Bill Chipman Palouse Trail

Bill Chipman Palouse Trail
Length7 miles (11 km)
EstablishedApril 4, 1998;
26 years ago
 (1998-04-04)
TrailheadsMoscow, Idaho and
Pullman, Washington, U.S.
UseBiking, in-line skating, hiking
Elevation change180 feet (55 m)
Highest point2,535 feet (773 m)
Lowest point2,355 feet (718 m)
Grade0.5%
DifficultyEasy
SeasonAll
Months12
SightsPalouse, Paradise Creek
SurfaceAsphalt
Right of wayPalouse River Railroad, formerly Union Pacific[1]

The Bill Chipman Palouse Trail is a paved rail trail in the northwestern United States, from Pullman, Washington, eastward to Moscow, Idaho. Completed 26 years ago in 1998, it follows the former Union Pacific Railroad[1] right-of-way and connects the rural university towns on the Palouse across the state border.[2]

  1. ^ a b Hallett-Wilde, Barbara (October 21, 1996). "Path backers aim for $200,000". Moscow-Pullman Daily News. Idaho-Washington. p. 1A.
  2. ^ "Bill Chipman Palouse Trail". Pullman Civic Trust. Archived from the original on 10 April 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2011.