Salmon La Sac Trailhead
Provides access to Waptus River Trail #1310, Cooper River Trail #1311, Pollallie Ridge Trail #1309 and Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
The trailhead is extremely busy 7 days a week during the summer months. Have a plan B. Please observe and obey parking signs. Do not block vehicles towing trailers.
General Information
Late May - Early November
- Wilderness permit required: To enter the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, visitors need to fill out a free permit at the trailhead.
- Wilderness regulations apply
Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual
Payment options: Recreation Pass or Scan & Pay*
*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to Scan & Pay on-site, even without service.
Recreation passes honored: Digital Day Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 47.4092
Longitude: -121.1038
Elevation
2,500 feet
Directions
From Cle Elum, take State Highway 903 for 19 miles to the entrance of Salmon La Sac Campground.
Do not enter the campground, rather veer right on the gravel road to the trailhead, about 1/4 mile.
Travel Considerations
Parking may be limited due to popularity of the trailhead.
Parking
Park horse trailers along the outer loop.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.
Hitch rails and stock ramps are available.
