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Canyon Creek Trailhead

Provides access to Jackita Ridge Trail #738 within Pasayten Wilderness and unmaintained Chancellor/Canyon Creek Trail #754.

Current Conditions
There is no bridge over Canyon Creek on Jackita Ridge Trail #738. The Jackita Ridge Trail accesses the popular Devil’s Dome loop (shared loop with North Cascades National Park). 
Normally this creek runs very high and is a difficult and potentially hazardous ford in spring and early summer. By late summer and fall this creek is normally fordable.

General Information

Not accessible during the winter season when North Cascades Scenic Highway (State Route 20) is closed. 

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.7065

Longitude: -120.9183

Elevation

1,900 feet

Directions

From Winthrop, drive State Route 20 west 55.1 miles, or 32.8 miles east from Marblemount, to the Canyon Creek Trailhead (near mile post 141).

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 16th, 2025