Douglas Creek Canyon - North — Thursday, Jun. 9, 2016

Central Washington > Wenatchee

I took this little side trip as a way to stretch our legs (myself and AussieDoggie) during a long drive to Montana. It is a wonderful distraction. The drive off the HWY to the trail head is about 8 miles; 6 on gravel, 2 on rougher wash. The gravel is what is referred to as a Primitive Road - which is better maintained than a Forest Service Road. The remaining 2 miles in the wash will be more familiar to those used to driving Forest Service roads that are on the rougher side, and a little questionable for very low vehicles. The trail its self is lovely. It is almost ADA Compliant until you reach a bench and instructional panel. There were dragonflies everywhere. It was a bit like walking through the butterfly house at PSC, but with iridescent wings and buzzing. The rock walls of the canyon, with their almost ruler-straight edges, are a stark contrast to the softness of the trail below. The trail is well marked even after the bench, where it appears it is less commonly used. At the end, there is direct creek access and flat space large enough for a small tent or two - or a blanket and a picnic basket!