Trail · Entiat
Mad River Trail
31.4 mi round trip3,832 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
Distance31.4 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain3,832 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point4,367 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Mad River Trail is a 31.4-mile round trip, out and back from Lower Mad River Trailhead. The route follows Mad River 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 Lower Mad River Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.