Rainy Pass Picnic Site and Trailhead (Hwy 20 south
This forested, paved trailhead has shady picnic spots and that gives access to Rainy Lake Trail #310, an easy, fully accessible, paved trail with no elevation gain, and also gives access to Lake Ann/Maple Pass Loop Trail #740.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current trail conditions |
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Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
Fees: | Recreation Pass required for parking. $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead. |
Open Season: | July |
Usage: | Heavy |
Best Season: | August-September |
Busiest Season: | July-mid October |
Restrictions: | No overnight camping allowed within 1/4 mile of Rainy Lake, Lake Ann, Heather Pass, or Maple Pass. Trail closed to: pack and saddle stock, motorized and mechanized travel. |
Closest Towns: | Winthrop, WA |
Water: | Potable Water in summer |
Restroom: | Vault Toilet (2) |
Passes: | Recreation Pass required for parking. $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead. |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District |
General Information
Directions:From Winthrop drive west on State Route 20 about 35 miles to Rainy Pass. Park in the south parking lot on the left side of the highway.
Accessibility:
Rainy Lake Trail #310, an easy, paved, trail with no elevation gain is fully accessible to wheelchairs.
Activities
Lake and Pond Fishing
Lake fishing in Rainy Lake.
Day Hiking
To Rainy Lake or Lake Ann/Maple Pass Loop
Backpacking
To Lewis Lake or Wing Lake (no developed trails).
Picnicking
Picnic tables are available at this site for day use.
Amenities
Interpretive Site: | interpretive information |
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Picnic tables: | day use picnic tables |
Parking: | off highway parking |
Toilets: | vault toilets |
Accessible: | Fully accessible, easy, paved trail with no elevation gain. |