• What To Do
  • Hiking/ Biking

    Meadow Creek Trail (#3123) is an 8.5 mile out and back multi-use trail beginning at the Meadow Creek Trailhead. It follows along Meadow Creek before departing the drainage making its way through the Godman area and ending at its junction with the Middle Point Ridge Trail (#3116). Consider downloading the Motor Vehicle Use Map to the Avenza Map app. This part of the forest is reflected on Maps 18 & 19.

• What To Expect

  The trail follows Meadow Creek for the first four miles. There is a nice dispersed camping site about a half mile from the trailhead along the creek. The trail is wide and mostly smooth aside from some occasional tree roots and loose rock. Expect a steady climb up to a junction with the Meadow Creek Spur Trail (#3292), which goes to Kendal Skyline Road. Continue onward on Meadow Creek Trail for roughly two more miles to reach the Godman Campground and Godman Guard Station area. Cross Kendal Skyline Road (NF-46) at its junction with NF-4608 to continue onward traveling mostly though thinned forest. There is one final climb as you make your way to the end of the trail atop Middle Point Ridge.

• When To Go

  Spring access is determined by road conditions and snow level. Summer and fall are great times to make the trek as the first four miles of the trail are in old growth trees. The upper section of the trail is a bit exposed, so pack plenty of water.

• How To Get There

  Please do not solely rely on Google Maps as their route might not always reflect what is maintained. From Walla Walla take HWY 12 east for 31 miles to Dayton, WA. Pass through town, and as the road makes a sharp left out of town, turn right onto Patit Road. Patit Road runs roughly 14 miles and ends at Hartsock Grade Road. Take a left at Hartsock Grade Road, which becomes a steep gravel road that is well maintained. Drive another three miles to meet Tucannon Road, and take a right. Drive 11 miles and the road will turn to a gravel forest road NF-47. Continue another four miles and the road forks, stay right and take NF-4713. The trailhead is at the end of the road approximately 3.5 miles ahead.
  
  If winter comes early or hangs around late, this route may be closed. There is a flashing sign at the Patit Road turn off that lets you know if the road is open or closed. In case this route is closed, continue on HWY 12 for 13 more miles and take a right onto Tucannon Road just after crossing the Tucannon River bridge. Follow for roughly 28 miles to the end of the paved road and continue another four miles on gravel forest road NF-47. Stay right at the fork and take NF-4713 to the trailhead at the road's end.

Please do not solely rely on Google Maps as their route might not always reflect what is maintained.

• Your Public Lands

  Umatilla National Forest (Pomeroy Ranger District)

• Distance:

  1.5 - 2.5 Hours

• Difficulty Level:

  Day Tripper, Adventurer, Mountaineer

• Seasons:

  Spring, Summer, Fall

• Elevation:

  3,600 - 5,700 feet

• Pets:

  Yes

• Reservations:

  N/A

• ADA:

  No

• Multi-Use:

  Yes

• Motorized Vehicles :

  Yes

• Fees

  It is $5 per vehicle per day to park at the Meadow Creek Trailhead. There is ample parking, even for trailers.

• Permits

  Northwest Forest Pass is accepted in lieu of fee.

• Regulations

  Motorized vehicles: Class 1 ATV (50" or less in width) and class 3 ATV (motorcycles) only. Must have current ORV registration (WA, ID, CA tags honored) and ATV safety card (motorcycles are a class III ATV). Safety cards are free online if over age 16 and those are good for life. Riders under 16 must take a hands on course. Full details at the Oregon Online ATV Safety Education Course website.

• Amenities

  There is a vault toilet at the trailhead.