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Trail Description:
This trail is a long single track that weaves along the crests of several mountains that separate the Columbia river valley from Republic and Curlew. The trail is long and a bit rocky in places, but the views are spectacular. From various places on the trail you can see the North Cascades, as well as the Canadian Rockies. This ride is best done by starting at the Sherman Pass Trail Head on highway 20 and arranging to be picked up on Boulder-Deer Creek Pass to the North.
How to get there:
From Republic or Kettle Falls, Head up Sherman Pass (Hwy 20). Turn into the trail head/ campground to the north when you get to the top of the pass.
Additional Notes:
The ride starts at an elevation of about 5200 feet and climbs from there
| Posted by: Andy on 7/22/2012 |
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One of the most strenuous rides I have ever done. We did it in two days; camped overnight on the trail. Day 1 = 20 miles in 10 hours... wow, wiped out, and walked a lot! Copper Butte views beautiful but expect to walk up AND down 1000' each way! Don't be fooled, this is hard! If not in shape or a 20 something, forget doing in 1 day! The best mtn. biking in WA State? If you're willing to be in a lot of PAIN! From the junction with Jungle Hill trail north, the trail was not maintained and was very tough. Blow down from storms in early summer 2012 made this extra tough!
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| Posted by: Rod on 9/9/2001 |
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Don't forget your $30 forest pass. Remember in the fall, hunters have used these trails since time began.
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| Posted by: Dennis on 5/30/2000 |
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Can't wait till the snow melts to ride this trail again. Very un-crowded and bring a map. Many options for a great epic ride!
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| Posted by: mountain therapy on 3/14/2000 |
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A clasic for the endurance masters. This is up and down the whole way, a true ridge ride. Come prepaired, their is not much water to be found in the summer and it is a long 14 - 18 hr ride. For the extreem
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| Posted by: PDR on 1/18/2000 |
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This trail is a great ride, maybe one of the best in the state, but be ready to work. There is a typo on the trail type. There is not a single part that resembles a paved road and all but approximately one mile of it is single track. This one mile is an abandoned logging road.
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