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Priest Lake Trail 302 is a pleasant, easy hike that traverses a
predominately Douglas Fir forest for the first few miles. The trail
then drops into an area of old growth cedar as it approaches the
north end of Upper Priest Lake. This
area of giant cedars was recently acquired by the US Forest Service
in order to preserve the grove for the enjoyment of future generations.
The trail crosses Ruby Creek as well as other smaller unnamed creeks and
eventually follows the east shoreline of Upper Priest Lake to Trapper Campground.
The trail passes by an old mine shaft, Coolin's cabin, and early hunting
stands perched high in the ancient cedars.
 The
tread of the trail is in good shape and several wet areas are traversed
via trail bridges. However, depending on climatic conditions, portions
of the trail in the cedar grove area may be somewhat boggy.
The route to the Trail 302 trailhead is via USFS Road 302 (an extension
of State Highway 57) from Nordman. Travel past the Roosevelt
Cedar Grove (14 miles from Nordman) and through Granite Pass. At the
major intersection just beyond Granite Pass (14 1/2 miles) continue on
USFS Road 1013 until it intersects with USFS Road 655 (approximately 6
1/2 miles). Turn right onto Road 655 and proceed for approximately 1/2
mile. The trailhead will be on your right and the vehicle parking area
to your left, across from the trailhead. |
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