Trails
Naches Ranger District
For current trail information, contact the Ranger District at (509) 653-1401
Self-issue permits are required for entering W. O. Douglas and Goat Rocks Wilderness areas and recommended when entering Norse Peak Wilderness.
Wilderness permits are free, easy to fill out, and obtainable at all Wilderness trailheads and the Wilderness kiosk at American Forks.
CAMPFIRES are prohibited In Shoe Lake Basin in Goat Rocks Wilderness AND within one quarter (1/4) mile of Dewey Lakes in W. O. Douglas Wilderness.
DOGS are required to be on a leash or under voice control at all times.
CAMPING is prohibited:
- in Shoe Lake Basin in Goat Rocks Wilderness, and
- within 100' from the shoreline of any lake, and
- within 100' of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail
GROUP PARTY SIZE is limited to 12 heartbeats, people and stock combined (includes goats) in one party. Party separation is considered to be 1 mile or more.
MECHANIZED EQUIPMENT Vehicles, motorized equipment (including chainsaws), and bicycles are prohibited.
RESTORATION SITES are signed and closed for entry.
STOCK RESTRICTIONS:
- Use only processed stock feed
- No grazing within 200 feet of any lake
- No hitching, tethering, or hobbling within 200 feet of any lake
Naches Ranger District Wilderness Trails
(X = open to that activity)
| Trail Name | Trail Number | Length | Fee |
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| American Ridge Trail | 958 | 28.3 miles | Yes |
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Water and horse feed is scarce at east end st then more plentiful. |
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| Basin Lake Trail | 9887A | 1.5 miles | Yes |
Steep down to the lake. Camp 100 feet from lakeshore. |
Camp 100 feet from lakeshore. Stock 200 feet from shore. Restoration project underway. |
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| Basin Trail | 987 | 2.5 miles | Yes |
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| Bear Creek Mountain Lookout Trail | 1130A | 1 mile | Yes |
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| Bear Creek Mountain Trail | 1130 | 7.1 miles | Yes |
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| Bear Gap Trail | 967 | 1.7 miles | Yes |
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| Bumping Lake Trail | 971 | 10.2 miles | Yes |
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| Burnt Mountain Trail | 1140 | 3.4 miles | Yes |
Steep and rough. |
Not recommended for inexperienced horse and rider. |
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| Chairlift Trail | 1112 | 0.3 miles | Yes |
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| Cramer Lake Trial | 1106 | 4.3 miles | Yes |
Easy grade. Camp 100 feet from all lake shores. |
Camp 100 feet from all lake shores. |
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| Crow Lake Way Trail | 953 | 12.7 miles | Yes |
Trail climbs steeply from Hwy. 410. |
Water is available after Grassy Saddle. |
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| Cougar Lake Trail | 958A | 1.3 miles | Yes |
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| Cougar Valley Trail | 951A | 3.3 miles | Yes |
Popular trail for day trips, fishing and camping. |
Popular trail, it is heavily used by riders and pack horses. |
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| Dark Meadows Trail | 1107 | 1.8 miles | Yes |
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No horses at Dog Lake Campground (or walking though the campground). |
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| Dewey Lake Trail | 968 | 7.0 miles | Yes |
No fires within 1/4 mile of lakeshore. |
No fires within 1/4 mile of lakeshore. |
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| Dog Creek Trail | 973A | 2 miles | Yes |
Solitude, unique scenery. |
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| Dumbbell Lake Trail | 1156 | 1.5 miles | Yes |
Popular subalpine trail. |
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| Fifes Ridge Trail | 954 | 8.4 miles | Yes |
An arduous 3 miles leveling off on a ridge. |
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| Fish Lake Way Trail | 971A | 1.8 miles | Yes |
Boggy near Bumping River crossing. Take extra care during high water. |
