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Shedroof Divide - Shedroof Mountain Logout

Backcountry Response Team

Wed Aug 12, 2026 8:30 AM — Sat Aug 15, 2026 3:30 PM

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Region

Eastern Washington — Selkirk Range

Features: Earn Northwest Forest Pass

Crew Leader: Holly Weiler

Beargrass on the Shedroof Divide. Photo by Holly Weiler.

Overview

Join us in an area of stunning views and abundant wildlife; the only wilderness in northeast Washington.


We'll work on the gorgeous Shedroof Divide in the Washington Selkirks, where you can see for miles and there are plenty of juicy trail projects to do.

About the Area

The Salmo-Priest Wilderness is dominated by the Shedroof Divide and Crowell Ridge. The Shedroof Divide Trail traverses the ridge for 22 miles from Snowy Top Mountain near the Canadian border south to Pass Creek Pass.


Views west encompass the Okanogan Highlands and east are the spectacular Idaho Selkirks. Wildlife abounds in this wild corner of the state, including moose, wolves, lynx, and even grizzly bears.

What to Expect

We'll have fun, work hard and make a difference!

Project Description

This crew will focus on log out and brushing, plus we will devote time to some tread repair and drainage work as needed. We will set up basecamp and start working at the junction with the Salmo Divide trail and continue moving our way south to the Shedroof Cutoff trail.

Camping and Hiking Information

  • Type: Backcountry basecamp
  • Location: Camp will be located at the junction of the Salmo Divide and Shedroof Divide trails. Water is located 1/4 mile north.
  • Weather: Be prepared for variable conditions including heat, cold, wind and rain


  • Initial hike to camp: 3 miles with 400 feet of gain at a moderate pace while carrying your backpack fully loaded with all provisions including camping gear and food, plus WTA-provided tools.
  • Expected daily hike to project: up to 5 miles roundtrip with 1000 feet of elevation gain at a moderate pace

Schedule

  • Day 1: Meet the crew rain or shine, then hike in, begin work on the project and set up camp
  • Day 2+: Make breakfast and pack a lunch before heading out on trail with the crew by 8:00 AM. Work at your own pace, take plenty of breaks and enjoy lunch on the trail. Arrive back in camp by 4:00 or 5:00 PM for a relaxing evening. Prepare your own dinner and swap stories with the crew.
  • Final Day: Break down camp, finish trail project, hike out and say goodbye to the crew at the trailhead

For safety reasons, arriving late or leaving early is not allowed.

Planning Information

Get ready for a challenging backcountry adventure!

What it Takes to Do This Work Party

  • A great attitude for working with a team! WTA provides the training and tools you need for the project
  • Backpacking gear and food for multiple nights on the trail
  • Good physical condition to hike with a fully-loaded backpack and be physically active for about 8-9 hours daily on uneven terrain 
  • Backpacking experience including ability to run your own camp following Leave No Trace principles
  • Day work party experience recommended
  • Flexibility to adapt to changes due to unpredictable weather or land manager requests
  • Minimum age: 18

What to Bring

Required:

  • Sturdy work or hiking boots. Review our Logout Boot Guide for more details.
  • Work gloves 
  • Eye protection (glasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, or mesh “bug eyes”. Glasses should have wrapping side shields. ANSI Z87.1+)
  • Long pants
  • Long sleeve shirt

A hard hat will be provided by WTA if you do not already have a WTA provided hard hat. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own. For safety reasons, certain tasks may be assigned based on the safety level of your footwear. Volunteers who do not have long pants, or sturdy closed toes shoes, will not be able to participate in the work party.

In addition to items listed above, bring the following backpacking gear:

  • WTA hard hat
  • Work gloves
  • Backpack to carry all of your gear
  • Tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad
  • Cooking gear and enough food (plus a little extra) for the entire trip
  • At least two 1-liter water bottles and a way to purify your water
  • Rain jacket and rain pants
  • Extra warm clothing
  • Camp clothing such as shorts, shirt and sandals
  • Sun and bug protection
  • Headlamp and extra batteries
  • Personal items such as medication, hand sanitizer and toiletries
  • ​First aid kit
  • A sense of fun and adventure for learning new skills and meeting great people!

A hard hat will be provided by WTA if you do not already have a WTA provided hard hat. Additionally, work gloves and eye protection will be provided by WTA if you do not have your own, but when possible we recommend bringing your own.

More Information

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Directions

The drive from Spokane to the trailhead is a about a 3 hour drive, not including stops. From Spokane, take Highway 2 north to the junction with Highway 211 (look for signs for Cusick, Metaline Falls, etc.). Head north on 211 to the junction at Usk and turn left onto Highway 20. Continue north on Highway 20 for 31 miles to the rest area/museum at Tiger where highway 20 turns left towards Tiger Pass and Colville. At this point continue straight ahead on Highway 31 and go another 3.1 miles and just as you’re entering the outskirts of the town of Ione, take a poorly marked right onto paved County Road# 9345/Sullivan Lake Road, which should have a sign directing you towards Sullivan Lake. Cross the river and stay on road #9345/Sullivan Lake Road (the middle road option) at the multi-road junction on the east side of the bridge and then continue on about 12 miles through the woods and along the lake to the Sullivan Lake Ranger Station and campground. Continue past the Ranger Station compound on your left and in about 0.5 miles turn right onto Forest Service Road 22 (this is not always well marked). Drive about 5.5 miles and keep to the left at the major Y junction with the turn-off to Pass Creek Pass. This will put you on FS 2220. Follow this for 14 miles, passing Gypsy Meadows Campground and then a junction with FS 27 on your left, to the trailhead at road end.

Note: Please follow the written directions above instead of using a GPS device. This will ensure that you get to the correct meeting location for this work party. The location of the pinpoint below is only approximate.

Getting to WTA work parties can involve travel on rough, unpaved roads in areas without cellular service and without street addresses that can be accurately used by navigation devices. Unless specifically noted otherwise, routes can generally be traveled by all types of vehicles. Volunteers with limited experience driving on unpaved mountain roads may want to allow extra time, beyond what is recommended in the directions above, to get to the meeting location.

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