Peak · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Round Mountain
20 mi round trip4,897 ft gainVery hardDay hike: Free self-issueOvernight: Free self-issue
Get alerts for this hikePermits 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
Distance20 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,897 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit4,374 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Round Mountain is a peak reached by a 20-mile round trip from Purple Creek Trailhead. The route follows Lakeshore Trail, then Lakeshore (Chelan) Trail, then Fish Creek Trail, then Horton Butte Trail, then Round Lake Access Trail to the summit.
Heads up: off-trail finish (summit route not mapped).
Photos from hikers
Loading photos…
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 Purple Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.