Tyee Mountain 6654'
Moderate hike of 6.6 miles round trip with 1530' gain. The Billy Ridge Trail #1413 travels through the site of a large 1994 fire to a lookout built in 1952. The original lookout was built here in 1931. The lookout can also be rented 6 months in advance on recreation.gov.
Getting there
From Wenatchee, take alternate Highway 97 north towards Chelan. Just before entering the town of Entiat, take a left-hand turn onto the Entiat River Road. Follow this road approximately ten miles to Ardenvoir.
Turn left onto FS 5700 which is signed Mad River. This well paved road will take you over 14 miles gaining ~3300 feet. FS road 5713 turns to your right just as the pavement ends. With high clearance and all-wheel drive, you can drive prudently to the top near the lookout. However, for the Billy Ridge trail, continue 2.4 miles on gravel road to a locked gate.
on the trail
Head NE uphill. Enter fire zone at 0.25 miles. Reach open meadow at 1.8 miles. At 2.8 miles go left uphill on access road 200' to intersect Tyee Ridge trail #1415. Switchback right on road to lookout at 3.3 miles.
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
- Seasons: June, July, August, September, October
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 6.6 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,530 ft
- 6,654 ft
- Land Manager: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
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