Lake · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Star Lake
24.5 mi round trip5,828 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
Distance24.5 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,828 ftTotal climb, round trip
Lake elevation7,192 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Star Lake is a lake reached by a 24.5-mile round trip from Eagle Creek Trailhead. The route follows Eagle Creek Trail, then Oval Creek Trail, then Oval Pass Trail, then Summit Trail-Wilderness, then Fish Creek Trail to the shore.
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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 Eagle Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.