Williams Creek Trailhead
Trailhead gives access to Williams Lake Trail #407 in Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Check for current conditions online at www.fs.usda.gov/okawen/conditions |
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Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
Fees: | A recreation pass is required (A $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at nearby Twisp River Horse Camp trailhead). |
Open Season: | July |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | August |
Busiest Season: | August |
Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply. Certified weed-free hay required on national forest lands (processed grain okay). |
Closest Towns: | Twisp, WA |
Water: | No |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (1) |
Passes: | A recreation pass is required (A $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at nearby Twisp River Horse Camp trailhead). |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Twisp travel west on paved Twisp River Road (county road 9114) for 12 miles, until it becomes paved Forest Service Road 44. Drive 2.5 miles, turn left and cross War Creek Bridge, after crossing bridge turn right onto Forest Service Road 4430 and drive for 3.5 miles, and turn left unto Williams Trailhead Road.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Lake fishing at Williams Lake.
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Limited grazing. There are areas along the lake shore closed for revegetation. Please tie the stock 200 feet or further from the lake shore and let these areas recover.
Viewing Plants
Gold colored alpine larches are beautiful in late September to early October.
Viewing Scenery
The area above the lake provides spectacular mountain views.
Amenities
Interpretive Site: | |
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Picnic tables: | |
Parking: | |
Toilets: |