Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness

Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness


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Long, lean, and lovely best describes Lake Chelan; from Chelan's northeastern shore, Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness rears rapidly skyward to the crest of bold Sawtooth Range, which cuts diagonally through the area, rising serenely from the south to fall off dramatically on the north faces. Northeast of the crest, the terrain drops into the valley of the Twisp River only to climb again into a subrange. Wolf Creek and other creek drainages have cut deep ravines through much of the area, with elevations ranging from 1,100 feet to 9,000 feet. Visitors will find 63 lakes, many too small to have ever been named, often tucked into scenic cirques in the high country and without trail access. A pleasant forest covers the ground below the tree line, home to bears and mule deer. Winters are colder and summers hotter than in western Washington. All trailheads on the south side, on Lake Chelan, must be gained via a regularly scheduled ferry boat or a private craft. Trails entering from the west first cross North Cascades National Park or Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. Trails from the north and east cross miles of national forestland before entering the Wilderness. Parklike ridges and open forests encourage you to leave the trail for relatively easy bushwhacking travel. A high-quality Wilderness experience awaits.

Facilities: Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness provides camping nearby.

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or accepted for Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.

Best Time To Visit: Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness is open year-round.

Fees: No fees are charged.

Accessibility: This wilderness is not handicap accessible.

Rules: Do not litter.

Directions: To reach Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness from Okanogan, start out going northeast on 1st Avenue South toward Rose Street for 0.1 miles. Turn left onto Pine Street for 0.1 miles. Keep right at the fork to continue on Pine Street for 0.1 miles. Pine Street becomes 6th Avenue North for 0.3 miles. 6th Avenue North becomes Orchard Grade for 0.8 miles. Orchard Grade becomes Conconully Road for 17.2 miles. Conconully Road becomes Main Street South less than 0.1 miles. Travel about 5 miles west of the city of Conconully to reach the eastern boundary of the wilderness.

Attractions Near
Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness

Cedar Creek Trail #476
Eagle Creek Trail #410
Lake Chelan National Recreation Area
Libby Creek Trail #415
Mystery Campground
Okanogan National Forest
Poplar Flat Campground
Road's End Campground
War Creek Campground

Address

Methow Valley Ranger District-Okanogan National Forest

24 West Chewuch Road

Winthrop, Washington 98862

Phone
General: (509) 996-4003
Fax: (509) 996-2206
TTY: (509) 996-0000

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