Hiking
The trails of the beautiful Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest can entice anyone to get outdoors. From smooth paths meandering through deep quiet forests to challenging ascents up a boulder-studded mountain, opportunities abound for every skill level.
Backpacking offers getaways to places few people ever see. With hundreds of miles of trails, hikers can explore areas where they encounter nature in solitude.
A variety of trails can deliver an interesting day hike on the forest. Some are accessible for people with disabilities and some offer a rugged hike.
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Finner Creek Campground
Site Open
Small campground with ~3 sites, located along Finner Creek, near the Chiwawa River. 17 miles from Lake Wenatchee, this campground offers trailhead access.
Fish Lake Way Trailhead
Provides access to Fish Lake Way Trail #971A and Bumping Lake Trail #971 within William O. Douglas Wilderness.
Flat Campground
Site Open
This forested campground is located along Eightmile Creek. Easy access for trailers. On paved Forest Road #5130.
Foggy Dew Campground
Site Open
This campground is located at the confluence of the North Fork Gold Creek and Foggy Dew Creek. Nearby trails allow hiking and mountain biking. There is also access to a motorbike use area. Check…
Foggy Dew Trailhead
This forested trailhead gives access to Foggy Dew Trail #417, Foggy Dew Trail 471B (into Merchants Basin) and Navarre Way Trail #424. Check the map to see which trails are open to hikers, horses,…
Fourth of July Trailhead
The 4th of July trailhead is located southwest of Leavenworth along the Icicle River Road # 7600. It provides access to the Fourth of July Creek Trail #1579.
Gilbert Trailhead
Provides access to North Creek Trail #413, Twisp Pass Trail #432, Copper Pass Trail #426 (via Twisp Pass Trail #432) and Twisp River Trail #440 within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
Glacier View Campground
Site Open
Located on the south shore of Lake Wenatchee. This campground also offers 16 walk-in sites located on the lakeshore.
Goat Creek Trailhead - Naches
Site Open
This trailhead is on the Bumping River Road just downstream of Cougar Flat Campground. It provides access to the north side of the William O. Douglass Wilderness via the Goat Creek Trail (#959) and…
Goat Peak Trailhead
Provides access to Goat Peak Lookout Trail #457.