Falls by Tucannon

Out by Tucannon River Trail, there is another trail, marked before the bridge  the marking is unusual - a large fallen log is carved in to say "Falls 1mi" just above eye level. Today, Susiedog and her intrepid humans adventured down this trail to the falls.  

The trail is not marked but reasonably easy to follow  Hiking it after a rainstorm led to high waters and slippery logs but it was still doable. The falls were beautiful and all humans and dog had a lovely time.

To get there: 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.

Permits needed: NW Forest Pass