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Bridge Creek Trailhead

Gives access to Pacific Crest Trail #2000 south to Lake Chelan National Recreation Area and Glacier Peak Wilderness, or north to Rainy and Harts Pass. Also provides access to Copper Pass Trail #426 that enters Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness to the south.

General Information

Not accessible during the winter season when North Cascades Scenic Highway (State Route 20) is closed. 

Day Use:
$5 per vehicle per day
$30 per annual

Payment options: Recreation Pass or Scan & Pay*

*Suggestion: Download the recreation.gov app before your trip to have the ability to Scan & Pay on-site, even without service.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 48.5049

Longitude: -120.7191

Elevation

4,500 feet

Directions

From Winthrop, drive west, about 33 miles, on Highway 20 to the Bridge Creek Trailhead on the right side of the highway.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Day Hikes Info

Access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. 

Backpacking Info

Access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. 

Horseback Riding Info

Access to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail. 

Last updated September 12, 2025