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Estes Butte Trailhead

This trailhead provides access to the Estes Butte Trail #1527 and the Old Gib Trail #1528.

General Information

Recreation passes honored: Digital Day Pass, Northwest Forest Pass, and Interagency Recreation Passes.

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: 47.9726

Longitude: -120.79

Elevation

2,500 feet

Directions

From Leavenworth, take US-2 West for 15 miles. At Coles Corner, turn right on WA-207 (Lake Wenatchee Highway) and go 4.4 miles. Turn right onto Chiwawa Loop Road. Travel 0.4 mile, then stay right at the intersection. Take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road (Forest Road 6200) and follow for about 15 miles. The trailhead is located southeast of Chiwawa Horse Camp.

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 September 15, 2025