Monthly Archives: September 2017

SHEDROOF LOOP Hikers can combine trails in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness of Washington and proposed wilderness additions in Idaho to make a rugged loop. The problem is, that two of the trails connecting the Shedroof Divide have been poorly maintained in … Continue reading →

SHEDROOF DIVIDE TRAIL #512 This is an up-and-down ridge along the Shedroof Divide in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness in the Washington Selkirks. It borders the west side of the Upper Priest River Drainage. Water is scarce especially from late July through … Continue reading →

HALL MOUNTAIN   6,323 ft Hall Mountain looms unobtrusively over the clear waters of Sullivan Lake. The mountain is home to one of Washington’s most famous herds of mountain sheep. They are prolific and some are frequently relocated. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Difficulty: B1 … Continue reading →

GRASSY TOP MOUNTAIN    (6,253 ft.) This is an excellent ridge-running walk for good views of the Idaho Selkirks, the Priest Lake area and portions of the Salmo-Priest Wilderness.  ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Difficulty: A1 Elevation gain: 1,000 ft. Key elevations: High point: 6,375 ft. … Continue reading →

CROWELL RIDGE This is a scenic, mostly treeless ridge hike in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness. It is the best ridge hike in the Washington Selkirk. After a not-too-steep 4.8km, this offers continuous scenery at a nearly constant elevation. Going overnight involves about … Continue reading →

SULLIVAN LAKE This is an easy hike beginning at a well-developed campground. The trail winds from cool, shaded creek crossings to open scree slopes along the shore of Sullivan Lake. Difficulty: A1 Elevation gain: 320 ft. Key elevations: High point … Continue reading →

SPRINGBOARD TRAIL   This is a pleasant day hike designed for campers and picnickers visiting the chain of lakes along the Little Pend Oreille River. The trail is easy, with only a few switchbacks, and leads to a nice view of … Continue reading →

SHERLOCK PEAK   6,365 ft. This is a short but steep hike to a scenic viewpoint on top of Sherlock Peak overlooking both the Columbia and Pend Oreille River drainages. Summit baggers could extend this hike to include a cross-country walk … Continue reading →

AMBERCROMBIE MOUNTAIN 7,308 ft. Ambercrombie and its neighbour, Sherlock Peak, are the two prominent high points between the Columbia River on the west and the Pend Oreille River on the east. Hikers who reach their summits enjoy panoramic views of … Continue reading →

WASHINGTON STATE • Ambercrombie Mt. • Sherlock Pk. • Springboard Trail • Sullivan Lake • Crowell Ridge • Grassy Top Mt. • Hall Mountain • Shedroof Divide Tr. • Shedroof Loop IDAHO STATE – Selkirk Crest • Salmo Loop, Snowy … Continue reading →