Colville National Forest · Washington

Abercrombie

3.5 mi of trail, end to end · Flume Creek #502: 3.9 mi one way in the Service's write-up · native material surface · trail No. 117 · trail class 3 · typical grade 12-20% · tread 18-24 inches wide · hiking, horse, bike

Trailhead Abercrombie Trailhead Drive there

Abercrombie Mountain #117 the Forest Service's write-up

This 3.2 mile mostly wooded trail opens to a ridge with panoramic views of Kettle Crest, the Pend Oreille Valley, and the Columbia River Valley. Seasonal huckleberries. Limited dispersed camping. Variable weather. Layered clothing and survival kit suggested. Contour maps recommended if traveling off the trail.

See also:

Northeast Washington Trail Guide , Abercrombie Mt #117

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Abercrombie Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up

Abercrombie Trailhead is a small turnaround at the end of a high elevation single lane dirt road. There is an information board at the junction of the turnaround and the Abercrombie Trail #117 to let you now that you have made it to your destination. The 3.2 mile Abercrombie trail is primarily wooded until it reaches the ridge top. The ridge is open with scattered trees providing breathtaking panoramic views of the Pend Oreille and Columbia River valleys as well as the Kettle Crest. Wildflowers and huckleberries can be found during the late season and don't miss out on exploring the old Abercrombie Lookout that can be reached by going north where the established trail ends.

Provides access to:

Abercrombie Mountain Trail #117

North Fork Silver Creek Trail #119

South Fork Silver Creek Trail #123

Flume Creek Trail #502

See also:

Northeast Washington Trail Guide Abercrombie Mt #117

Northeast Washington Trail Guide North Fork Silver Creek #119

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Flume Creek #502 3.9 mi one way · the Forest Service's write-up

This 3.9 mile one way difficult hike offers panoramic views of the Selkirk Mountains from the summit of Abercrombie Mountain. Trail is steady uphill grade with rocky terrain. Campsites are located along the trail. Remember to Pack It In, Pack It Out. Trail system is within the Abercrombie-Hooknose Roadless Area. Variable weather due to the elevation.

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About this trail's facts

The lines are the US Forest Service's National Forest System trails layer (public domain), read 2026-10-16 and simplified for the map; the length is the line's, end to end, and the class, surface, grade and tread width are the forest's own entries where it publishes them - a forest that publishes the centreline alone has none. The trailheads and the points along the way are the Service's recreation points, and the write-ups its own recarea text, unedited. Heights come from USGS 3DEP through Terrain Tiles on AWS (Mapzen/Tilezen), read along each line and rounded; a short trail on steep ground can be off by a few tens of feet. Closures change: check the forest's own site before you go.