Stehekin Trail, Camp, and Area Closures

Skagit County Area (not Burlington)Washington State / Government

Update 6/8/25
Park officials have opened Stehekin area trails, road, and areas for day use in coordination with the Chelan County Sheriff's Office. Overnight stays on previously closed trails, including backcountry camps and cross-country zones, remain closed through June 12.
Authorities are still searching for the suspect, and we encourage visitors to the area to remain alert. For further information and a description of the suspect, visit https://www.facebook.com/chelancountysheriffsoffice or https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff.
For a full list of trails and news release visit https://go.nps.gov/stehclosure


Original 6/5/25
Sedro Woolley, WA– Park officials have closed trails in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area within North Cascades National Park Service Complex. The following trails are closed, including backcountry camps and cross-country zones along closed trails:
  • Pacific Crest Trail within the park complex (Agnes Creek, Old Wagon, and Bridge Creek trails)
  • Rainbow Lake Trail
  • Rainbow Creek Trail
  • McAlester Lake Trail
  • Twisp Pass Trail (to USFS border)
  • Stiletto Spur Trail
  • North Fork Bridge Creek Trail
  • Upper Stehekin Valley Trail
  • Flat Creek Trail
  • Thunder Creek Trail from Park Creek Pass to the junction with Upper Stehekin Valley Trail
  • Upper Stehekin Valley Trail to junction with Horseshow Basin Trail
Trails are closed until further notice due to ongoing search operations for a suspect in Chelan County.
The suspect has been identified as Travis Decker. Decker was last seen wearing light colored shirt and dark shorts. Do not approach, the suspect is dangerous and may be armed. If you see, or believe you have seen, Mr. Decker call 911 immediately. Do not attempt to contact or approach him. Anyone with information is urged to call the Chelan County Sheriff's Office tip line at 509-667-6845 or submit your information here: https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip.

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