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Buckskin Ridge Trail - No. 498

Mostly a ridge trail that alternates between subalpine forest and above timberline zones. The trail elevation varies as it passes two lakes and crosses two passes before descending to the Pasayten River.

The trail route is mostly above timberline and offers many views. For those seeking solitude the trail is generally not used much past Silver Lake. At about 0.5 mile there is a cut-off trail to the Robinson Creek-Middle Fork Trail No. 478, making loop trips possible via both the Middle Fork and West Fork drainages.

This trail should be considered more difficult for the stock user. While it is not impassable to stock, it is not a trail for the inexperienced horse or rider. There are sections of narrow tread with steep exposure and steep rocky stretches.

Wilderness use restrictions apply.

Stock ramp, hitch rail, vault toilet located 1 mile southwest of Hart's Pass. Parking Area and hiker trail head at 2nd switchback. Limited parking.



 The Basics


Difficulty: Difficult
Length: 19.5 miles
Season: July to September
Map: USGS: Slate Peak, Pasayten Peak, Frosty Creek.;Green Trails: Washington Pass, Pasayten Pak
Managed By: Methow Valley Ranger District North
Okanogan National Forest
24 West Chewuch
Winthrop, WA  98862
Phone: 509-996-4003


 Directions to Trailhead

From Winthrop drive State Route 20 fourteen miles to Mazama junction. Turn right to Mazama then left onto Okanogan County Road 9140 to where it joins Forest Service Road 5400 (Hart's Pass Road). Drive 18.5 miles to Hart's Pass and turn right towards Slate Peak. The trailhead is at the second switchback beyond the horse loading area.






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