Agnes Gorge Trail

Agnes Gorge at the end of the Agnes Gorge Trail

NPS/Bryanna Plog

Quick Facts

Location:

High Bridge

Designation:

Trail

Amenities

1 listed

Trailhead

Experience a diversity of vegetation—from dry, open slopes to creeks and cedar forests—and views of jagged Agnes Peak. The trail gently rolls up and down through varied forest terrain with occasional gorge views and features a wide selection of wildflowers in early and mid-summer. The trail begins in the national park and continues into the Glacier Peak Wilderness in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.

At the end of the trail, Agnes Creek cascades 200 feet (60 m) through a narrow gorge. There was once a suspension bridge over the gorge and there are a few remnant metal components on the forest floor, as well as the concrete abutments that anchored the bridge. Parts of the trail can be wet and muddy in spring and early summer. Look for waterfalls across the gorge in spring and early summer.

• Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
• Distance and elevation: 2.5 miles (4.0 km) one way with 500 feet (150 m) elevation gain.
• Access: Trailhead is near High Bridge, 11 miles from Stehekin Landing. Cross the river at High Bridge, and continue up the Stehekin Valley Road approximately one-quarter mile. Trailhead is on the left. Note: Agnes Creek Trailhead leads to the Pacific Crest Trail, and is a separate trailhead from Agnes Gorge.
• No pets allowed.
• Backcountry Camping: Agnes Gorge is a day use area and camping is not allowed along the trail in the national park or in the national forest. Nearest camps to this trail are at High Bridge and Tumwater, both located along the Stehekin Valley Road. A backcountry permit is required for all overnight stays in the park complex.