Recreation Region: Wenatchee River Ranger District

Pacific Crest - Stevens Pass North Trailhead

This heavily used trailhead provides access to Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (Stevens Pass North) and Pacific Crest Trail #2000 (Stevens Pass South).

From Stevens Pass heading north the Pacific Crest Trail traverses popular Henry M. Jackson and Glacier Peak Wildernesses before entering the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, North Cascades National Park, and Pasayten Wilderness. The prime attraction here is Glacier Peak, and the rugged, roller coaster, switch-backing route around it offers a memorable experience to trail users.

Also visit the Pacific Crest Trail website for more information and maps.

General Information

Green Trails Map - #176 Stevens Pass/#144 Benchmark Mtn/#112 Glacier Peak

USGS Map - Stevens Pass/Labyrinth Mountain/Captain Point/Benchmark Mountain/Poe Mountain/Glacier Peak East/Glacier Peak West, WA

Wilderness Permit Required: To enter this wilderness, visitors need to fill out a free permit at the trailhead.
Wilderness Regulations apply

Restrictions:

The trail is closed to motorized vehicles and bicycles.
Maximum group size is 12 (people and stock combined).
Camp in established campsites.

Parking Fee: A valid annual recreation pass (Northwest Forest Pass or America the Beautiful Interagency Pass) OR a $5 day pass is required to park at trailhead. Day pass can be paid in cash or check at the trailhead.

Getting There

Elevation

6000'

Directions

From Leavenworth, head southwest on US-2 West for about 35 miles to Stevens Pass. The trail begins at the Stevens Pass Trailhead located on the north side of US-2 at Stevens Pass Ski Area.

The Pacific Crest Trail from Stevens Pass to White Pass is 37 miles. This section of the trail may also be accessed from Smithbrook Trail #1590, Top Lake Trail #1506, Little Wenatchee Trail #1525, Cady Creek Trail #1501, Cady Ridge Trail #1532, White River Trail #1507, and Indian Creek Trail #1502.