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Waptus Pass Trail #1329
The Waptus Pass Trail begins at Waptus River Trail #1310 and ends at Pete Lake Trail #1323.
This trail connects Pete Lake Trail No. 1323 with the Waptus River Trail No. 1310. It climbs steeply from both ends at Pete Lake and Waptus Lake to reach Waptus Pass. Waptus Pass is not a high alpine pass but a broad parkland of meadows and subalpine forest. The trail passes junctions with the Escondido Lake Trail No. 1320, Waptus Burn Trail No. 1329.3, and Polallie Ridge Trail No. 1309 enroute.
SETTING: Old-growth forest, meadow, creek valley, river, lake.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | July - September |
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| Fees: | $5/vehicle/day or Northwest Forest Pass, or Federal Interagency Recreation Pass required at Pete Lake and Salmon La Sac trailheads. |
| Closest Towns: | Roslyn, Cle Elum |
General Information
Directions:Access from Pete Lake Trailhead or Salmon La Sac Trailhead
Activities
Day Hiking
Four miles from the nearest trailhead, this trail does not receive much dayhike use.
| Difficulty Level: | More to Most Difficult |
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Backpacking
This trail serves as a big connector to form loop trips from Pete Lake to Waptus Lake and beyond.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Horse Riding
This trail connects two popular horsepacking areas, Pete Lake and Waptus Lake.
| Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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