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Print Friendly MapThe Golden Tiger Pathway offers a 5.5-mile route in the community of Republic in northeast Washington. In addition to walking and biking, it's open to motorized ATV use.
The Great Northern Railroad came into Republic in 1902. The depot, located near the present site of a Chevron gas station, was used for both passengers and freight until sometime in the 1930s. The train supplied the mines, hauled ore to Canadian smelters and transported brick and other construction materials. It also brought local students to and from college and whisked shoppers to Spokane.
The rail-trail is paved for 2 miles from the southwest trailhead to the Pine Grove Trailhead (off of Sherman Pass Scenic Hwy/WA-21 & Creamery Rd in Republic). The surface is undeveloped from the Pine Grove Trailhead to the northeast trailhead.
At the northeast end of the trail, you can connect to the Ferry County Rail Trail, which spans 25 miles north from Republic to Danville and the Canadian border.
Parking for the Golden Tiger Pathway is available in an unpaved lot at the southwest trailhead and in a paved lot about 800ft north of the southwest trailhead. Both parking lots are off of WA-21 in Republic. There is a paved lot at the Pine Grove Trailhead (off of Sherman Pass Scenic Hwy/WA-21 & Creamery Rd in Republic). There are several unpaved parking lots along the route and at the northeast trailhead. Visit the TrailLink map for all options and detailed directions.
It's a lovely little trail but the paved section is very short with wonderful views of the valleys and mountains around you
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