Rachel Lake Trailhead

Provides access to: Rachel Lake Trail #1313 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	June - October
Fees:	$5/vehicle/day or Northwest Forest Pass, or Federal Interagency Recreation Pass required at trailhead. Discover Pass not valid on National Forest land.
Permit Info:	Wilderness permits are required. The self-issuing permits are free and are available at trailheads and Forest Service Ranger Stations.
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Wilderness regulations apply
Closest Towns:	Cle Elum, North Bend
Water:	No
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (1)
Passes:	Recreation Passes may be used as a form of fee payment.
Operated By:	Forest Service

General Information

Directions:

From I-90, take Exit 62 west of Cle Elum, onto paved Road 49 to Lake Kachess and follow it to the “T” junction near Kachess Campground. Turn left onto Forest Road 4930 and stay on it for about 5 miles up Box Canyon Creek to the trailhead parking, which is on the left. Trail starts across road.