Boggy near Bumping River crossing. Take extra care during high water. |
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| Fog City Trail | 967A | 0.8 miles | Yes |
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| Goat Creek Trail | 959 | 4 miles | Yes |
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| Goat Peak Trail | 958C | 2.9 miles | Yes |
Very steep, no water. Slippery when wet. |
Closed to stock use |
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| Goose Prairie Trail | 972 | 5.1 miles | Yes |
Gentle grade. |
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| Hidden Springs Trail | 1117 | 2.5 miles |
Yes |
Steep. No camping or fires at Shoe Lake. |
Steep. No camping or fires at Shoe Lake. |
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| Hindoo Trail | 981 | 5.9 miles |
Yes |
Hot and dusty in summer. |
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| Indian Creek Trail | 1105 | 8 miles | Yes |
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| Ironstone Mountain Trail | 1141 | 10.4 miles | Yes |
Great views but no water. |
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| Kettle Creek Trail | 957 | 6.2 miles | Yes |
Moderately steep. |
Campsites in meadow 1/8 mile from Kettle Lake. |
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| Lily Lake Trail | 988 | 0.2 mile | Yes |
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| Little Buck Trail | 1147 | 0.9 miles | Yes |
Connects Trails #1104 and #1105. |
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| Long John Trail | 1142A | 0.7 miles | Yes |
Lots of mosquitoes! |
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| Lookout Creek Trail | 981A | 0.9 mile | Yes |
Connects Trails #981 and #982. |
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| Louisiana Saddle Trail | 945A | 3.1 miles |
Yes |
Trail becomes difficult to follow at the Saddle. |
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| McAllister Trail | 1109 | 2.0 miles | Yes |
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| Mesatchee Creek Trail | 969 | 5.3 miles | Yes |
Steep. Offers solitude, views, waterfalls & basins. |
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| MJB Trail | 1101 | 4.5 miles | Yes |
Heavily used during hunting season. |
Stock ramp and parking at trailhead. |
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| Mt. Aix Trail | 982 | 14.8 miles | Yes |
Stream crossings, steep switchbacks, and dangerous talus slopes. |
Stream crossings, steep switchbacks, and dangerous talus slopes. |
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| Nelson Ridge Trail | 984 | 6.7 miles | Yes |
Hard to follow trail, little water. |
Not recommended for horses. |
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| Nile Ridge Trail | 974 | 5.9 miles | Yes |
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The upper end of the trail is dangerous to horses. |
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| Old Army Trail | 1151 | 6.4 miles | Yes |
Not maintained, many sections of trail hard to find. |
Not recommended for stock travel. Not maintained. |
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| Pacific Crest Trail | 2000 | Yes |
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| Pear Butte Trail | 979 | 7.7 miles | Yes |
Very difficult with little water. |
Not recommended for inexperienced stock. |
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| Pear Loop Trail | 1148 | 2.5 miles | Yes |
Well traveled loop trail. |
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| Pleasant Valley Lake Trail | 958B | 2.6 miles | Yes |
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| Pleasant Valley Loop Trail | 999 | 13.3 miles | Yes |
Relatively level grade. |
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| Rattlesnake Trail | 1114 | 16.9 miles | Yes |
Creek crossings hazardous in spring. |
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| Rattlesnake Peaks Trail | 1100 | 3 miles | Yes |
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Not maintained beyond 2nd creek crossing. |
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| Raven Roost Trail | 951 | 3.9 miles |
Yes |
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| Richmond Mine Trail | 973 | 10.6 miles | Yes |
Trail crosses Thunder Creek several times. |
