Thirteenmile — Tuesday, Jun. 19, 2012

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range

Actual date hiked was a few days ago.... In the mist, rain and clouds the few tantalizing glimpses of distant, pine covered hillsides rolling on added to the sense of mystery. The trail has a rugged start as it wanders the narrow canyon, with towering granite walls appearing in and out of the mist. The creek was roaring after all the rain. Higher up the trail climbs out of the canyon, on to pine and wildflower slopes. From what I could see, wide open roaming country. There is a nice campground at the trail head, near the San Poil River on highway 21 out of Republic.