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East Fork Buttermilk Trailhead
Trailhead gives access to East Fork Buttermilk Trail #420 which follows East Fork Buttermilk Creek within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | For current conditions go to: http://www.fs.usda.gov/alerts/okawen/alerts-notices |
|---|---|
| Fees: | No fee, no pass required. |
| Permit Info: | No permit required. |
| Open Season: | Late June |
| Usage: | Light |
| Best Season: | August |
| Busiest Season: | August |
| Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply |
| Closest Towns: | Twisp, WA |
| Water: | No |
| Restroom: | No |
| Passes: | No pass required. |
| Operated By: | Forest Service |
| Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Twisp, drive west on Twisp River Road (county Road 9114) for about 10 miles, turn left onto Forest Service Road 43, crossing Buttermilk Bridge across Twisp River, stay to the left and follow the road for about 6 miles. Turn right on Forest Service Road 4300-400 and follow it for about 3.2 miles to the roadside parking at the trailhead at a switchback just past the East Fork Buttermilk Creek crossing (the road continues up to Buttermilk Butte).