Bridge Creek Trailhead

Gives access to Pacific Crest Trail #2000 south to Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and Glacier Peak Wilderness, or north to Rainy and Harts Pass. Also provides access to  Copper Pass Trail #426 that enters Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness to the south.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Current trail conditions
Area Amenities:
  • Interpretive Site: Informative signs
  • Picnic tables: Picnic table
  • Parking: Yes
  • Toilets: vault toilet
  • Accessible: Yes
Fees: Recreation Pass required. ($5/vehicle/day pass available for purchase)
Permit Info: Wilderness permit not required.  Note: Permit required year round for all overnight stays in the backcountry of North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Open Season: July
Usage: Light
Best Season: August
Busiest Season: August-September
Restrictions: Certified weed free hay is required on National forestlands (processed grains are okay). Wilderness regulations apply within designated wilderness areas.
Closest Towns: Winthrop, WA
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Passes: Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Methow Valley Ranger District

General Information

Directions:

From Winthrop, Washington, drive west, about 33 miles, on Highway 20 to the Bridge Creek Trailhead on the right side of the highway.


Accessibility:

Access road closed in winter, usually reopens in May.


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Backpacking

Horse Riding