Napeequa Valley

getting there

boulder pass approach

From US-2 at Coles Corner, turn north onto SR-207. In 4 miles, bear left onto North Shore Road, continue  6.2 miles, and turn right onto Forest Road 6400 (White River Road). Drive 10.3 miles to the trailhead at the road's end (2,300 ft).

little giant pass

From US-2 at Coles Corner, turn north onto SR-207. In 4 miles, bear right onto Chiwawa Loop Road, continue 1.3 miles, and turn left onto Forest Road 62 (Chiwawa River Road). Continue 19 miles to the trailhead (2,600 ft).

On the trail

Napeequa Valley via Boulder Pass

Hike the Boulder Pass Trail to Boulder Pass (6,300 ft) and into the Napeequa Valley (4,400 ft to 5,000 ft) for a 37-mile round trip backpack with 6,500 feet of elevation gain, heading northwest along the river to Louis Creek or heading southeast long the river to reach Little Giant Pass for a longer trip. A trip to Boulder Pass is 23.4 miles round trip with 4,000 feet of elevation gain.

Napeequa Valley via Little Giant Pass

Hike the Little Giant Pass Trail to Little Giant Pass (6,400 ft) and into the Napeequa Valley (4,400 ft to 5,000 ft) for a 24-mile round trip backpacking trip with 6,400 feet of elevation gain. A day hike to Little Giant Pass is 10 miles round trip with 4,000 feet of elevation gain.

• Suitable Activities: Backpacking, Day Hiking
• Seasons: July, August, September, October
• Weather: View weather forecast

• Difficulty: Very Strenuous
• Length: 37.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 6,500 ft
• High Point: 6,400 ft

• Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
  Glacier Peak Wilderness, Wenatchee River Ranger District (OWNF)
• Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
• Recommended Party Size: 6
• Maximum Party Size: 12
• Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12