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Thunder Creek Trailhead #526

The first 2.2 miles of trail follows an old roadbed then enters the Salmo-Priest Wilderness Area. Travel through stands of old-growth cedar and hemlock. Trail connects to Shedroof Cutoff Trail #511 and Shedroof Divide Trail #512 to create a 14-mile loop trail system.  No motorized or mechanized equipment is allowed within the Wilderness area.

Directions

From Metaline Falls, WA:  Head northeast on Grandview St toward International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave for 49 feet.  Turn right onto WA-31 N/International Selkirk Loop N/Lehigh Ave for 2.1 miles.  Turn right onto Sullivan Lake Rd fo r4.8 miles.  Turn left onto NF-22/Sullivan Creek Rd for 5.3 miles.  Slight left onto NF-2220/Sullivan Creek Rd for 6.7 miles.

Google map directions from Metaline Falls, WA

From Ione, WA:  Head west on Main St toward S 2nd Ave/International Selkirk Loop N for 174 feet.  Turn left at the 1st cross street onto WA-31 S/S 2nd Ave/International Selkirk Loop S continue to follow WA-31 S/International Selkirk Loop S for 0.9 miles.  Turn left onto Elizabeth Ave/Sullivan Lake Rd continue to follow Sullivan Lake Rd for 0.4 miles.  Turn left to stay on Sullivan Lake Rd for 12.4 miles.  Turn right onto NF-22/Sullivan Creek Rd for 5.3 miles.  Slight left onto NF-2220/Sullivan Creek Rd for 6.7 miles. 

Google map directions from Ione, WA

GPS Coordinates

Latitude 48° 54′ 3.9996″ N

Longitude 117° 4′ 53.0004″ W