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Recreation Region: Cle Elum Ranger District

Rachel Lake Trailhead

Provides access to Rachel Lake Trail #1313 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

General Information

Typically June - October

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

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 47.4007

Longitude: -121.2839

Directions

From I-90, take Exit 62 west of Cle Elum, onto paved Road 49 to Lake Kachess and follow it to the “T” junction near Kachess Campground. Turn left onto Forest Road 4930 and stay on it for about 5 miles up Box Canyon Creek to the trailhead parking, which is on the left. Trail starts across road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated May 5th, 2025