Salmo-Priest Wilderness
Salmo-Priest Wilderness, Protected wilderness in northeastern Washington, United States.
The terrain spans 41,335 acres across two mountain ridges that intersect at Salmo Mountain, reaching an elevation of 6,828 feet.
The federal government designated this section of Colville National Forest as protected wilderness in 1984 to preserve its natural characteristics.
The land holds traditional importance for Native American tribes who utilized the Salmo River and surrounding waterways for sustenance and transportation.
Visitors can access over 21 miles of hiking paths on the Shedroof Divide Trail, which follows the eastern ridge through timber and meadows.
This area contains the largest remaining old-growth forest in eastern Washington, providing habitat for woodland caribou, grizzly bears, and gray wolves.
Location: Washington
Inception: 1984
Operator: United States Forest Service
GPS coordinates: 48.86921,-117.04992
Latest update: May 16, 2025 02:10
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Columbia River Skywalk
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Nelson Museum Archives & Gallery
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