West Fork Buttermilk Trailhead
Provides access to West Fork Buttermilk Trail #411 which enters Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
General Information
Wilderness regulations apply within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
No Fees are required for this site.
- 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 Twisp River Horse Camp or at the Gilbert trailhead.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 48.3114
Longitude: -120.3365
Directions
From Twisp, WA drive west 10 miles on Twisp River Road (county road 9114) Then turn left onto Buttermilk Creek Road crossing Buttermilk Bridge across Twisp River, and follow East Buttermilk Creek Road (Forest Road 43) to the left and follow for about 3 miles. Then turn right on the 4300-500 spur road and stay on spur road 500 for 2.2 miles to trailhead at the end of the road.
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.
Certified weed-free hay is required on national forest lands (processed grain is okay).
