Trail · Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness
West Fork Buttermilk Trail
15.2 mi round trip4,045 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
Distance15.2 miRound trip, out and back
Elevation gain4,045 ftTotal climb, round trip
High point7,482 ftFrom elevation data
Overview
West Fork Buttermilk Trail is a 15.2-mile round trip, out and back from West Fork Buttermilk Trailhead. The route follows West Fork Buttermilk 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.