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Peak · Colville and Selkirks

Sherlock Peak

17.5 mi round trip3,605 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.

Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance17.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,605 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit6,371 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Sherlock Peak is a peak reached by a 17.5-mile round trip from Trailhead on Silver Creek Road. The route follows Silver Creek Road, then Windy Ridge Road, then Forest Road 7078109, then Sherlock Peak Trail #139 to the summit.

Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Most Colville National Forest trailheads are free. A few developed sites need a Northwest Forest Pass, so check the trailhead sign.

Getting there

The hike starts at Trailhead on Silver Creek Road. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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