Last updated: October 20, 2022
Place
Stehekin River Trail
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Quick Facts
The Stehekin River Trail is an easy hike on a trail that gradually rises and falls as it winds through the forest. Look for views to the east of Rainbow Falls in the first third of the trail. Along the river, watch for beaver ponds and a variety of birds. In the fall, red salmon can be spotted in the river and side pools. The trail ends at Weaver Point Campground, which has vault toilets and picnic tables and is also accessible by boat on Lake Chelan. There is limited shoreline access to the Stehekin River along the trail. Trail can be partially flooded during spring runoff, usually in May or June.
About a half mile (0.7 km) before reaching Weaver Point, the Stehekin River Trail also connects to the Devore Creek Trail which leads into the Glacier Peak Wilderness of Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
- Difficulty: Easy to moderate
- Distance and elevation: It is 3.2 miles (5.2 km) one way from the trailhead to Weaver Point with approximately 200 feet (60 m) of elevation gain.
- Access: From Stehekin Landing, travel 4.5 miles north along the Stehekin Valley Road and turn left across Harlequin Bridge. Follow the road as it veers to the right at the fork and watch for a side road to the left after approximately 0.4 miles (0.7 km). Road is signposted for trailhead. Continue on road another approx 0.4 miles as it loops around the southwest side of the airstrip until you see the marked trailhead.
- Leashed dogs allowed.
- Camping is allowed at Weaver Point Campground (vault toilets). No backcountry permit required. Federal dock permit required for motorboats.