A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. In and around Manson, that step might be in a meadow scattered with wildflowers, across a trickling creek or rushing stream, through an ancient forest or on well-maintained trails. But you won't have to journey a thousand miles to experience all that and more on one of Lake Chelan's many hiking trails.
The Lake Chelan area is bursting with trails and hikes that can take you into a pristine natural wonderland. Some routes are minutes from Manson Village, while others take you up to the peaks of snow-capped mountains. Get back to nature and wander in gorgeous scenery along hundreds of miles of incredible trails.
Click below to view the Echo Ridge trails map, or download the PDFs below.
People of all ages can choose from hundreds of miles of recreation trails of varying length and difficulty on the forest. There are low-elevation trails in the sage-covered fringes of the forest, trails in the timbered zones, and high country trails traversing alpine terrain. Almost half of these trails are within classified Wilderness. Several “barrier-free” trails have also been developed adjacent to recreation sites to provide access to those with physical challenges. Check the trails information below for trail activities allowed, length and difficulty.
The following information provided by the Chelan Ranger District. For current campground information, contact (509) 682-2576.
Trail Name and Number
Season
Length
Fee
Hiking
Mountain Bike
25 Mile Creek (North Fork)
1265
7/1-10/31
10 miles
16 km
Yes
X
X
Agnes Creek (South Fork)
1239
7/1-9/30
5 miles
9 km
No
X
No
Agnes Gorge
1281
7/1-9/30
3 miles
5 km
No
X
No
Angel Staircase
1259D
7/15-9/30
1.5 miles
2.5 km
No
X Steep, hard to find
No
Company Creek
1243 ♦
8/1-9/30
11 miles
18 km
No
X Trail is narrow.
No
Devil’s Backbone
1448
7/15-10/31
13 miles
21 km
Yes
X
X Easy to more difficult
Devore Creek Trail
1244
8/1-9/30
16 miles
26 km
No
X
First mile very steep
No
Domke Lake
1280
5/15-11/15
3 miles
5 km
No
X
Easy
X
Domke Mtn. Lookout
1280A
6/1-11/1
3 miles
5 km
No
X
Steep
No
Eagle Pass
1259B
7/1-9/30
1 mile
1.6 km
No
X Hard to follow in places
No
Echo Ridge
1290-1299
Year round
17 miles
33.6 km
Yes-- winter only
X
X
Emerald Park
1230
7/1-9/30
7 miles
11 km
No
X
No
Fish Creek
1248 ** ♦
7/1-9/30
10 miles
16 km
No
X
No
Fish Creek (North Fork)
1248A ♦
7/1-9/30
3 miles
5 km
No
X
No
Flat Creek
1271
7/1-9/30
3.5 miles
5.5 km
No
X Easy
No
Holden Lake
1251 l
7/15-9/30
4 miles
6.5 km
No
X
No
Hoodoo Pass
1259C
7/15-9/30
1.3 miles
2 km
No
X
No
Horton Butte
1250A ♦
7/1-9/30
8.2 miles
13.5 km
No
X
No
Indianhead Basin
1250
7/1-9/30
4 miles
6.5 km
No
X Steep in places
No
Lakeshore
1247 **
4/1-11/1
18 miles
28.5 km
No
X
No
Lone Peak
1264
6/1-10/31
2 miles
3.2 km
Yes
X
X
Lower Railroad Creek
1240 ♦
7/1-9/30
10 miles
16 km
No
X
No
Lyman/Hart Lakes
1256 l ♦
7/1-9/30
10.5 miles
17 km
No
X Bear proof your camps
No
Lyman Lake (Upper)
1256B
8/1-9/30
2.2 miles
5 km
No
X Only
No
Mirror Lake
1230B
7/1-9/30
2.5 miles
4 km
No
X Steep
No
Moore Point
1247A
4/1-11/1
.5 mile
.75 km
No
X
No
Monkey Bear Falls
1273
6/1-9/30
2.9 miles
4.6 km
No
X
No
Oval Pass
1259E
7/1-9/30
1 mile
1.6 km
No
X Steep to Oval Pass
No
Pacific Crest
2000
7/15-9/30
20 miles
32 km
No
X
No
Prince Creek
1255 ** ♦
7/1-9/30
14 miles
22 km
Yes Twisp side.
X
X
Prince Creek Trail (North Fork)
1254 ♦
7/1-9/30
2 miles
3 km
No
X
No
Safety Harbor Creek
1261
7/1-9/30
4.5 miles
7 km
Yes
X
X
Suiattle Pass
1279
8/1-9/30
1 mile
1.6 km
No
X Trail is narrow
No
Summer Blossom
1258
7/15-9/30
6 miles
9/5 km
Yes
X Only. A few steep grades.
No
Summit
1259
7/1-9/30
27 miles
42.5 km
Yes
X
X Open to trail bikes the first 10 miles
Surprise Lake
1249
7/1-9/30
2.5 miles
4 km
No
X Last mile very steep
No
Ten Miles Falls (accessible)
1270
6/1-9/30
1.2 miles
1.9 km
No
X
No
Uno Peak
1260 ♦
7/1-9/30
6.5 miles
10.5 km
Yes
X
X More difficult
** Rattlesnakes and ticks are common in spring.
♦ Stream crossings can be hazardous during peak runoff.
l There is a closure to overnight camping and campfires within 200 feet of the lakeshore.
Trail Number
Trail Name
1290-1299
Echo Ridge Trails
1230
Emerald Park Trail
1230B
Mirror Lake Trail
1239
Agnes Creek Trail (South Fork)
1240
Lower Railroad Creek ♦
1243
Company Creek Trail ♦
1244
Devore Creek Trail
1247
Lakeshore Trail **
1247A
Moore Point Trail
1248
Fish Creek Trail ** ♦
1248A
Fish Creek Trail (North Fork) ♦
1249
Surprise Lake Trail
1250A
Horton Butte Trail ♦
1250
Indianhead Basin Trail
1251
Holden Lake Trail l
1254
Prince Creek Trail (North Fork) ♦
1255
Prince Creek Trail ** ♦
1256
Lyman/Hart Lakes Trail l♦
1256B
Lyman Lake Trail (Upper)
1258
Summer Blossom Trail
1259D
Angel Staircase Trail
1259B
Eagle Pass Trail
1259C
Hoodoo Pass Trail
1259E
Oval Pass Trail
1259
Summit Trail
1260
Uno Peak Trail ♦
1261
Safety Harbor Creek
1264
Trail Lone Peak
1265
25 Mile Creek Trail (North Fork)
1270
Ten Miles Falls Trail (accessible)
1271
Flat Creek Trail
1273
Monkey Bear Falls Trail
1279
Suiattle Pass Trail
1280
Domke Lake Trail
1280A
Domke Mtn. Lookout
1281
Agnes Gorge Trail
1448
Devil’s Backbone Trail
2000
Pacific Crest Trail
Contact the Ranger District office for more specific information and maps.
Chelan Ranger District 428 W. Woodin Avenue Chelan, WA 98816-9724 (509) 682-4900 (Voice/TTY) Fax: (509) 682-9004
