Recreation Region: Republic Ranger District

Kettle Crest North National Recreation #13

A popular 30.2-mile trail for backpacking, hiking, and horseback riding. Grassy meadows, summer wildflowers, more difficult back country skiing, high peaks and impressive views. This trail is part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail.

This is the main trail along the backbone of the Kettle Range. Many trails access it along the route including:

Columbia Mountain Loop Trail #24
Jungle Hill Trail #16
Lambert Trail #47
Leona Trail #49
Long Alec Trail #43.1
Marcus Trail #8
Midnight Ridge Trail #41
Old Stage Trail #1
Old Stage Trail #75
Profanity Peak Trail #32
Sherman Trail #12
Sherman Trail #82
Stick Pin Trail #71
Taylor Ridge Trail #74
Wapaloosie Mountain Trail #15

Many options exist for linking trails for a variety of routes and challenges.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#13N

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

Elevation: 5,600 ft.

Washington State Sno-Park Permit required Dec. 1 to March 31. No passses required outside that time.

No potable water.

Closed to motorized use.

Address: 650 East Delaware Ave. Republic, WA 99166
Phone: (509) 775-7400
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)