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| Sand Ridge Trail | 1104 | 8.9 miles | Yes |
Swampy in spring, dusty in summer. |
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| Sandy Trail | 1104A | 1 mile | Yes |
A tie trail between Trails #1105 and #1104. |
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| Shellrock Lake Trail | 1142 | 4.0 miles | Yes |
Lots of lakes and mosquitoes! |
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| Shellrock Peak Trail | 1132 | 3.5miles | Yes |
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| Shoe Lake | 1119 | 1.8 miles | Yes |
Basin is closed to camping and fires. |
Basin is closed to camping and fires. |
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| Soda Springs Trail | 975 | 4.9 miles | Yes |
Moderately difficult. |
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| Spiral Butte Trail | 1108 | 2.2 miles | Yes |
Dry and difficult trail. |
Not recommended for horses. |
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| Spring Trail | 975A | 1.2 miles | No |
Hiker-only loop trail. Steep. |
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| Swamp Lake Trail | 970 | 4.7 miles | Yes |
River crossing dangerous during high water. Camp 100 feet from the lakeshore. |
River crossing dangerous during high water. Camp 100 feet from the lakeshore. Stock needs to be 200 feet from the lakeshore. |
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| Tieton Trail (North Fork) | 1118 | 4.9 miles | Yes |
Last 2 miles are steep. Limited camping. |
Trailhead has parking, campsites and horse facilities. |
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| Tieton Trail (South Fork) | 1120 | 11.4 miles |
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Heavily used loop trail. Party size limit in Wilderness. |
Heavily used loop trail. Party size limit in Wilderness. |
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| Tieton Meadows Trail | 1128 | 4.7 miles | Yes |
Steep. River crossing hazardous during high water. |
Not recommended for horses. |
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| Tumac Trail | 944 | 2.0 miles |
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An easy trail to an old lookout site. |
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| Twin Sisters Trail | 980 | 4.2 miles | Yes |
Heavily used trail. |
Stock restrictions 200' from lakes Heavily used trail. |
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| Union Creek Trail | 956 | 7.1 miles | Yes |
Views of waterfalls! |
Some sections are challenging to stock. |
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| Wildcat Trail | 1113 | 3.4 miles | Yes |
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| Windy Ridge Trail | 985 | 3.4 miles | Yes |
Popular trail for fishing and hunting. |
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Complete Trail List
| Trail Number | Naches Ranger District Trail Name |
| 1100 | Rattlesnake Peaks Trail |
| 1101 | MJB Trail |
| 1104 | Sand Ridge Trail |
| 1104A | Sandy Trail |
| 1105 | Indian Creek Trail |
| 1106 | Cramer Lake Trial |
| 1107 | Dark Meadows Trail |
| 1108 | Spiral Butte Trail |
| 1109 | McAllister Trail |
| 1111 | Russell Ridge Trail |
| 1112 | Chairlift Trail |
| 1113 | Wildcat Trail |
| 1114 | Rattlesnake Trail |
| 1117 | Hidden Springs Trail |
| 1119 | Shoe Lake |
| 1118 | Tieton Trail (North Fork) |
| 1120 | Tieton Trail (South Fork) |
| 1126 | Jumpoff Trail |
| 1128 | Tieton Meadows Trail |
| 1130 | Bear Creek Mountain Trail |
| 1130A | Bear Creek Mountain Lookout Trail |
| 1132 | Shellrock Peak Trail |
| 1140 | Burnt Mountain Trail |
| 1141 | Ironstone Mountain Trail |
| 1142 | Shellrock Lake Trail |
| 1142A | Long John Trail |
| 1145 | Long Lake Trail |
| 1146 | Cow Canyon Trail |
| 1147 | Little Buck Trail |
| 1148 | Pear Loop Trail |
| 1151 | Old Army Trail |
| 1156 | Dumbbell Lake Trail |
| 1158 | Bear Canyon Trail |
| 2000 | Pacific Crest Trail |
| 944 | Tumac Trail |
| 941 | Pyramid Peak Trail |
| 943 | Bear Creek Trail |
| 943A | Cub Creek Trail |
| 943B | Little Bear Trail |
| 945 | Middle Fork Trail |
| 945A | Louisiana Saddle Trail |
| 947 | Mt. Cliffy Trail |
| 948 | Quartz Mountain Trail |
| 949 | Quartz Creek Trail |
| 951 | Raven Roost Trail |
| 951A | Cougar Valley Trail |
| 952 | Quartz Creek Trail (West) |
