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Columbia Mountain Loop (Kettle Crest North)

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Columbia Mountain Loop (Kettle Crest North) - Republic Washington Hikes

The loop trip around Columbia Mountain could be considered a delicious meal in itself, or a juicy appetizer for future expeditions on the 30-mile north segment of the Kettle Crest National Recreation Trail, one of the premier backpacking routes in the Colville National Forest. The trailhead, with easy access from State Highway 20, launches hikers toward the tops of rolling mountains and the flowered meadows of the Colville’s largest roadless area. The abandoned cabin on Columbia Mountain is the oldest fire lookout still existing in this region, although its days are numbered.

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Trail Statistics & Information

Activity Type: Hiking
Nearby City: Republic
Length: 8 total miles
Elevation Gain: Minimal
Trail Type: Loop
Skill Level: Moderate
Duration: 4 hours
Season: Mid-June through October
Trailhead Elevation: 5,575 feet
Top Elevation: 6,780 feet
Local Contacts: Colville National Forest, Republic District
Local Maps: USGS Sherman Peak
Topo Map: Columbia Mountain Loop (Kettle Crest North) Topographic Map
Guide Book: 100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest Guide Book
Driving Directions: View Guide
Trail Directions: View Guide
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  4. Friday
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About This Trail Guide

100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest
100 Hikes in the Inland Northwest

by Rich Landers & Spokane Mountaineers (The Mountaineers Books)

The diverse hikes in this collection are all within a three-hour drive of Spokane, Washington. The…

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