Sherman
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 48.6453, -118.5118 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Kettle Crest South National Recreation #13 the Forest Service's write-up
No · season Summer to
The trail climbs from Sherman Pass (5,575 feet) to Sherman Peak (6,500 feet) then follows the mountain side and gradually descends to 6,000 feet. The trail continues to the junction of Bald Mountain and Edds Mountain Trail #3 . The trail travels through the site of the White Mountain Complex, the August 1988 wildland fire ignited by lighting strikes.
Kettle Crest Trailhead (Sherman Pass) the Forest Service's write-up
Washington State Sno-Park Permit required Dec 1 to March 31. No passes required outside this time. · season Year-round to
This multiple-use trailhead found on Sherman Pass provides summer and winter access to the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail (Kettle Crest Trail #13 North and South) and the Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. The trailhead includes an outhouse, information board with trail maps, trail user registration boxes, and parking that will accommodate 15-20 vehicles and 5-7 vehicles with trailers. The upper parking is available for passenger vehicles and the lower parking area is for trucks, RVs, and horse trailers. Camping at the trailhead is discouraged. No campfires are allowed. Sherman Overlook Campground is located approximately one-mile east of the trailhead. Horse camping is encouraged at Jungle Hill Trailhead located 5 miles east of the Trailhead off the Albian Hill Road. Multiple connector trails extend out from the trailhead including Sherman Loop, Columbia Mountain (including an historic fire lookout), and a long loop that includes the Sherman-tie trail, Jungle Hill Trail, and Kette Crest 13 N. The trailhead is popular with hikers, horse riders, and mountain bikers. Please respect the rules of the trail related to yielding to other users. Sherman Pass is a high mountain pass that crosses the Kettle River Range in the state of Washington. It is the highest pass in the state maintained all year. The pass is located on the Sherman Pass Scenic Byway which traverses the Colville National Forest. The pass was named after American Civil War general William Tecumseh Sherman who traveled across the pass in 1883.
Sherman #12 the Forest Service's write-up
season to 30 November
This steady 1.3 mile climb to the Kettle Crest travels through forest, mountain streams, and meadows. This trail connects with Kettle Crest North National Recreation Trail #13 .
Sherman Loop #72 the Forest Service's write-up
season to Year-round
This strenuous 1.9 mile trail connects with Kettle Crest South Trail #13 on the North and South of Sherman Peak. It provides an opportunity for a loop trail, approximately 6 miles long, with easy access from the Kettle Crest Trailhead. Views from the trail stretch from Canada, Columbia River Valley, Okanogan Highlands, and the Southern end of the Kettle Mountain Range.
Sherman Pass Tie #96 the Forest Service's write-up
season Summer to
Wooded trail that crosses three small streams. Connects to Kettle Crest.
Wapaloosie Mountain #15 the Forest Service's write-up
This trail crosses the north fork of Sherman Creek and continues at a moderate incline. Views to the east of Graves Mountain and Mack Mountain. Near the summit the trail crosses a meadow on Wapaloosie Mountain and connects to the Kettle Crest (North) National Recreation Trail #13 .