Deer Creek Summit South Trailhead / Sno-Park
Located at the summit of the Boulder Deer Highway (County Road 602) on the south side of the highway.
In the winter season, Deer Creek offers 12 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails available for both nordic and skate skiers to enjoy. Tracks from wildlife such as moose and snowshoe hairs can often be seen on the trail as they take advantage of easy traveling on the packed snow. For a quick meal or resupply of grocery's, the small town of Curlew is just a short 10 minute drive west over the summit.
Provides access to:
- Kettle Crest (North) National Recreation Trail #13 (part of the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail)
- Deer Creek Summit South Loop Trail #43
- Deer Creek Summit North Trailhead / SnoPark
At a Glance
Area Amenities: | Toilets,Parking |
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Permit Info: | Washington State Sno-Park Permit is required December 1 through March 31 |
Open Season: | Dec 1 - March 31 |
Closest Towns: | Curlew, WA and Kettle Falls, WA |
Operated By: | Washington State Parks |
Information Center: | Trail map provided by Washington State Parks |
General Information
Directions:From Republic, WA: Take highway 21 north 22 miles to Curlew. Turn right on County Road 602 (Deer Creek Highway) for 10 miles. The trailhead will be on your right at the summit of the highway.
Google map directions from Republic, WA
Latitude 48.863658 Longitude -118.395281
Activities
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Recreation areas with activity XC Skiing/Snowshoeing:Amenities
Parking: | Sno-Park Permit required Dec 1 to March 31 |
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Toilets: | Vault |
Alerts & Warnings
- ORDER NO. 06-21-00-21-14 Public Use Restriction Stage 1
- ORDER NO. 06-21-00-21-02 Food Storage Order
- Trail update 7-20-2020
- ORDER NO. 06-00-00-20-02 Alcohol and Drug Prohibitions
- ORDER NO. 06-00-00-20-03 Explosives and Exploding Targets Prohibition
- Colville National Forest continues to restore access to closed areas