Saddle Mountain Northwest Trail

Total Miles
1.7

Technical Rating

3

Easy

Best Time

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Trail Type

60" Trail

Accessible By

Trail Overview

This is an out-and-back trail featuring a mix of dirt roads and fractured basalt gravel. In some areas, the road is narrow with no pullouts available. Below the cliffs, the Columbia River flows, while apple orchards and wineries are scattered throughout the valley of Columbia River and Crab Creek watersheds.

Photos of Saddle Mountain Northwest Trail

Saddle Mountain Northwest Trail
Saddle Mountain Northwest Trail

Difficulty

This trail consists of dirt with fractured basalt. This is a narrow road that is one vehicle wide in some areas.

Technical Rating

3

Status Reports

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Access Description

Head onto Washington 243 south towards Mattawa. Entering the town of Mattawa, turn left onto Road R and go 3 miles to the BLM sign. There is a working winery/farm near the entrance; make sure you stay left.

Saddle Mountain Northwest Trail Map

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