Oval Pass Trail
Strenuous · Out-and-back · 18 mi round trip · 4,701 ft gain · 7½–10½ hr
LarchesAutumn colorsBig viewsRiver or creekRidge or pass
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
Dogs allowed Northwest Forest Pass
Pack it out.
Official pageForest Service › record checked 2026-10-06
FeeRecreation pass required. ($5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the Gilbert trailhead
RestrictionsWilderness regulations apply Certified weed-free hay for stock on national forest lands.
PermitsDay hikes: none. Overnight: wilderness permit.
AreaMethow Valley ›
Methow Valley Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Methow Valley Ranger District, Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest U.S. Forest Service
Officialconditions › · roads › · fees › · permits ›
Rules, passes and closures change. Check the official Forest Service site before you go.
Getting there
Starts at Eagle Creek Trailhead · 4 other trails start here
Navigate to the trailhead: Google Maps · Apple Maps · coordinates 48.35258, -120.40703
Right now
TodayAM56°
TonightPM37°4%
TueAM57°5%
TuePM42°1%
WedAM61°1%
WedPM44°
ThuAM59°
ThuPM44°
Sunny, wind 2 mph · Full forecast ›
Daylight7:21 am 6:13 pm
Air qualityAQI 16 Good
WildfireSisi fire, 31 km away, 4,615 acres, 34% contained
Snow levelabout 4,800 ft now · 4,600–8,800 ft over the next three days
PassNorth Cascade Hwy SR 20 28 km
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · pass report ›
Eastbound: No current information available · Westbound: No current information available · pass report ›
Cameras
Winthrop · 18 km › 
Methow Valley State Airport Northwest · 21 km ›
No reports in the last 3 days.
All conditions and reports at Eagle Creek Trailhead
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