Phelps Creek Trailhead

Total Miles
2.4

Elevation

1,071.42 ft

Duration

0.5 Hours

Technical Rating

2

Easy

Best Time

Summer, Fall, Spring

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Phelps Creek Trailhead
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Trail Overview

This 4.8-mile out-and-back trail takes you from the Chiwawa River Valley up to the Phelps Creek Trailhead. This trailhead is very popular with the backcountry hiking community, with over 100 miles of hiking trails. You can take this trail up to the trailhead for a day hike or get a backcountry permit and enjoy multiple days in the Glacier Peak Wilderness area.

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Phelps Creek Trailhead
Phelps Creek Trailhead

Difficulty

This is a single-vehicle-wide trail with turn-outs, mud holes, and washes less than 12 inches in depth.

Technical Rating

2

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Access Description

Take the Chiwawa Valley Trail and turn off to the right just before reaching Trinity.

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