Peak · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
Star Peak
16.8 mi round trip5,176 ft gainVery hardDay 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
Distance16.8 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain5,176 ftTotal climb, round trip
Summit8,675 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
Star Peak is a peak reached by a 16.8-mile round trip from West Fork Buttermilk Trailhead. The route follows West Fork Buttermilk Trail, then Star Lake Path, then Star Peak Route to the summit.
Heads up: the last stretch to the top is off 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 West Fork Buttermilk Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.