Trail · Twisp and Sawtooth
Twisp River Trail
27.7 mi round tripMulti-day backpackDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
Permits and reservations
Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
Camping overnightAllowed
No permit. Dispersed camping is generally allowed on national forest land unless posted otherwise. No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.
Source: official rules · Last checked Oct 2026 · Auto-checked
Outside wilderness and park boundaries, on Forest Service land. Matched from official boundaries and trail managers. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.
About the trail
Distance27.7 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gainNot measuredTotal climb, round trip
High pointNot mappedFrom elevation data
Overview
Twisp River Trail is a 27.7-mile round trip, out and back from Twisp River Trail Trailhead. The route follows Twisp River Trail.
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What you need
Parking and passes
Forest Service trailhead: display a Northwest Forest Pass, a $5 day pass, or an interagency pass (America the Beautiful).
Buy a Northwest Forest PassGetting there
The hike starts at Twisp River Trail Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.