Devils Gulch and Mission Ridge Trail
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Mission Ridge National Forest For more information... Wenatchee River Ranger District Recreation Trails 600 Sherbourne Wenatchee River Ranger District Leavenworth, WA 98826 (509) 548-2550 Okanogan–Wenatchee National Forest Mission Ridge Headquarters 215 Melody Lane Devils Gulch Wenatchee, WA 98801 Tronsen Ridge (509) 664-9200 www.fs.usda.gov/okawen Tronsen Ridge Chelan County Sheriff 410 Washington St. Wenatchee, WA 98801 (509) 667-6851 EMERGENCY — CALL 911 Devils Gulch 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 Red Hill Trail 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. Leavenworth 2 Highway To Devils Gulch Stevens Paved Road Pass Mission Ridge Gravel or Dirt Road 1223 Trail Open to Hikers, Horses, To Chelan 3.8 Motorcycles and Mountain Bikes Tronsen Ridge trail number in italics 97 mileage between dots Trail Closed to Motorized Use 2 Oct 15 to June 15 97 TH Trailhead To Okanogan Trail Rating or Cashmere Waterville 800' Cottage Easiest More Difficult Most Difficult Pioneer Ave. Aplets Way Binder Rd. 2 97 Rd. 2 97A Creek 97 Camas Mission Land Columbia River Wenatchee Ave Wenatchee Ruby Creek 700' Mission St Chelan Ave Tiptop 7200 Sand Creek 1600' 7104 TH 7204 Horse Lake Mission St. Mountain 4.2 1221 4600' 140 97 250 1223 5.0 TH 1204 1223.1 1800' 3.8 Red Hill TH 2.0 3800' TH Devils Gulch 4200' 1223 5 Mile Rd 3.8 7224 2.4 Seasonal Trail Closure for Motorcycles 4900' October 15—June 15 8.0 7100 1204 Tronsen Ridge Upper Red Hill Trail #1223 1220 Tronsen Ridge #1204 Mission Ridge Tronsen Meadow Trail #1205 Closure in effect to protect 4.2 elk calving habitat Squilchuck Road Blewett 7240 9.0 Pass 1201 97 4200' Tronsen Meadow Beehive TH TH Reservoir 6000' 4200' 1205 4500' TH To 5000' 9712 Devils Gulch Cle Elum 3.0 or Mission Ridge 1203 5600' 3.0 Devils Ellensburg TH 9716 3.0 Spur TH 9712 5700' Clara & Marion 4500' 9712 Lakes Mission Ridge Mission Ridge Ski Area.