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      The Kettle Crest Trail North is the backbone of the Kettle Crest Trail System and is part of the 44 mile- long Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail. Twenty other trails connect into it, and virtually the entire trail offers impressive scenic views of diverse habitat in the region. In many spots along trail, there are panoramic views of the Kettle River Valley both to the East and the West.

      There are no campsites with water on the Crest, so if you are hiking the whole trail, you should consider access to the main trail from a side trail for overnight camping. The side trails also make convenient loops for hiking the trail in sections.

      Lack of human development means that the Kettle Range has some of the best remaining wildlife habitat in Eastern Washington. Hikers may spot cougar, moose, mule deer and black bear. In the summer months, an impressive number of wildflowers grace the meadows along the trail.
      source: NE Washington Trails
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      Region Details
      • 6
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      • 9

      Region Status
      Caution as of Aug 14, 2023
      Local Trail Association

      Stats

      Avg Trail Rating
      Trails (view details)
      16
      Trails Mountain Bike
      16
      Trails Hike
      16
      Trails Trail Running
      16
      Trails Dirtbike/Moto
      1
      Total Distance
      43 miles
      Total Descent
      9,562 ft
      Total Vertical
      3,735 ft
      Highest Trailhead
      6,103 ft
      Reports
      71
      Photos
      59
      Ridden Counter
      120

      Photos of North Kettle Crest Mountain Bike

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      Aug 13, 2023 @ 10:00pm
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      Aug 13, 2023 @ 10:00pm
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      Aug 13, 2023 @ 10:00pm
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      4 |
      Aug 13, 2023 @ 10:00pm
      Aug 13, 2023
      8 |
      Aug 13, 2023 @ 9:59pm
      Aug 13, 2023
      111 |
      Jun 29, 2019 @ 7:54am
      Jun 29, 2019
      147 |
      Jun 29, 2019 @ 7:53am
      Jun 29, 2019
      109 |
      Jun 29, 2019 @ 7:51am
      Jun 29, 2019

      Recent Trail Reports

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      Stickpin
      Aug 14, 2023 @ 10:52am
      Aug 14, 2023
      		 Drybenmccormack
      Kettle Crest Trail - Taylor Ridge to Boulder Creek
      Aug 13, 2023 @ 9:58pm
      Aug 13, 2023
      		 DryOne tree down but otherwise in pretty...bizango-x
      Upper Taylor Ridge
      Jul 30, 2023 @ 9:57am
      Jul 30, 2023
      		 Dry FS thinned lower section last year, we...curlewtom
      Kettle Crest Trail - Stickpin to Ryan Cabin
      Jul 10, 2023 @ 1:03pm
      Jul 10, 2023
      		 IdealHike Hiked Ryan Cabin/Crest/Stickpin loop 7/8....curlewtom
      Ryan Cabin
      Jul 10, 2023 @ 1:03pm
      Jul 10, 2023
      		 IdealHike Hiked Ryan Cabin/Crest/Stickpin loop 7/8....curlewtom
      Taylor Ridge FS Access Road
      Jun 27, 2023 @ 2:30pm
      Jun 27, 2023
      		 Ideal6/17: Logged out courtesy of the Ferry...curlewtom
      Kettle Crest Trail - Ryan Cabin to Taylor Ridge
      Sep 26, 2022 @ 11:53am
      Sep 26, 2022
      		 DryLots of trees down. Brush is almost...stewspooner KCTS
      Lower Taylor Ridge
      Aug 25, 2022 @ 12:24pm
      Aug 25, 2022
      		 DryTrail isn't in great shape. Overgrown in...ev-dog SDMBA
      Bulldog Cabin Road
      Jun 9, 2021 @ 6:00am
      Jun 9, 2021
      		 DryBkinzel99
      Access Road
      Jul 12, 2019 @ 9:02am
      Jul 12, 2019
      		 DryACree

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      slopesoarriddentrailBoulder Summit Trail East and 4 more
      Sep 4, 2023 @ 9:08am
      Sep 4, 2023
      DerrickhZQ9x3riddentrailKettle Crest Trail - Ryan Cabin to Taylor Ridge
      Aug 28, 2023 @ 7:12am
      Aug 28, 2023
      benmccormackaddreportStickpin
      Aug 15, 2023 @ 1:31pm
      Aug 15, 2023
      bizango-xvotetrailTaylor Ridge FS Access Road
      Aug 13, 2023 @ 10:07pm
      Aug 13, 2023
      bizango-xaddphoto in My City and 4 more
      Aug 13, 2023 @ 9:59pm
      Aug 13, 2023

      Recent Comments

      usernametypetitlecommentdate
      K-PNTAreportRyan CabinFYI: The Pacific Northwest Trail Association...
      Jan 13, 2022 @ 9:57am
      Jan 13, 2022
      Bkinzel99reportLower Taylor RidgeEvergreen East has been maintaining this trail.
      Aug 9, 2021 @ 3:50pm
      Aug 9, 2021
      curlewtomtrailKettle Crest Trail - Taylor Ridge to Boulder CreekTrail logged out, tread is in good shape.
      Jul 8, 2020 @ 6:19am
      Jul 8, 2020
      JbelknaptrailStickpinDoesn't look like this trail has been ridden,...
      Jun 26, 2020 @ 2:22pm
      Jun 26, 2020
      colvilletrailLower Taylor RidgeThe tread width on lower Taylor Ridge just...
      Oct 22, 2018 @ 9:50am
      Oct 22, 2018

      Nearby Areas

      namedistance
      Kettle Crest 27 77.5 km
      Central Kettle Crest 4 14 18.9 km
      Ferry County Rail Trail 27 111.1 km
      Huck Off14.6 km
      Grand Forks City Trails 1 214.8 km

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      Activity Type Stats

      activitytypetrailsdistancedescentdescent distancetotal verticalratingglobal rankstate rankphotosreportsroutesridelogs
      Mountain Bike1643 miles9,564 ft21 miles3,734 ft
      		#6,195#2,6835971144
      Hike1643 miles9,564 ft21 miles3,734 ft
      		#5,270#2,521692
      Trail Running1643 miles9,564 ft21 miles3,734 ft
      		#5,276#2,52269
      Dirtbike/Moto18 miles1,385 ft6 miles1,260 ft
      		22
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