| 953 | Crow Lake Way Trail |
| 954 | Fifes Ridge Trail |
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| 955 | Indian Flat Trail |
| 956 | Union Creek Trail |
| 957 | Kettle Creek Trail |
| 958 | American Ridge Trail |
| 958A | Cougar Lake Trail |
| 958B | Pleasant Valley Lake Trail |
| 958C | Goat Peak Trail |
| 959 | Goat Creek Trail |
| 961 | Little Bald Mountain Trail |
| 962 | Boulder Cave Trail |
| 962A | Boulder Cave Barrier-Free Trail |
| 963 | Sand Creek Trail |
| 963A | Lower Sand Creek Trail |
| 963B | Dust Dodger Trail |
| 964 | Lost Creek Trail |
| 964A | Edgar Rock Trail |
| 965 | Milk Creek Trail |
| 966 | Gold Creek Trail |
| 967 | Bear Gap Trail |
| 967A | Fog City Trail |
| 968 | Dewey Lake Trail |
| 969 | Mesatchee Creek Trail |
| 970 | Swamp Lake Trail |
| 971 | Bumping Lake Trail |
| 971A | Fish Lake Way Trail |
| 972 | Goose Prairie Trail |
| 973 | Richmond Mine Trail |
| 973A | Dog Creek Trail |
| 974 | Nile Ridge Trail |
| 975 | Soda Springs Trail |
| 975A | Spring Trail |
| 979 | Pear Butte Trail |
| 980 | Twin Sisters Trail |
| 981 | Hindoo Trail Trail |
| 981A | Lookout Creek Trail |
| 982 | Mt. Aix Trail |
| 984 | Nelson Ridge Trail |
| 985 | Windy Ridge Trail |
| 987 | Basin Trail |
| 988 | Lily Lake Trail |
| 9887A | Basin Lake Trail |
| 990 | Two Lakes Trail |
| 999 | Pleasant Valley Loop Trail |
Naches Ranger District ORV Trails
Wilderness Rules do not permit the use of Off Road Vehicles inside the Wilderness Area Boundaries
(X = open to that activity)
| Trail Name | Trail Number | Length | Fee |
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| Bear Creek Trail | 943 | 7 miles | No |
Most difficult. |
Most difficult. |
Most difficult. |
Most difficult. |
| Cub Creek Trail | 943A | 2.5 miles | No |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
| Dust Dodger Trail | 963B | 3.4 miles | No |
Easy. |
Easy. |
Easy. |
Easy. |
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| Gold Creek Trail | 966 | 2.9 miles | No |
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| Indian Flat Trail | 955 | 1.5 miles | No |
Steep, more difficult. |
Steep, more difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
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| Jumpoff Trail | 1126 | 5.5 miles | No |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
| Little Bald Mountain Trail | 961 | 10.9 miles | No |
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| Little Bear Trail | 943B | 1.6 miles | No |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
| Long Lake Trail | 1145 | 1.9 miles | No |
Easy. |
Easy. |
Easy. |
Easy. |
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| Lost Creek Trail | 964 | 3.2 miles | No |
Early season trail. |
Early season trail. |
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| Lower Sand Creek Trail | 963A | 1.5 miles | No |
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| Middle Fork Trail | 945 | 7.5 miles | No |
Upper section more difficult. |
Upper section more difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
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| Milk Creek Trail | 965 | 3.5 miles | No |
Slippery when wet. |
More difficult to Milk Lake. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
| Mt. Cliffy Trail | 947 | 5.6 miles | No |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
More difficult. |
| Pyramid Peak Trail | 941 | 15.1 miles | No |
Difficult to locate. |
Difficult to locate |
Difficult to locate. |
Difficult to locate. |
| Quartz Creek Trail | 949 | 7 miles | No |
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Not recommended for beginning riders. |
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| Quartz Creek Trail (West) | 952 | 11.6 miles | No |
Easy loop trail. |
Easy. |
Easy. |
Easy. |
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| Quartz Mountain Trail | 948 | 7 miles | No |
Moderate. |
Moderate |
Moderate. |
Heavy ORV use. |
| Russell Ridge Trail | 1111 | 7 miles | Yes |
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Use ends at Wilderness boundary. |
Use ends at Wilderness boundary. |
| Sand Creek Trail | 963 | 9 miles | No |
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Wilderness Rules do not permit the use of Off Road Vehicles inside the Wilderness Area Boundaries
