Three Forks Trail #3133

Area Status: Open

This 3.3 mile trail is within Crooked Creek Trail #3100 (area is unavailable). It is an access trail to the Crooked Creek Canyon. The trail descends 1700' in 3 miles, but it is well graded with many switchbacks.

Three Forks Trail is one of the first trails that opens in the spring. Because of its low elevation and southern slopes, the trail dries out quickly and becomes very dusty, but Crooked Creek at the bottom of the trail awaits to cool down travelers. The view of the Crooked Creek Canyon and the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness is breathtaking.

The access roads to the trailhead are graveled.Alert: The trail is notorious for rattlesnakes, so caution is a necessity.

Topo Maps: Diamond Peak. Download free U.S. Forest Service Topo Maps here.

At a Glance

Open Season:	March
Usage:	Light
Restrictions:	Wilderness restrictions apply Trail closed to all motorized and mechanized equipment, including mountain bikes and carts. Weed-free feed is required for stock animals.
Closest Towns:	Pomeroy, WA, Troy, OR
Passes:	A valid Recreation Pass is required at Three Forks trailhead.
Information Center:	Pomeroy Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Pomeroy, WA take 15th St./Peola Road south for about 8 miles. Then at the "T" intersection, continue on Mountain Road 40 for another 7 miles and pass into the National Forest. Continue on Forest Road 40. Follow Road 40 for 35 miles. Take first main right coming down off the mountain, Forest Service Road 4039. Follow road to Three Forks Trailhead. This route is not recommended for vehicles pulling trailers.

From Troy, Oregon, follow sign routing to Pomeroy, WA. Once started up main mountain road, take first left which is Forest Service Road 4039. Follow road around to trailhead.