Trail #258 Silver Creek
This trail is open to motorcycle, hiker, bicycle and horse use.
Located near Bear Prairie, the Silver Creek Trail begins on Forest Road 5240.015 and proceeds generally southwest on an easy grade through an old-growth forest until ending on Forest Road 84.
This trail is cut by road crossings with Forest Road 5222.016, within the first sections of the trail. Bear Prairie is a meadow at the headwaters of Skate Creek. This was the location of a Ranger Station in 1906. This station was seasonally occupied until Skate Creek Road was built in 1947.
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General Information
Low elevation trails typically melt out by mid-May. High elevation trails typically melt out by mid-July. Snow may persist in spots on north facing slopes. There may be downed trees, washouts, and/or landslides on trails. Carrying mosquito repellent is advisable. Backcountry creeks and streams may dry out so plan ahead in case you need to bring in water. Recreating in burned areas poses greater risks. See safety tips for burned areas. Please assist in reporting wildfires by calling 911 or Columbia Dispatch at (360) 891-5140. Sign up for emergency alerts by county.
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Closed to ATV use. No motorized use from May 15 through July 10.
Getting There
Directions
From Packwood, WA follow Forest Road 52 (Skate Creek) north for 11.6 miles and turn left on Forest Road 8440. Follow Forest Road 8440 for .5 miles and turn right on Forest Road 5240015 for .4 miles and arrive at the trail on the left.
Lat: 46.699097, Long: -121.813363
Additional Information
Operated By
Forest Service
