Skip to main content
Site Open
Recreation Region: Skykomish Ranger District

Necklace Valley Trailhead

Provides access to: Necklace Valley Trail 1062 which enters Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

General Information

Open 24 hours/day

Alpine Lakes Wilderness self-issue permit is required for day and overnight use, obtained at the trailheads from May 15 to October 31. 
Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment. 

The Necklace Valley Trail is within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area where wilderness regulations apply. 

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

$5/vehicle/day

Ranger Station sign and American flag in front of the office.

Address: 74920 NE Stevens Pass Hwy Skykomish, WA 98288
Phone: (360) 677-2414
Hours: Open Wed-Fri 9 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.665556

Longitude: -121.287222

Directions

From Skykomish, WA travel east on US-2 (Stevens Pass Highway) for about 2 miles. Take a right on Foss River Road (Forest Service Road #68). Continue on Forest Service Road #68 for 4.1 miles to the trailhead and parking area on the left.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 16th, 2025