Chikamin Tie ORV Trail #1561
This trail has a seasonal closure to horses, motorbikes and mountain bikes mid-October through mid-July.
The Chikamin Tie ORV Trail is 6.2 miles long, gains 2600 feet of elevation, and is primarily used by motorcycles and mountain bikes. It is rated a more difficult ride. The trail begins at the Chikamin Tie ORV Trailhead and proceeds to climb up briefly until it intersects with the Minnow Ridge ORV Trail #1524 and the Chikamin Creek ORV Trail #1534. The trail keeps climbing through brushy and rocky terrain, and crosses Chikamin Ridge Road/ Forest Road 6210 at about 2 miles. The trail continues to switchback up and down varying terrain for another 4.1 miles, until it ends at Upper Mad River Trail #1409.1.
There is a seasonal closure, which applies to bikes, motorcycles and horses, beyond Chikamin Ridge Road due to snow and wet trail conditions. The closure usually lasts until early to mid-July.
The annual seasonal closure is to protect natural resources, minimize damage to trails, and maintain quality trail systems. The seasonal closure protects trails from damage caused by wheeled and stock travel on muddy trails. When closed, the trails are open to hikers only. Trails are usually opened to wheeled and stock travel in mid July.
At a Glance
Restrictions: | ATVs are prohibited. Seasonal closure for motorcycles, mountain bikes, and stock beyond Forest Road 6210. |
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Closest Towns: | Leavenworth, WA |
General Information
Directions:The trail begins at the junction of Minnow Ridge ORV TRail #1524 and Chikamin Creek ORV Trail #1534. Parking is available at the Chikamin Tie ORV Trailhead located 6 miles north on Chikamin Creek Road #6210. The trail ends at the Upper Mad River Trail #1409.1.
General Notes:
Green Trails Map - #146 Plain
USGS Map - Chikamin Creek, WA
Activities
Mountain Biking
Recreation areas with activity Mountain Biking:Seasonal closure to motorcycles, mountain bikes, and stock beyond Chikamin Creek Road #6210.
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Day Hiking
Recreation areas with activity Day Hiking:Backpacking
Recreation areas with activity Backpacking:Horse Riding
Recreation areas with activity Horse Riding:Seasonal closure to motorcycles, mountain bikes, and stock beyond Chikamin Creek Road #6210.
OHV Trail Riding
Recreation areas with activity OHV Trail Riding:ATVs are prohibited.
Seasonal closure to motorcycles, mountain bikes, and stock beyond Chikamin Creek Road #6210.
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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