Panjab Trail

The Panjab Trail winds through the Wenaha-Tucannon Wilderness, climbing from shaded Panjab Creek through partially burned forest (2005 fire, plus more recent burns) to open wildflower ridges with views across Eastern Washington's Blue Mountains. The trail serves as half of the popular Panjab Loop and as a gateway to longer wilderness routes toward Oregon Butte, Smooth Ridge, and the Wenaha River.

Less than a mile in, a trail fork requires you to stay left. The Dusty Trail branches right near the summit (signed, but not always on maps), and an unmarked four-way intersection at Dusty Camp can cause confusion. Pay attention to junctions. The trail opens into wildflower meadows near its endpoint, where Indian Corral and Dunlap Spring provide water and established campsites. Recent fires have burned out most of the remaining forest along the route, which means more sun exposure but also bigger views than the trail used to offer.

This is shared-use trail with regular horse traffic. A Northwest Forest Pass is required at the trailhead. Water is available from Panjab Creek in the lower sections and from springs near the ridgeline. The trail can be seriously overgrown between maintenance efforts, so check recent trip reports before committing to a trip.