KAMIAK BUTTE COUNTY PARK rises 3,650 feet and offers shaded picnic areas, campgrounds, and a breathtaking view of the Palouse. Just 13 miles north of Pullman, WA off State Route 27, the butte has a switchback hiking trail to the crest that overlooks Pullman and Moscow.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamiak_Butte
It is named after Chief Kamiakin of the Yakama tribe.
298 acres
3.5 mile loop, the Pine Ridge Trail. Partially forested
On average, the entire 3.5 mile trail may be accomplished within one to two hours
600' gain?
http://www.northwestguide.com/attraction/kamiak-butte?page=2
Map of trail
http://whitmancounty.org/ssi.aspx?ssid=81
From Pullman: Take State Highway 27 North 11 miles. Turn left on Clear Creek Road for .5 mile. Turn left on Fugate Road (Road No. 5100). Travel .5 mile to Kamiak Butte County Park Road (Rd. No. 6710) to the park entrance on the left.
From Colfax: Take State Highway 272 (Palouse Highway) East for 5 miles . Turn right onto Clear Creak Road for 7 miles. Take a sharp right onto Fugate Road (Road No. 5100). Travel .5 mile to Kamiak Butte County Park Road (Road No. 6710) to the park entrance on the left.
Visits
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