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, so as to avoid blocking vehicles towing trailers.
General Information
Early May - Early November
- Wilderness Permit Required: To enter this wilderness, visitors need to fill out a free permit at the trailhead.
- Wilderness Regulations apply
- Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations Booklet (pdf file)
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: 47.4092
Longitude: -121.1038
Directions
From Cle Elum: take State Highway 903 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.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
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.
