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Recreation Region: Cle Elum Ranger District

Red Top Trailhead

This trailhead is the start of Red Top Trail #1364.1 that leads up to Red Top Lookout. The lookout is closed but the trail is open. 

General Information

June - Late October

No fees are required for this site

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.2982

Longitude: -120.7609

Elevation

5,100 feet

Directions

From Cle Elum, follow Highway 970/97 approximately 19 miles and turn left on Forest Road 9738, follow 9738 west to Road 9702, follow 9702 south, then north to the trailhead just under Red Top Mountain, about 7 miles from Highway 97.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated June 16th, 2025