War Creek Trailhead
Provides access to: War Creek Trail #408 within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness. Trail enteres Lake Chelan National Recreation Area. The trail travels through a forested area which becomes thinner as you travel up the trail. This trail is a historic route that follows War Creek to a high pass that leads into the North Cascades Park Recreation area. A North Cascades National Park backcounty permit is required to camp in the recreation area. The trail has a wonderful view of the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Mountain range from the pass.
At a Glance
Current Conditions: | Current conditions information |
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Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking |
Fees: | A Recreation Pass is required. ($5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the Twisp River Horse Camp or at Gilbert trailhead). |
Permit Info: | Wilderness permit not required. Note: Permit required year round for all overnight stays in the backcountry of North Cascades National Park. |
Open Season: | Mid July |
Usage: | Light |
Best Season: | summer |
Busiest Season: | summer |
Restrictions: | Wilderness regulations apply. Certified weed-free hay required on national forest lands (processed grain okay). |
Closest Towns: | Twisp, WA |
Water: | No drinking water |
Restroom: | Pit toilet (1) |
Passes: | A Recreation Pass is required. ($5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the Twisp River Horse Camp or at Gilbert trailhead). |
Operated By: | Forest Service |
Information Center: | Methow Valley Ranger District, 24 West Chewuch Road, Winthrop, WA 98862 509-996-4000 |
General Information
Directions:From Twisp, drive west on Twisp River Road (county road #9114), in about 10 miles turn left onto Buttermilk Creek Road (county road 1090) which crosses a bridge across Twisp River, follow the road to the right West Buttermilk Creek Road onto road that becomes Forest Service Road #4420. Drive about 4 miles to junction with Forest Service Road #4430, continue straight on 4430 and turn left onto War Creek Trailhead Road #4430-100 road and travel about 1.5 miles to the trailhead.
Activities
Day Hiking
Backpacking
Horse Riding
Amenities
Interpretive Site: | |
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Picnic tables: | |
Parking: | |
Toilets: | vault toilets |