Recreation area

Estes Butte Trailhead

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest · Washington — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This trailhead provides access to the Estes Butte Trail #1527 and the Old Gib Trail #1528.

Getting there

From Leavenworth, WA, take US-2 North for 15 miles. Turn right on WA-207 (Lake Wenatchee Highway) and go 4.4 miles. Turn right onto Chiwawa Loop Road. Travel 0.4 mile, then stay right at the intersection. Take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road (Forest Road 6200) and follow for about 15 miles. The trailhead is located southeast of Chiwawa Horse Camp.

Activities

  • BIKING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.