Bill Chipman Palouse Trail

Bill Chipman Palouse Trail
Length7 miles (11 km)
EstablishedApril 4, 1998 (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
Trail map
BCPT
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 28 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.