Big Chiwaukum

getting there

Drive SR 2 to 13.5 miles east of Stevens Pass and turn south onto White Pine Road. Continue to the White Pine Trailhead at the road's end (2,800 ft).

On the Trail

From the Whitepine Creek and Wildhorse Creek Trails there are good day hiking options in addition to backpacking options to Lake Grace and beyond in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.

Lake Grace

14.4 miles round trip, 3,600 feet of elevation gain, 6,200 ft high point

Hike the Whitepine Creek Trail (No. 1582) 2.7 miles to the Wildhorse Creek Trail (No. 1592). Continue 3.4 miles on the Wildhorse Creek Trail to its intersection with the steep spur trail to Lake Grace. Hike 1.1 miles on the spur trail to Lake Grace.

approach & ascent

Big Chiwaukum

17 miles round trip, 5,280 feet of elevation gain, 8,081 ft high point, Difficulty: Strenuous 5, Technical 5

Hike the Whitepine Creek Trail (No. 1582) 2.7 miles to the Wildhorse Creek Trail (No. 1592). Continue on Wildhorse Creek Trail  to  ~5,400 ft directly west of the summit. Begin scrambling through meadows and around rock bands or alternatively continue to Grace Lakes for camp. Scramble to the west ridge and ascend eastward toward the main summit ridge.  Turn north staying below the summit headwall and scramble past blocky ledges to the summit pinnacle.

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

• Difficulty: Strenuous 5, Technical 5
• Length: 17.0 mi
• Elevation Gain: 5,300 ft
• High Point: 8,081 ft

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