East Creek Trailhead


Provides access to: East Creek Trail 756.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Access road, Highway 20, is closed in winter months.
Area Amenities: Interpretive Site, Picnic tables, Toilets, Parking
Fees: Recreation Pass required. ($5/vehicle/day pass available for purchase at trailhead or Annual Pass for $30 can be purchased online or at any Forest Service office.)
Open Season: July
Usage: Light
Best Season: August
Busiest Season: August
Closest Towns: Winthrop, WA
Water: No
Restroom: Vault Toilet (1)
Passes: Recreation Passes may be used as a form of  fee payment.
Operated By: Forest Service
Information Center: Methow Valley Ranger District

General Information

Directions: From Winthrop drive State Route 20 west over Washington and Rainy Passes to the signed trailhead. There are no stock facilities at the trailhead.

Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Day Hiking

Bridge over Granite Creek is out, difficult to cross creek especially during high water.

Backpacking

Bridge over Granite Creek is out, difficult to cross creek especially during high water.

Amenities

Interpretive Site: information bulletin board
Picnic tables: day use picnic tables
Toilets: vault toilets at trailhead only