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Recreation Region: Pomeroy Ranger District

Melton Creek Trail #3124

This trail begins at Diamond Spring on Mt. Misery Trail #3113 and ends at Crooked Creek Trail #3100 and is maintained for foot and horseback traffic only since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The first portions of the trail descend steeply from Diamond into Chaparral Basin (about 3.5 miles) over rocky trail tread. Then it descends more gradual once it starts following along Melton Creek.

From the Diamond Trailhead follow Mt. Misery Trail #3113 for 1.5 miles to Diamond Spring. Melton Creek Trail takes off to the left.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

3124

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

June - November

Wilderness restrictions apply Trail closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts.Weed-free feed is required for stock animals.

Pomeroy RD

Address: 71 West Main Street Pomeroy, WA 99347
Phone: (509) 843-1891
Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays) (Closed on federal holidays)
Office Email: sm.fs.umainquiries@usda.gov

Getting There

Directions

Access from Diamond Trailhead. Minimal parking. Bulletin board and trail signs are available.

Follow Mt. Misery Trail #3113 for 1.5 miles to Diamond Spring. Melton Creek Trail takes off to the left.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated August 21, 2025