The eastern section of this trail enters the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness that is part of the National Wilderness Preservation System. Views from the ridge along Wildcat Mt are outstanding. This is a less visited trail so solitude is easier to find. Parking at the Upper Douglas Trailhead (old Wildcat rock pit) at 3600’ elevation puts you in the middle of the trail. Going eastward the trail climbs a newly reconstructed route along a forested ridge to McIntyre Ridge Trail and breaks out into views (4400’) near Wildcat Mt (4480’- side trip). It continues near the ridge and 4000’ elevation to its eastern end at Plaza Trail. Going westward the trail descends crossing some harvested areas, bumps up onto a closed paved road for almost a ½ mile and then continues descending down through classic westside forest to the old 255 spur road (2400’) that can take you to Eagle Creek Trail. This last ¾ is a reroute done in 2005.

Regulations & Leave No Trace Information: ?? Group size is limited to 12 in the Salmon-Huckleberry Wilderness Area. ?? Unproccessed livestock feed is prohibited, preventing non-native plant spread. ?? Target shooting is prohibited south of Rd 3626 for a 1.7 mile corridor. This covers the Upper Douglas Trailhead and much of the area around the Douglas Trail. Lawful target shooting is permitted north of the 3626 road. Leave No Trace Principles: ?? Plan Ahead and Prepare Be Considerate of Other Visitors ?? Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Leave What You Find ?? Dispose of Waste Properly Minimize Campfire Impacts ?? Respect Wildlife.

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