Trail · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
North Creek Trail
11.7 mi round trip1,900 ft gainHardDay 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
Distance11.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain1,900 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point5,544 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
North Creek Trail is a 11.7-mile round trip, out and back from Gilbert Trailhead. The route follows Twisp Pass Trail, then North 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 PassGetting there
The hike starts at Gilbert Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.