Cooney Lake Trail #434

The trail begins at the Martin Creek Trail #429, passes Cooney Lake at 0.2 mile, continues with a steep climb to the shoulder of Switchback Peak with expansive views, and ends at the upper end of Merchant Basin at the Foggy Dew Section 2 Trail #417.1.

Open to hikers, horses and mountain bikes. This trail is closed to motorcycles and E-bikes.

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:	Current trail conditions.
Fees:	No fees
Permit Info:	None required.
Open Season:	July
Best Season:	August-September
Busiest Season:	August
Restrictions:	Certified weed free hay is required on National forest lands (processed grains are okay). Trail closed to motorcycles. E-Bikes (with full electric motor power or pedal assist) are not allowed.
Closest Towns:	Twisp, WA
Water:	No potable water
Restroom:	No
Passes:	None required
Operated By:	Forest Service
Information Center:	Methow Valley Ranger District 509 996-4000.

General Information

Directions:

From Twisp, take State Route 20 south for 2 miles to junction with State Route 153, drive south for 12 miles to Gold Creek Loop Road (county road #1029), and drive about 0.75 mile turn right onto Gold Creek Road (county road #1034), which becomes forest service road #4340. Drive about 6 miles and turn left onto forest service road 4340-300. Drive 4.6 miles to Crater Creek Trailhead at the end of the road. Travel 2 miles up Eagle Lakes Trail 431 and turn left onto Martin Creek Trail #429. Travel about 6 miles to Cooney Lake Trail 434 on the right.