Cedar Creek
Trailhead Cedar Creek Trailhead Drive there
Cedar Creek Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
A <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/main/okawen/passes-permits/recreation">recreation pass</a> is required. (A $5/vehicle/day Northwest Forest Pass can be purchased from a self-pay station provided at the trailhead). · season May to
Trailhead gives access to Cedar Creek Trail #476 which enters Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness at 9.2 miles, goes over Abernathy Pass and connects to North Creek Trail #413 at 9.6 miles.
Because of its low elevation this trail is one of the first trails to open up in the spring. Hike a gentle forested sidehill climb through big fir and spruce and occasional stands of cedar trees. Reach the falls in 1.7 miles. The falls are below the trail so use caution as the area around the falls is quite precipitous and there are no fences or barriers. Cedar Creek pours from pool to pool, then drops 50 to 60 feet in a series of falls. The trail continues beyond the falls to Abernathy Pass, where it enters the Lake Chelan-Sawthooth Wilderness. Bicycles are not allowed beyond this point.
Restrictions Certified weed-free hay or certified weed-free hay pellets are required on National Forest lands (processed grains are okay). <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/?cid=STELPRDB5405234">Wilderness regulations apply</a> in wilderness areas.