This 8-mile round trip trail is a relatively easy walk, although it does have some branches hanging on the side and you walk along a few sheer hillsides. There is river access at the beginning and the turn around (after 4 miles) and the majority of the rest of the trail goes in and out of old growth forests. I brought water for SusieDog to have a few times along the trail. This trail has lots of camping spots along it and is a gateway to many more trails within the National Forest if you're looking for some overnight adventures.
The road up is a bit bumpy. My Subaru Impreza made it, but not without a few frightful sounds. Directions: From Dayton, head east on Patit Road for 14 miles, turning left onto Hartsuck Grade and following it 4 miles to Tucannon River Road. Continue 13.2 miles south on Tucannon River Road (which becomes Forest Road 47) to a Y intersection. Bear left onto FR 4712 and follow this rough-at-times road 4.7 miles to its end and the trailhead (elev. 3550 ft). Privy available.More information (including those directions) available at: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/tucannon-river#trailhead-map
Permits needed: NW Forest Pass
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