Overview
Colfax is a city in the Palouse region of Washington State.
3 sights · 1 places to stay
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Best things about Colfax
Hooper
Once thriving, now a ghost town on the Palouse River. It was built by the McGregor Company based on the sheep-raising industry.
Steptoe Butte State Park
A 3,612-foot-tall butte, formed from quartzite, rises above the surrounding flatlands.
Steptoe Battlefield
A small 4-acre site with a monolith, marking where on May 17, 1858 a small US Army detachment was defeated by a larger force of Spokane, Palouse and Coeur D'Alene Native Americans.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 87°F; winter lows dip to about 26°F. Cold months (Jan, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Spokane)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PUW Pullman-Moscow Regional Airport, Pullman — 15 mi away. Directions
- LWS Lewiston Nez Perce County Airport, Lewiston — 39 mi away. Directions
- GEG Spokane International Airport, Spokane — 51 mi away (major hub). Directions
US Highway 195 (US-195) connects Colfax to Pullman and Spokane.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Steptoe Butte State Park, Steptoe Battlefield
- Afternoon Hooper
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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Get in
US Highway 195 (US-195) connects Colfax to Pullman and Spokane.
Colfax has a municipal airfield, but no scheduled service.
See
See Hooper
Once thriving, now a ghost town on the Palouse River. It was built by the McGregor Company based on the sheep-raising industry.
Sleep
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