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Recreation Region: Republic Ranger District

Old Stage #1

A remaining segment of the first state highway in Washington, this trail is the only wagon trail in the forest trail system. This trail connects with Kettle Crest North National Recreation Trail #13. Can be made into a loop route with Midnight Ridge Trail #41 or cross over the ridge and come down to Albian Hill Road. This is a moderate 5.6-mile one-way trail.

Elevation: 6,050 ft.

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

#1

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

USGS Map: Cooke Mountain

Year-round.

No potable water.

Closed to motorized use.

Republic Ranger Station

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)

Getting There

Directions

Use Old Stage Trailhead.

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Last updated September 4, 2025