Recreation Region: Wenatchee River Ranger District

Eightmile Trailhead

Provides access to Eightmile Lake Trail #1552 and Eightmile-Trout Creek Trail #1554 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Dogs are prohibited on Colchuck Lake trail, Stuart Lake trail and within the Enchantment Permit Area. Dogs whose sole purpose is to provide therapy, comfort, emotional support or crime deterrent DO NOT QUALIFY AS SERVICE DOGS under the regulation and are NOT ALLOWED.

Reservations

If headed into the Enchantment Permit area for overnight use, make your request at recreation.gov

General Information

An overnight reservation permit is required from May 15 to October 31 for entry to the unique Enchantments Area.

Wilderness permits for day-use are required. The self-issuing permits are available at trailheads.

Wilderness regulations apply.
Learn more: Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations Booklet (PDF File).
Non-motorized, no bicycles, no aircraft.
No Drones
Group size limit 8.
Dogs are prohibited between trailhead on Forest Road 7601 and Windy Pass, including Eightmile Lake and Caroline Lake area and within the Enchantment Permit Area.
Campfires are prohibited.
Use certified weed-free or commercially processed stock feed only.

Day Use: $5/vehicle/day (cash/check/digital).
Recreation Passes honored: Digital Day Use Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, Interagency Recreation Passes.

Contact Name: Wenatchee River Ranger District

Contact Phone: (509) 548-2550

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.53601

Longitude: -120.81401

Directions

From Leavenworth, follow US-2 West for 0.8 mile. Turn left onto Icicle Road (becomes Forest Road 7600) and travel about 8.5 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 7601 and follow it for about 3 miles to the trailhead.

Travel Considerations

The road that accesses Eightmile and Colchuck/Stuart trailhead is closed to vehicles every winter to protect the roadbed from damage and prevent hazardous travel on the steep exposed snow-covered road.

Parking

This is a heavily trafficked trailhead and be aware that parking is limited. DO NOT park where signs say it's not allowed, or visitor will be fined. This forest order prohibits parking in marked areas.