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This trail runs along the north side of North Asotin Creek with sighting of big horn sheep possible.


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10.9

Miles

17.5

KM

Point to Point

3,488' 1,063 m

High

1,965' 599 m

Low

1,597' 487 m

Up

73' 22 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

11%

Max Grade (6°)

Dogs Off-leash

Features Birding · Fall Colors · River/Creek · Wildflowers · Wildlife

No hiking permits are required but the Washington Discovery Pass is required in the trailhead parking area.

Description

The trailhead is on the left 15 miles from Asotin on Asotin Creek Road. From October to April a Forest Service gate will be closed on Asotin Creek Road .3 miles from the trailhead. Park near this gate in the winter.

From the parking area (Where a Discovery Pass will be required) the trail starts behind the steel gate and immediately crosses Lick Creek. The first half mile is a doubletrack along the side of a field and then you enter a fine dual and singletrack that takes you along Asotin Creek for ten miles. Take the time to enjoy the creek views and look closely for the mountain sheep on the cliffs above. The trail climbs higher above the creek and narrows in spots.

At about mile nine you'll find a pretty spring emerging from the wall right on the trail. This is will be running in the spring but may not have water in July and August. The Asotin Creek Trail ends at ten miles and starts up hill on to South Pinkham Trail. The trail is an easy 1250 ft. elevation gain in the ten miles.

Flora & Fauna

Spring on this loop brings a great show of wildflowers. Bighorn Mountain Sheep are often seen sunning themselves above Asotin Creek, but you will have to stop and look closely. They really blend into the rocks. If you are on a long, hard hike, leave the camera at home. If not, charge your batteries. There are a lot of photo-ops to slow you down.

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Shared By:

Larry Haws

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Asotin Creek Trail
Jan 15, 2021 near Asotin, WA
Asotin Creek Trail
Jan 15, 2021 near Asotin, WA
Asotin Creek Trail
Jan 15, 2021 near Asotin, WA
Asotin Creek Trail
Jan 15, 2021 near Asotin, WA
The spring about eight miles up Asotin Creek Trail.
Feb 11, 2016 near Asotin, WA
Asotin Creek Trail turns to great singletrack about two miles from the trailhead.
Feb 11, 2016 near Asotin, WA

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