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For more information... National Forest Welcome to Chelan Ranger District Recreation Trails the Okanogan– 428 W. Woodin Ave. Chelan, Entiat, and Wenatchee Chelan, WA 98816 Ranger Districts National Forest (509) 682-4900 and some of Entiat Ranger District 2108 Entiat Way the best trail Entiat, WA 98822 Devils Backbone riding in the (509) 784-1511 Lower Chiwawa country . . . Wenatchee River Ranger District 600 Sherbourne Mad River Leavenworth, WA 98826 (509) 548-2550 Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest Headquarters 215 Melody Lane Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 664-9200

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Chelan County Sheriff 410 St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 667-6851

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United States Forest Service Okanogan – Department Pacific Northwest Wenatchee of Agriculture Region National Forest Funding for this brochure provided by NW Forest Pass funds and the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family TREAD LIGHTLY status. To file a complaint of discrimination write: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Ave, SW, ON PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LAND Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA Entiat Mountains Forest Service is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Welcome to the Okanogan–Wenatchee Trail Etiquette Motorcycle Requirements National Forest and some of the best w Operate motorcycles and bicycles at a safe trail riding in the country STREET LEGAL MOTORCYCLES speed, maintaining a stopping distance of are allowed on all Forest roads and designated 1/3 your sight distance at all times. Forest trails that are open to motorized use. This is a multiple use trail system, w Stay on the trails. Short-cutting switchbacks used by a variety of recreationists who or traveling off trail kills vegetation and Street legal requirements: enjoy the outdoors—motorcyclists, causes erosion and scars to the landscape. w working headlight, taillight, brake lights mountain bikers, hikers, and horsemen. Regardless w Observe and obey all posted signs, w two mirrors of the mode of transportation used to enjoy this warnings, and seasonal closures to ensure w horn area, visitors come to experience the forest and future use. high country of the Northwest in their own way. w muffler with spark arrester, USDA Forest w Motorcycles and mountain bikes yield to Please be courteous and understanding towards all Service approved oncoming traffic, pull off on the downhill side other trail users, and learn about the regulations of the trail and kill your engine. Take off your w D.O.T. approved tires and closures that affect this area. This brochure is helmet and communicate with horseriders w valid State license plate designed to help maximize your enjoyment of this on how best to pass each other. multiple use trail system. Please read and follow w motorcycle endorsement w Pass horses that have pulled off the trail only w D.O.T. approved helmet the guidelines regarding trail etiquette and safety to when the lead rider gives you the signal to ensure the best experience possible. do so. A Northwest Forest Pass is required for parking TRAIL LEGAL MOTORCYCLES at trailheads and for camping in some areas. w Motorcycles and mountain bikes slow down are allowed on designated Forest trails that are Passes are available at district offices and many when approaching or overtaking hikers, say open to motorized use. local stores. Hi and signal how many of your group are to follow. Trail legal requirements: TREAD LIGHTLY w Keep your forest clean. Pack out all garbage. w working headlight, taillight, at night or during poor visibility ravel only where motorized vehicles are permitted Trail Safety w spark arrester, USDA Forest Service T approved w There are elements of risk that common sense espect the rights of hikers, skiers, and personal awareness can help reduce. w muffler that limits exhaust noise to 105 R campers, and others to enjoy their Know your abilities and ride appropriately. decibels activities undisturbed w current ORV permit tabs, permits are good w Wear a helmet, eye protection, and other for one year ducate yourself by obtaining travel maps protective gear when riding. E and regulations from public agencies, complying with signs and barriers, and w Never ride alone. Leave an itinerary with ATVs—Three and Four Wheelers asking owners’ permission to cross family or friends. All roads and trails are closed to ATVs. Inquire private property at your local Ranger Station for possible use w Watch for changing conditions. Be prepared areas. for the unexpected — carry first aid kit, void streams, lakeshores, meadows, emergency repair equipment, food/water, muddy roads and ATVs are allowed on: A warm clothing. trails, steep hillsides, wildlife, w private land with landowner's permission and livestock w Water from streams and lakes must be treated w specially managed ORV parks in Washington or boiled before drinking. rive responsibly to protect the (the nearest are at Moses Lake or Vantage) D environment and preserve opportunities w Be careful with fire and make sure campfires to enjoy your vehicle on wild lands are out and cold to the touch. To Chelan

Guard Station 25 Mile Creek 5300 2000'

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8410 8410

Snowberry MUD CREEK MUD Mtn

4708' Grouse 1.0 POT Windy Camp PEAK

TH 3.0

TH STORMY CREEK POTATO MTN.

