North Fork Chiwaukum Trail
Strenuous · Out-and-back · 22.8 mi round trip · 4,393 ft gain · 8½–11¾ hr
Parkingnot reported today
A long, demanding day; experienced hikers in good shape.
No hiker reports in the last 3 days. Be the first to report here
At this trail
Pack it out.
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
Fee$5/vehicle/day
RestrictionsWilderness regulations apply. See: Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations Booklet
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaEnchantments and Leavenworth ›
Wenatchee River Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Wenatchee River Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees › · permits ›
Rules, passes, permits and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Chiwaukum Creek Trailhead · 2 other trails start here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 47.68860, -120.74000
Right now
TodayAM61°
TonightPM34°4%
TueAM62°5%
TuePM39°4%
WedAM66°3%
WedPM39°
ThuAM65°
ThuPM38°
Sunny, wind 1 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:19 am 6:19 pm
Air qualityAQI 41 Good
WildfireLittle Giant fire, 37 km away, 172,906 acres, 95% contained
Snow0″ snow at Icicle Creek (4,550 ft, 15 km away)
Snow levelabout 5,100 ft now · 4,500–9,100 ft over the next three days
PassStevens Pass US 2 27 km
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
Eastbound: No restrictions · Westbound: No restrictions · pass report ›
Cameras
US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking West · 8 km › 
US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking East · 8 km ›
No reports in the last 3 days.
All conditions and reports at Chiwaukum Creek Trailhead
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