News Release

Stehekin Trail, Camp, and Area Closures

Date: June 5, 2025
Contact: Public Affairs

Update on 6/8/25

Park officials have opened Stehekin area roads, areas, and trails for day use in coordination with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. Overnight stays on previosly closed trails, including backcountry camps and cross-country zones, remain closed through June 12.

Authorities are still searching for the suspect, and we encourage visitors to the area to remain alert. For further information and a description of the suspect, visit https://www.facebook.com/chelancountysheriffsoffice or https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff.
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Sedro Woolley, WA– Park officials have closed trails in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The following roads, areas, and trails are closed, including backcountry camps and cross-country zones along closed trails:

• Stehekin Valley Road past the Stehekin Valley Ranch
• Pacific Crest Trail within the park complex (Agnes Creek, Old Wagon, and Bridge Creek trails)
• Agnes Gorge Trail
• Rainbow Lake Trail
• Rainbow Creek Trail
• McAlester Lake Trail
• Twisp Pass Trail (to USFS border)
• Stiletto Spur Trail
• North Fork Bridge Creek Trail
• Flat Creek Trail
• Park Creek Trail from Park Creek Pass to the junction with Upper Stehekin Valley Trail
• Upper Stehekin Valley Trail to junction with Horseshoe Basin Trail
• McGregor Mountain Trail 
• Goode Ridge Trail 
• Bullion Connector Loop

Trails are closed until further notice due to ongoing search operations for a suspect in Chelan County.

The suspect has been identified as Travis Decker. Decker was last seen wearing a light colored shirt and dark shorts. Do not approach, the suspect is dangerous and may be armed. If you see, or believe you have seen, Mr. Decker call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to contact or approach him. Anyone with information is urged to call the Chelan County Sheriff’s Office tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip. 

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