Washington

Dry Creek Trail #194

4 mi long · in Washington · centroid 43 mi from Portland

This 4 mile trail runs north and south to the east of Trapper Creek Wilderness. This trail offers the opportunity to hike through an old-growth forest. Views of sparkling Dry Creek and the turbulent Bourbon Creek enhance this trail.

States: Washington
Length: 4 mi
Network: Regional (rwn)
Maintained by: US Forest Service
Reference: 194
Centroid nearest city: Portland, OR · 43 mi · ~1.3 hr drive
Centroid coords: 45.9042°, -121.9747°
OSM relation: 15590829

Plan your hike

Practical notes

Maps + permits: long-distance trails like this often require permits for through-hiking, backcountry camping, or specific sections (especially in National Parks). Check with the maintaining organisation listed above and the relevant land manager before booking travel.

Water + supplies: water sources vary seasonally on most U.S. trails. Carry a filter and consult current trail-condition reports — through-hiker journals (PCT-L, AT Reddit, etc.) and the maintaining organisation publish regular updates.

When to go: hiking seasons vary widely with elevation, latitude, and snowpack. Through-hikers traditionally start the AT in March-April (Springer northbound) and the PCT in late April (Campo northbound). High-elevation western trails (CDT, JMT, Wonderland) generally aren't passable until July.

If you've hiked Dry Creek Trail #194 and have current notes (water sources, trail closures, permit changes), tell us at /contact — we update pages as we learn.

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