Shedroof Divide Trail #512

Shedroof Divide Trail #512 is a long-distance point-to-point hiking route in the Salmo-Priest Wilderness of northeastern Washington, following the eastern ridge and linking with nearby feeder trails in the area network.

The route is mapped as foot travel only (no bicycle use), while also being open to stock (horse riding) in the wilderness setting.

At the ridge crest it stays high and exposed for long stretches, with open terrain alternating with timber and subalpine meadows—so late-season snow and wet, snowmelt-prone conditions can matter even when the trail looks passable from a distance.

Plan for big ridgeline effort: the route is commonly described as strenuous/hard, with substantial elevation change over its full through-hike distance.

Water planning is part of the route design. Reliable sources are limited on the main high ridge, and water can run scarce in the later part of the hiking season; start with enough carried capacity to cover the dry sections.

Because it’s in a designated wilderness area, motorized or mechanized equipment is prohibited; keep groups low-impact and expect regulations tied to the wilderness boundary. Dogs are typically allowed on leash within wilderness-use rules.

Logistics are usually about shuttling: with a true through-route format, expect to arrange two vehicles or a shuttle between endpoints to avoid turning it into an out-and-back.

Trail maintenance happens through volunteer/partner work on this system; scouts should still inspect the route on arrival and use extra caution when conditions are wet or icy, especially around snowmelt periods and creek crossings.

More information: Official website, Conditions, Visitor information