Sherman Pass

Travelers will most likely feel as if they were the last person on earth as they hike, bike or drive through Colville National Forest. Sherman Pass is one of the lesser-known byways, but also one of the most rewarding. At 5,575 feet, it’s the highest maintained pass in the state, boasting stunning panoramic views of pristine wilderness.

Rushing creeks, waterfalls and forests of Ponderosa Pine, Western Larch, and Douglas Fir dominate the eastern side of the pass, starkly contrasted on the west side by the gray snag remnants of the massive White Mountain fire of 1988.

This byway follows a historic route used by Native Americans as they made their way to fishing grounds of the Columbia River. The trail later became a pioneer wagon route and was named after Civil War General William T. Sherman, who passed through the area in the 1883.

Byway Facts & Helpful Information

Route Information:

Route: SR 20
Length: 35 miles
Drive Time: 40 min
Road Considerations: Usually open year-round. Check WS DOT for Sherman Pass info

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