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Recreation Region: Chelan Ranger District

Echo Ridge Recreation Area Trailheads

Summer trailheads include Switchback, The Shoe, Lower, Upper, and North Junction. 

Winter trailheads include Zoom, Snowshoe, Lower, and Upper. 

See maps at Echo Ridge Trails page. 

No camping or campfires are allowed in the Echo Ridge area.

General Information

WINTER RECREATION PASSES: Echo Ridge Annual passes are $100 per person; those 17 years old and younger are free. Day passes are available at the trailhead which are $15 per person and 17 years and younger are free. Please bring cash or check. No other passes are accepted during the winter months including the Northwest Forest and Interagency Pass. 

REST OF THE YEAR FEES - Northwest Forest Pass, Interagency Pass, Echo Ridge Annual Pass or a day pass ($5/day per vehicle) are required at the Shoe, Lower and Upper Lot. 

Getting There

Elevation

3,400 feet

Directions

From Chelan, travel 1.5 miles west on the Chelan-Manson State Highway 150 to Boyd Road. Turn right on Boyd Road and follow the signs for 7 miles to the Echo Valley Ski Area. Continue 2 miles past Echo Valley on Forest Service Road #8021-130 to the Echo Ridge Recreational Area Trailheads to access Echo Ridge Trails #1290-1299. 

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated July 14, 2025