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Trail · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness

Eagle Creek Trail

15.2 mi round trip4,277 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeFree self-issue
Fill out the free wilderness permit at the trailhead kiosk.
OvernightFree self-issue
No reservation. Use the same free permit, keep groups to 12 or fewer, and camp at least 200 ft from water.

Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness rules from the Forest Service. Matched from official wilderness boundaries. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Distance15.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,277 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point7,233 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Eagle Creek Trail is a 15.2-mile round trip, out and back from Eagle Creek Trailhead. The route follows Eagle Creek Trail.

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What you need

Parking and passes

Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).

Buy a Northwest Forest Pass

Getting there

The hike starts at Eagle Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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