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North Fork Chiwaukum River

Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East
47.7095, -120.8320 Map & Directions
Length
12.4 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
2,000 feet
Highest Point
6,400 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Hard

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Historically, this trail provided good access for the landscape west of the popular Enchantments area. However, a lack of trail maintenance and winter storm damage has rendered the route almost unhikeable. Continue reading

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Hiking North Fork Chiwaukum River

This trail starts at the junction with the Chiwaukum Creek Trail and continues 1.3 miles along the valley floor to a junction with Glacier Creek (past here the trail is closed to stock). It becomes much steeper and rockier here, ascending 2 more miles to Chiwaukum Lake, and a further 4 miles through fire-damaged forest and subalpine terrain to Larch Lake.

If you visit, use existing sites and do not camp on vegetation. There are no campfires allowed above 5000 feet, which includes Chiwaukum Lake and Larch Lake. There is also no camping within 200 feet of Larch Lake.

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North Fork Chiwaukum River

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 47.7095, -120.8320 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

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Northwest Forest Pass

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

The trail begins 7 miles up the Chiwaukum Creek Trail from the Chiwaukum Creek Trailhead. That trailhead is located on Chiwaukum Creek Road 7908, 11 miles west of Leavenworth on Highway 2.

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Central Cascades > Stevens Pass - East

North Fork Chiwaukum River (#1591)

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District.

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