Libby Creek Trail #415

A steep 5.3 mile trail entering the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, reaching 7,620 feet elevation, and arriving at the scenic destination of Libby Lake.

The beginning of this trail follows an old skid road and is steep for the first 1,000 feet. It then joins the trail, climbing steadily for the first mile and hitting a small section of burned forest from the 2018 Crescent Mountain Fire.  At about 1.6mi, starting up the ridge, the trail enters the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.  

At about 2 miles, the route drops down to a trail bridge over North Fork Libby Creek.  The trail then climbs steadily through forest with occasional openings, crossing two creeks at 6,400 feet and 6,800 feet. The final 0.75 mile becomes steep and winds its way through talus rock to Libby Lake.

Along the trail about 4 miles in, there are remnants of an old log cabin which was built in the early 1900’s.  A rock dam is also visible that was constructed in 1911.  At the time it was used to control the lake's level for irrigation purposes. 

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