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Icicle Creek Trailhead
WARNING: The bridge over French Creek 1.5 miles up Icicle Creek Trail #1551 is broken due to damage from heavy winter snowpack and is unsafe to cross. There is no way to ford the creek due to high water. No access to French Creek Trail #1595 or beyond bridge on Icicle Creek Trail. It is not known when bridge will be replaced. See Photos of Bridge
Provides access to: Icicle Creek Trail #1551 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness. This heavily-used trailhead also provides access to Icicle Creek Trail #1551, French Creek Trail #1595, French Ridge Trail #1564, and Frosty-Wildhorse Trail #1592 within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. There is a daily fee per vehicle parked at the trailhead, and an approved recreation pass is acceptable as payment. Hikers can self-register at the trailhead, and there is a vault toilet on-site.
At a Glance
| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day |
|---|---|
| Permit Info: | Wilderness permits are required. The self-issuing permits are free and are available at trailheads. |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply. See: Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations Booklet (PDF File) |
| Closest Towns: | Leavenworth, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | Vault Toilet |
| Passes: | Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. |
| Information Center: | Wenatchee River Ranger District, (509) 548-2550 |
General Information
Directions:From Leavenworth, WA, head southwest on US-2 West for 0.8 mile. Then turn left onto Icicle Road/Forest Road 7600 and follow it for about 20 miles. Stay left on Forest Road 7600 after passing Icicle Gorge Trailhead after about 16 miles on Icicle Creek Road.
General Notes:
Green Trails Map - #177 Chiwaukum Mts./#176 Stevens Pass
USGS Map - Jack Ridge/Chiwaukum Mountains/Stevens Pass