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**This trail and trailhead were burned over during the 2015 Grizzly Bear Complex Fire. The Crooked Creek bridge was also severly damaged during the fire, requiring the bridge to be removed in the late fall of 2015. Crossing Crooked Creek during high water periods could be extremely dangerous. Please make alternate plans during high water periods. Trail rehabilitation efforts including the instalation of water bars, ditch cleaning, tread hardening and sign posting were completed before the snowfall and will resume is late spring.**
This trail begins at the Indian Corral (5600' elevation) area and ends at Wenaha River (2000' elevation) where it meets Wenaha River Trail #3106. Crooked Creek Trail is maintained for foot and horse traffic only since it is located within the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness. The 19 mile trail makes a gradual descend from Indian Corral to the Wenaha River following along first Trout Creek, then Third Creek, and finally Crooked Creek.
For those who have the time, this is a terrific trail to travel. It follows along 3 different creeks, thus the fishing opportunities are tremendous. There are many places available for camping along the route with an abundant supply of water for stock. Since the trail is only accessible by other trails, it allows seclusion to the traveler.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Maintained from 3 Forks jct. to almost 3rd Creek |
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| Open Season: | June - November |
| Usage: | Light-Medium |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply
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| Closest Towns: | Dayton, WA; Troy, OR |
| Passes: | Some trailheads require a valid recreation pass. Check our Recreation Passes and Permits page for details. |
| Information Center: | Pomeroy Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:- From Dayton, Washington follow Highway 12 east and turn south on the Tucannon River Road. Follow Tucannon River Road for 45 miles to where road Y's. Take Road #4713 for 3 miles to the Panjab Trailhead (fee site). Follow Panjab Trail #3127 5 miles to Indian Corral. Panjab Trailhead has stock facilities, including feed mangers, loading docks, hitch rails, and an outhouse, available for use, along with ample parking.
- From Troy, OR, (Troy Trailhead) take the Wenaha River Trail #3106 for 6 miles to Crooked Creek. The Troy Trailhead (access to Trail #3106) does not have any facilities and the parking is very limited.
- From Troy, OR, follow sign routing to Pomeroy, WA. Once started up main mountain road, take first road to the left, Forest Service Road 4039. Follow road around to Three Forks Trailhead (fee site) Follow Three Forks Trail #3133 for 3 miles to Crooked Creek. Three Forks Trailhead has ample parking, an outhouse, and water in early summer. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
Activities
Backpacking
For those who have the time, this is a terrific trail to travel. It follows along 3 different creeks, thus the fishing opportunities are tremendous. There are many places available for camping along the route with an abundant supply of water for stock.
Since the trail is only accessible by other trails, it allows seclusion to the traveler. Panjab Trailhead has stock facilities, including feed mangers, loading docks, hitch rails, and an outhouse, available for use, along with ample parking. The trailhead at Troy does not have any facilities and the parking is very limited. Three Forks Trailhead has ample parking, an outhouse, and water in early summer.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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