Loop · Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Rainbow Loop Trail
4.3 mi loop1,118 ft gainModerateDay hike: No permitOvernight: Reservation
Get alerts for this hikePermits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
Day hikes in the national park need no permit or reservation.
OvernightReservation
Every overnight stay needs a wilderness permit, year-round. Reserve on Recreation.gov or walk up in Marblemount.
Permit calendar
Early-access lotteryEarly March
Winners bookLate March to April
General reservationsLate April
Walk-up permitsMid-May to early October
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area rules from the National Park Service. Exact dates are set each year; past years followed this pattern. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance4.3 miFull loop
Elevation gain1,118 ftTotal climb
High point2,246 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Rainbow Loop Trail is a 4.3-mile loop starting from Trailhead on Stehekin Valley Road. The route follows Rainbow Loop Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
National park trailheads here have no entrance fee. Check posted signs for any parking rules.
Getting there
The hike starts at Trailhead on Stehekin Valley Road. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.