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Cady Pass Trail #475
This trail follows the route of an old narrow gauge mining road that was used to access the most successful mine of the area - the Azurite Mine. The trail is mostly on open hillsides and ridge tops. There is no trail bridge over Slate Creek at the beginning of the trail. This crossing may be difficult in high water.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Current conditions |
|---|---|
| Fees: | No fee. |
| Open Season: | July |
| Restrictions: | Trailers are not allowed on Hart's Pass Road. All motorized recreational vehicles are prohibited on the trail. (You may encounter vehicles permitted of work related mining activities). |
| Closest Towns: | Winthrop, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: | Not required |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions: From Winthrop, take Highway 20 west about 14 miles to the Mazama turn off and turn right. At Mazama turn left onto Okanogan County Road 9140, and drive about 18.5 miles to Hart's Pass. (County Road 9140 becomes Forest Service Road 5400 and is also known as Hart's Pass Road.) At Hart's Pass follow FS Road 5400-700 to Chancellor. The trailhead is approximately 5.5 miles from Hart's Pass.Activities
Mountain Biking
See additional information under Backpacking.Day Hiking
See additional information under Backpacking.Backpacking
From the pass, one can wander the ridge out to Cady Point, at 6,542 feet, the site of an old fire lookout tower. The trail receives only light use, and may be brushy or hard to follow in places.Horse Riding
See additional information under Backpacking.
Location
Area/Length :
10.0 miles
