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Recreation Region: Chelan Ranger District

Devil's Backbone Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Devil's Backbone Trail. 

General Information

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

No fees are required for this site

Chelan Ranger District office entrance area with view of Lake Chelan behind the office.

Address: 428 W. Woodin Avenue Chelan, WA 98816
Phone: (509) 682-4900
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed for lunch from 11 to 11:30 a.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.9785

Longitude: -120.4151

Elevation

6,500 feet

Directions

From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road #5900. Turn left up the Shady Pass Road, go 15 miles to the junction with spur road to Handy Springs Campground. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Nearby Trails

Recreation Opportunities

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OHV Motorcycles Info

Single track, motorcycles only, no ATVs

Last updated June 10, 2026