The first 1.2 miles of the trail follows an old logging road. High water at Sullivan Creek crossing prior to mid-July. Trail connects to Shedroof Divide Trail #512 and Thunder Creek Trail #526 to create a 14-mile loop trail system. No motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed within the Wilderness area.
At a Glance
Fees
No
Open Season:
Summer
Usage:
Medium
Closest Towns:
Metaline Falls, WA
Water:
Not available. Surface water should be treated.
General Information
Directions:
From the junction of County Road 9345 (Sullivan Lake) and
Forest Road 22 (Sullivan Creek), turn east and drive 5.9 miles to the junction of Forest Road 2022000 (Upper Sullivan Creek). Follow 2022000 for 6.5 miles to the trailhead.
From Sullivan Lake follow Forest Service roads 22 and 2220. Trailhead is just beyond Gypsy Meadows.
See Sullivan Lake Trail Guide or contact Sullivan Lake Ranger District for campsites.
Horse Riding
Looped trail systems are popular with horse enthusiasts.
Nature Viewing
SHOW
Viewing Wildlife
Variety of wildlife ranging from common whitetail deer to endangered woodland caribou and threatened grizzly bear. Other species of interest are bighorn sheep moose, elk, mountain lion, black bear, gray wolf, bald eagle and other bird species.
Viewing Plants
Deep valleys contain Cedar-Hemlock forests while high ridges also offers Alpine Fir, Whitebark Pine and other alpine plants.
Viewing Scenery
Spectacular views of the Salmo-Priest Wilderness, Selkirk Mountains in both the United States and Canada. Salmo Mountain Lookout located at the end of Forest Road 2220270 also offers great views.