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Chelan Lakeshore Trail

Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, Washington

Distance
27.7 km
Elev. gain
1,208 m
Start
Lakeshore Trail
Finish
Purple Creek Trailhead

A simplified drawing of the real route — the distance above is the published figure, not the length of this line.

About this distance

Far shows NPS's published 27.7 km (17.2 mi). The mapped route measures 27.7 km (17.2 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Common questions

How long is the Chelan Lakeshore Trail?
The Chelan Lakeshore Trail is 27.7 km (17.2 miles).
How much elevation gain does the Chelan Lakeshore Trail have?
The Chelan Lakeshore Trail has about 1,208 m (3,963 ft) of total climbing, measured along Far's route for the trail.
Where does the Chelan Lakeshore Trail start and finish?
The Chelan Lakeshore Trail runs between Lakeshore Trail and Purple Creek Trailhead.
Why do other sources list a different distance for the Chelan Lakeshore Trail?
Far shows NPS's published 27.7 km (17.2 mi). The mapped route measures 27.7 km (17.2 mi) — a small mapping variance.

Sources

Route geometry from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Trail conditions, permits, and hazards change — verify before you go.