Stafford Creek Trailhead

Trailhead for Stafford Creek Trail and access to Navajo Pass and Peak.

At a Glance

Operational Hours: Mid-May - late October
Fees: $5/vehicle/day or Northwest Forest Pass, or Federal Interagency Recreation Pass required at trailhead. Fee tube located at the trailhead. Discover Pass not valid on National Forest land.
Permit Info: Self-issued Wilderness Permit required to enter Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Available at trailhead. 
Usage: Medium-Heavy
Closest Towns: Cle Elum, Ellensburg
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Operated By: Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From Cle Elum travel east and north on Hwy 970 approximately 8.5 miles and turn left on Teanaway Road. Proceed 13 miles to the end of the pavement and veer righto onto FS Road 9737. Continue another 1.5 mile and veer right onto FS Road 9703. The trailhead is about 2 miles on the right. 


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Backpacking