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Pass · Lake Chelan

War Creek Pass

15.1 mi round trip6,055 ft gainVery hardDay hike: No permitOvernight: No permit
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightNo permit
No permit or reservation. Camp at least 200 ft from lakes and streams.

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

Distance15.1 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain6,055 ftTotal climb, round trip
Pass elevation6,963 ftFrom elevation data

Overview

War Creek Pass is a pass reached by a 15.1-mile round trip from Purple Creek Trailhead. The route follows Purple Creek Trail, then War Creek Trail to the pass.

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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).

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Getting there

The hike starts at Purple Creek Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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