14.2 mi
Distance
7,562 ft
Elev. Gain
7h 44m
Est. Time
Out & Back
Route Type
Expert
Difficulty
About This Trail
Purple Creek Trail is an out-and-back trail in North Cascades National Park, managed by the United States Forest Service, in Chelan County, Washington. It is 14 miles long and gains 7,562 feet. The nearest town is Winthrop, Washington, about 24 miles away in a straight line.
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Trail Conditions
Trail Conditions
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Elevation Profile
| Point | Distance from start | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 0.0 mi | 371 ft |
| High point | 6.6 mi | 2,117 ft |
| End | 14.2 mi | 371 ft |
Trail Details
- Route Type
- Out & Back
Official sources & verification
Managed by United States Forest Service
Where it is
- Nearest town:
- Winthrop, WA · about 24 mi away
- County:
- Chelan County, WA
- Jurisdiction:
- North Cascades National Park · United States Forest Service
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Path geometry came from our pre-launch legacy database. Routes have not yet been re-verified against the operator and may differ from the actual trail.
In this park
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Stay nearby
Campgrounds near this trail
Stehekin Campground
0.1 mi awayLake Chelan National Recreation Area
Stehekin, WA
Purple Point Campground
0.3 mi awayLake Chelan National Recreation Area
Check official pricing6 sitesNational Park Reservable Tent
North Cascades NP - Manly Wham
2.5 mi awayNorth Cascades National Park
Marblemount, WA
Harlequin Campground
3.8 mi awayLake Chelan National Recreation Area
Check official pricing8 sitesNational Park Reservable Tent
Rainbow Meadows Campground
7.1 mi awayLake Chelan National Recreation Area
Stehekin, WA
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