Trail · Lake Wenatchee
Lower Chiwawa ORV Trail
20.5 mi round trip1,269 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance20.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,269 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point2,606 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Lower Chiwawa ORV Trail is a 20.5-mile round trip, out and back from Alder Ridge OHV Trailhead. The route follows Alder Ridge-Mad River Trail, then Lower Chiwawa ORV 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 Alder Ridge OHV Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.