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Wenaha River Trail #3106
This trail traverses the southern portion of Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness from east to west following the Wild and Scenic Wenaha River. It begins at Troy Trailhead in Troy, OR and ends at Timothy Springs Trailhead.
The trail climbs from an elevation of 1600' at Troy to 4700' elevation at Timothy Springs. Maintenance is generally done early in the season. Temperatures are extremely high along the river during the hot weather. At the Wenaha Forks where Elk Flat Trail #3241 comes in, the main trail begins to climb steadily for 11 miles to Timothy Springs.
The primary attraction of the Wenaha is the rugged scenic beauty of the canyon. All the trails leading into the Wenaha have significant elevation changes, but offer great panoramic views of the Wenaha drainage. The Wenaha is a good fishing stream and offers seclusion because of its remoteness. There are numerous areas to camp on the bars along the river. Rattlesnakes are common along the trail.
Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | MAR 2021 - Cleared from Troy to 3 mile mark. |
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| Open Season: | March - November |
| Usage: | Light |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness restrictions apply
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| Closest Towns: | Troy, Oregon |
| Passes: | A valid Recreation Pass is required at Three Forks, Elk Flat, and Timothy trailheads. You will not need a Recreation Pass for the Troy Trailhead.
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| Information Center: | Pomeroy Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:The Wenaha River is accessible by a number of routes. The most popular are:
- Troy Trailhead, The quickest access to the Wenaha.
- Hoodoo Trail #3244
- Cross Canyon Trail #3242
- Elk Flat Trail
Activities
Day Hiking
See activity description under Backpacking.Backpacking
The primary attraction of the Wenaha is the rugged scenic beauty of the canyon. All the trails leading into the Wenaha have significant elevation changes, but offer great panoramic views of the Wenaha drainage. The Wenaha is a good fishing stream and offers seclusion because of its remoteness. There are numerous areas to camp on the bars along the river. Rattlesnakes are common along the trail. Practice Leave-No-Trace camping ethics. Pack all garbage out.| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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