Loop · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
East Fork Buttermilk Trail
6.2 mi loop1,314 ft gainModerateDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
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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
Distance6.2 miFull loop
Elevation gain1,314 ftTotal climb
High point7,410 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
East Fork Buttermilk Trail is a 6.2-mile loop starting from East Fork Buttermilk Trailhead. The route follows East Fork Buttermilk 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at East Fork Buttermilk Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.