Hunt Creek

Total Miles
3.1

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Fall

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

Hunt Creek is a 3-mile easy OHV trail that gently descends from south to north through dense forest. The trail features scattered loose rock, embedded root bands, and several road and wooden bridge crossings. It remains gradual throughout and provides access to Hunt Loop and Hunt Hill. Although the trail ends at a quarry with a parking area at the north end (accessed from Highway 30 via forest roads), it does not connect to the Shingle Mill Staging Area or Trunkline Trail at the north end.

Photos of Hunt Creek

Hunt Creek
Hunt Creek

Difficulty

This is an easy route suitable for most OHV users, with minimal elevation change and manageable surface conditions.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

There are no status reports yet for this trail.

Hunt Creek can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • SxS (60")
  • ATV (50")
  • Dirt Bike

Access Description

Nicolai Mountain OHV Area is most easily accessed from the Shingle Mill Staging Area, south of the Columbia River Highway on Shingle Mill Road. Follow signs to the staging area, which is a medium-sized dirt parking lot with a loop for trailer turnaround. The trails are open to SxSs, ATVS, and motorcycles. The trails are open year-round, but it is best in fall and spring, and may be closed during fire season.

Hunt Creek Map

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