5900 To Entiat 7198'

51 1266

1448 5380 1100' 10.0 7.5

1265 4.1 Point Lake Chelan Junior DEVILS BACKBONE Handy Spring 3.0 Lower Chiwawa Lower Chiwawa

5700 1448 Flat Pine PEAK

TH ANGLE Devils Backbone, 2.4 6740' 5703

TH 2000' 51

Entiat, Mad River, Entiat, Mad River, 1444

6500' 5700 4.0 6 2.6

1445 300

1443 1.0 6654' LOOKOUT 6.0 5709 TYEE MTN

5711 5713

TH 6.0

1443

Pass Road 1413 Shady 7.5 1409 2.5

1.7 gate BIG

HILL

112 5900 TH LAKE CREEK LAKE Sugarloaf Peak Lookout Fox

2200'

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Creek 2.5 Creek 1416 Lake

5814'

TH 5.2 Falls Springs Silver Halfway 3.2 OPEN

TH 1423

1415 5.7 MAD RIVER WHEN POSTED 5605

TH 5200

51

6.8 1.0

CREEK 5.9 1409 .5 1418

TH 5606 1424

1425 1415

1.8 4.0 6701' 1.2 TOMMY Fork North 4400'

MTN 1417 6101 TH COUGAR

8.2 .7 NorthN Fork Entiat 1409.1 Deer Camp Grove Spruce 2.5 3.2

1426 1.2 1.5

Creek

1.7 TWO LITTLE LAKES Three SADDLE

TH Deep

3.7 Creek MAVERICK PEAK - Blue Creek #1426 - Upper Mad River #1409.1 - Alder Ridge #1523 - Upper Chikamin #1561

KLONE 3.9 6820' OFF-TRAIL TRAVEL CLOSURE Affecting wheeled travel - Upper Mad River #1409.1

SEASONAL TRAIL CLOSURE Affecting wheeled travel and pack saddle stock. 1.8

Check with Entiat Ranger District for latest information. 6100 .8 1.0 1.7 To Leavenworth 1409.1

6104 1548 TH

3100'

RIDGE

ALDER ALDER GAS

TH 1409.1 Cottonwood 3.7

Creek Goose 5825' 3.2 1523

4.7 7819'

PLAIN HILL 2.2 1.0 11 MAD LAKE GROCERIES DUNCAN 1400 1409.2 1548 CHIWAWA LOOP RD 6.2

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4.5 62 1.4

TH 1408 BEAVER VALLEY RD

6.5 2400' GAS 4400' GROCERIES PK

7525' 1548

Creek 1534 Lake Fish

Grouse

WILDERNESS 2.2 Creek

TH Nason LAKE

GARLAND GLACIER PEAK 1561 CHIKAMIN CR 207 MYRTLE RIDGE TH Park

To Leavenworth

6210 State 1524 3.6

TH MINNOW 62

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1800' 2

TH Finner Ranger Station Lake Wenatchee 6200

TH Road

1583 9.0 Rock Creek View Glacier

TRAIL RATING Lake Wenatchee with closed to open to Hikers, Horses, HIGHWAY GRAVEL OR DIRT ROAD CAMPGROUND Trail Number in italics Mileage between dots Creek Motorcycles, Mountain Bikes TRAIL TRAIL TRAIL TRAILHEAD seasonal closure motorized Schaefer Easiest LEGEND 2

TH 6100

To Trinity NASON RIDGE 6.0 1548 Most Difficult More Difficult More

6237' To ALPINE LOOKOUT Seattle