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Foggy Dew Trail (Section 1) #417
Sawtooth Backcountry multiple use trail brochure with map showing which trails are open to hikers, horses, mountain bikes and motorcycles. Quads are too wide for these trails.
The trail parallels the creek, staying on the north side, starting off traveling through ponderosa pine and Douglas fir forest. The forest changes to lodgepole pine about 2.5 miles and again to subalpine-lodgepole pine mix at bout 3.5 miles to the end of the route. The trail is fairly flat most of the distance, but is rocky 3.5 miles to its end. At 5 miles the trail joins with the Martin Creek Trail #429 (right fork) and Foggy Dew Trail Section II #417A (left fork) traveling into Merchants Basin.
Sawtooth Backcountry - brochure and map (Methow Valley and Chelan Ranger Districts)
Sawtooth Backcountry - map only. This is a GeoPDF which can be downloaded into phone apps such as Avenza so that you can locate yourself on the map while out on the trails.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | For current campground, trail or road�conditions go to: http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/alerts-notices |
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| Area Amenities: | Toilets, Parking |
| Fees: | NW Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Pass required. $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead. |
| Open Season: | Mid-July |
| Best Season: | August |
| Busiest Season: | August |
| Restrictions: | Access trails to Cooney and Martin Lakes are 1 mile long and are closed to motorbikes. Certified weed free hay is required on National forestlands (processed grains are okay). No quads allowed as trails are too narrow. |
| Closest Towns: | Twisp, WA |
| Water: | No potable water |
| Restroom: | no |
| Passes: | Not required. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District 509-996-4000 |
General Information
Directions: From Twisp take State Route 20 east for 3 miles. At that point it joins with State Route 153. Take SR 153 to Okanogan County Road 1029. Turn onto County Road 1029. Next turn onto County Road 1034 until it joins with Forest Service Road 4340. Travel about 5 miles to FS Road 4340-200 turn left and travel about 4 miles to the trailhead.Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking: See additional information under Backpacking.Lake and Pond Fishing
Recreation areas with activity Lake and Pond Fishing:Lake fishing at Sunrise Lake, Cooney Lake and Martin Lakes.
Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking: See additional information under Backpacking.Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking: Views are limited but the forest is pleasant. Specific Hazards/Difficulties: Use caution when near Foggy Dew Falls.Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding: See additional information under Backpacking.OHV Trail Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:Trail is too narrow for OHVs. See additional information under Backpacking.
Amenities
| Parking: | |
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| Toilets: | at trailhead only |
Related Information
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