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Trail · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness

Prince Creek Trail #1255

23.9 mi round trip6,960 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

Distance23.9 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,960 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point6,567 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

Prince Creek Trail #1255 is a 23.9-mile round trip, out and back from Lakeshore Trail. The route follows Lakeshore (Chelan) Trail, then Prince Creek Trail #1255.

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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 Lakeshore Trail. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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