Recreation Region: Chelan Ranger District

Devils Backbone Trail

This route traverses the crest of Devil’s Backbone and provides outstanding viewing opportunities. Campsites with water are located at Handy Springs and Windy Camp. The trail has some steep rocky switchbacks and a few steep grades. For the most part it is an easy ride, but some sections require an experienced rider. This trail is maintained annually.

Active Alerts

Little Giant Fire Closure Order on the Wenatchee River and Entiat Ranger District

Specific Trail Information

Trail Number

1448

Trail Type

Standard/Terra Trail — A trail that has a surface consisting predominantly of the ground and that is designed and managed to accommodate use on that surface.

General Information

Handy Springs, and Windy Camp

Motorized use is limited to trail bikes.

Chelan Ranger District office entrance area with view of Lake Chelan behind the office.

Address: 428 W. Woodin Avenue Chelan, WA 98816
Phone: (509) 682-4900
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed for lunch from 11 to 11:30 a.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Trailhead/Starting Points

Handy Spring Campground or Stormy Mountain Trailhead

Directions

From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road #5900. Turn left up the Shady Pass Road, go 15 miles to the junction with Spur Road to Handy Springs Campground.

From Chelan, travel south on Highway 97A Alternate for 3 miles. Turn right onto Southshore Road and go approximately 20 miles to Shady Pass Road #5900. Turn left up the Shady Pass Road, go 3 miles to the Slide Ridge Road #8410. Turn left on Slide Ridge Road #8410, go approximately 16 miles to Stormy Mountain Trailhead.