from the end of the road.This trail has various uses. It is an excellent trail for hiking, especially for those out for a days pleasure walk. It is also a good access route for fishermen to the upper section of the Tucannon River with many camping areas available to everyone along the trail. This trail is one of the more easily accessible trails to the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness.
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