Thirteenmile, Thirteenmile via Bear Pot Trailhead — Friday, Aug. 3, 2012

Eastern Washington > Okanogan Highlands/Kettle River Range

I have never hiked 13-mile from the Bear Pot Trailhead off of Highway 20, so I thought I'd try it today before meeting some friends for car-camping and day hikes on the Kettle Crest over the weekend. I reached the trailhead with no problems, but soon had to abandon the hike due to severe downfall. There were a few trees down at the beginning, and at approximately .75 miles the downfall became impassable. The massive Ferry County windstorm of two weeks ago (100 mph winds reported) hit this trail hard! However, I was consoled by the fabulous wild strawberry crop back at the trailhead after I admitted defeat.