Chiwawa, Mad River, Entiat, Chelan Trail
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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 River Wenatchee Chelan, WA 98816 Ranger Districts National Forest (509) 682-4900 and some of Entiat Ranger District Entiat Mountains 2108 Entiat Way the best trail Entiat, WA 98822 Devils Backbone riding in the (509) 784-4700 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 www.fs.usda.gov/okawen Chelan County Sheriff 410 Washington St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 667-6851 EMERGENCY — CALL 911 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. LEGEND OFF-TRAIL TRAVEL CLOSURE Affecting wheeled travel - Upper Mad River #1409.1 Devils Backbone, TRAIL open to Hikers, Horses, GLACIER PEAK 1548 SEASONAL TRAIL CLOSURE Motorcycles, Mountain Bikes 6.0 Trail Number in italics WILDERNESS Affecting wheeled travel and pack and saddle stock. Entiat, Mad River, Mileage between dots - Blue Creek #1426 - Upper Mad River #1409.1 TRAIL with OPEN seasonal closure DUNCAN - Alder Ridge #1523 WHEN POSTED 1.4 Lower Chiwawa HILL - Upper Chikamin #1561 TRAIL closed to 7819' Check with Entiat Ranger District for latest information. Lake Chelan motorized MYRTLE LAKE NorthN Fork Entiat TH TRAILHEAD 1100' 2.2 Easiest 1400 TRAIL RATING More Difficult TH Most Difficult BIG HILL GARLAND TH PK 2 HIGHWAY Cottonwood TH 7525' 3100' 112 25 Mile Creek 1408 5606 Guard Station 6100 GRAVEL OR DIRT ROAD Three Creek Grouse 5900 Mtn CAMPGROUND Junior Spruce Shady Point Grove Pass To 6500' Handy To Trinity North 5900 Spring Chelan 1.0 TH TH Fork 1443 TH 2.6 1265 1561 4400' Schaefer 51 Halfway 1443 Springs 2.4 Creek 6.2 KLONE 6.0 1.0 1448 7.5 3.2 TH 1444 TH 2000' 1534 8.2 TH 1409.2 PEAK 4.0 TH 6820' Rock 2.2 1409.1 5605 1.0 Silver 3.0 Snowberry Creek 1425 Falls 6200 1524CHIKAMIN CR MINNOW 6.5 1445 4708' Chiwawa River Road LAKE CREEK ANGLE 1266 6.0 TH 3.7 .8 PEAK POT TH Finner MAD TWO LITTLE Lake 6740' 3.0 10.0 PEAK LAKE LAKES Creek 1.0 1426 DEVILS BACKBONE 3.6 RIDGE 5825' TH 2200' 1409.1 3.7 TH 6210 4.1 1.7 CREEK 6.8 1448 TOMMY 1423 2.5 1424 Fox 8410 62 TH Creek 1548 STORMY 5.7 Entiat River Road 1.2 MTN. 1.2 1417 1415 4.5 1.8 7198' Windy 3.9 .7 Camp 1.5 COUGAR 1.0 1415 RIDGE TH 1523 MTN 6701' .5 Grouse 1.7 Creek 3.2 11 51 ALDER TH 1409.1 1.7 2400' 1418 TYEE MTN 1548 TH 3.2 1416 LOOKOUT 6654' 6104 7.5 4.7 5.9 1413 5713 5.2 8410 MAVERICK 4400' TH 1548 TH Lake Wenatchee SADDLE gate Ranger Station 4.0 1409 Lake Wenatchee Fish Lake TH 6101 62 1.8 MAD RIVER Goose CHIWAWACreek LOOP RD 2.5 Glacier TH 5700 ALPINE 5711 5709 View LOOKOUT State GROCERIES 1409 6237' Park GAS 6100 1800' Deep NASON RIDGE Creek 2.5 300 5703 1583 BEAVER VALLEY RD Deer 5380 POTATO CREEK TH Camp 9.0 Nason 5200 Creek 5300 MUD CREEK To Seattle 6 207 51 2 TH Pine 5814' Flat PLAIN 2000' GROCERIES Sugarloaf Peak 5700 GAS Lookout To Leavenworth To Leavenworth To Entiat.