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North Star Mountain

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan
48.1984, -120.7746 Map & Directions
Length
25.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
4,500 feet
Highest Point
8,096 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Hard

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Lakes
  • Mountain views
  • Old growth
  • Ridges/passes
  • Summits
  • Waterfalls
  • Wildflowers/Meadows
  • Wildlife

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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North Star Mountain can be reached via scrambling from the Cloudy Pass trail. Continue reading

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Hiking North Star Mountain

North Star Mountain is located near the scenic Lyman Lakes. Scrambling is required to reach the summit. The base of the mountain can be reached different ways. One such way is starting from the Lyman Lakes trail to the Cloudy Pass trail.

North Star Mountain

Map & Directions

Trailhead
Co-ordinates: 48.1984, -120.7746 Open in Google Maps

Before You Go

12.12.25: Holden Village is closed due to mudslides and washouts on FR 8301. The closure is expected to last through at least May 2026.

See weather forecast

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

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

To reach the Lyman Lakes trailhead: From Highway 2 turn onto 97N and drive to the town of Chelan, where you will see the sign for the Lady of the Lake Boat Company. You can take the boat to the Lucerne landing either from Chelan or (to replace about 1 hour of boat time with 1/2 hour of driving) from Fields Point Landing uplake. The Lady of the Lake boat leaves Chelan at 8:30 am and arrives at Lucerne at 11:45 am. Holden Village busses wait to take you to Holden Village, a Lutheran-affiliated retreat center. Make a reservation for the bus by mail. For more boat info see http://www.ladyofthelake.com. You will need cash (about $30) or check for the boat and bus.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Central Cascades > Entiat Mountains/Lake Chelan

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan Ranger District

Guidebooks & Maps

Green Trails Holden No. 113

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