Bill Chipman Palouse Trail
| Bill Chipman Palouse Trail | |
|---|---|
| Length | 7 miles (11 km) |
| Established | April 4, 1998 |
| Trailheads | Moscow, Idaho and Pullman, Washington, U.S. |
| Use | Biking, in-line skating, hiking |
| Elevation change | 180 feet (55 m) |
| Highest point | 2,535 feet (773 m) |
| Lowest point | 2,355 feet (718 m) |
| Grade | 0.5% |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Season | All |
| Months | 12 |
| Sights | Palouse, Paradise Creek |
| Surface | Asphalt |
| Right of way | Palouse River Railroad, formerly Union Pacific |
The BCPT connects Pullman, Washington and Moscow, Idaho
The Bill Chipman Palouse Trail is a paved rail trail in the northwestern United States, from Pullman, Washington, eastward to Moscow, Idaho. Completed 27 years ago in 1998, it follows the former Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way and connects the rural university towns on the Palouse across the state border.