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Nuthatch Trail

4.0 (1 Rating)
Great network of easy/intermediate trails about 30 minutes outside of Chelan, WA.
1.6
mi
Distance
14
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
LakeViews

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
1.63mi
Distance
14ft
Elevation Gain
75ft
Elevation Loss
15%
Max Grade
3,506ft
High Point
3,429ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
Nuthatch is a great singletrack from the Upper Trailhead into the Eagle Ridge trail system. I ran it to the 'Chaos Corner' junction and took 'Alley Oop' from there. Nuthatch runs along the ridge of the hills, intermittent coverage from sparse pines and occasional views at Lake Chelan in the distance. Trail is flat and lots of room for double wide runners. Nuthatch is in the foothills around Lake Chelan. Part of a bigger network of trails that you can piece together based on mileage or difficulty. There is plentiful signage throughout trail system (but not with distances or difficulty) so download this map or this one, which is good, too. Alternatively, just use the Mobile App!

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Contributors
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