Eightmile
Begins at the forest's mile 0, 48.8981, -120.3485 - no trailhead mapped Drive to where the trail begins
Billy Goat Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No fee or pass needed. · season Mid July to
Provides access to : Hidden Lakes Trail #477 , Larch Creek/Billy Goat Pass Trail #502 , Burch Mountain Trail #538 and Billy Goat Pass/Eightmile Pass Loop Trail within Pasayten Wilderness .
Restrictions Wilderness use restrictions apply. Certified weed free hay is required on National forestlands (processed grains are okay).
Copper Glance Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
No fee · season July to
This small signed trailhead along the side of Eightmile Creek Road (forest service road 5130) gives access to Copper Glance Trail #519. Limited parking space at trailhead. The first part of the trail follows the old jeep trail #5130-505 that provides access to the Copper Glance mining claimants. At 1.5 miles the jeep trail ends and Copper Glance Trail begins.
Eightmile Trailhead the Forest Service's write-up
$5 per vehicle/per day or valid <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/passes-permits/?cid=fsbdev3_053606"><strong>Recreation Pass</strong></a> required. <strong>See new parking restriction below.</strong> · reservation required
Road #7601 accessing Eightmile trailhead is CLOSED (11/4/2024)
The road accesses Eightmile and Colchuck/Stuart trailheads. The road is closed to vehicles every winter to protect the roadbed from damage and prevent hazardous travel on the steep exposed snow covered road.
Provides access to : Eightmile Lake Trail #1552 and Eightmile-Trout Creek Trail #1554 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness .
An overnight reservation permit is required from June 15 to October 15 for entry to the unique Enchantments Area. Wilderness permits for day-use are required. The self-issuing permits are available at trailheads.
$5/vehicle/day
SEE PARKING INFORMATION BELOW.
DRONES ARE PROHIBITED IN ALL WILDERNESS AREAS
DOGS ARE PROHIBITED
DOGS are prohibited on Colchuck Lake trail, Stuart Lake trail and within the Enchantment Permit Area. Dogs, and all pets, are prohibited.
Dogs whose sole purpose is to provide therapy, comfort, emotional support or crime deterrent DO NOT QUALIFY AS SERVICE DOGS under the regulation and are NOT ALLOWED. Defined by Department of Justice regulations 28 C.F.R. Part 35.136.
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Restrictions <ul></ul><ul></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/okawen/specialplaces/?cid=stelprdb5405234">Wilderness regulations apply</a>. See: <a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5407053.pdf" target="”_blank”">Alpine Lakes Wilderness Regulations Booklet </a>(PDF File). Mandatory permit area.</li><li>Non-motorized, no bicycles, no aircraft.</li><li>No Drones</li><li>Group size limit 8. </li><li>Dogs are prohibited between trailhead on Forest Road 7601 and Windy Pass, including Eightmile Lake and Caroline Lake area and within the Enchantment Permit Area. Dogs, and all pets, are prohibited, except for Service Dogs as defined by Department of Justice regulations 28 C.F.R. Part 35.136. Dogs whose sole purpose is to provide therapy, comfort, emotional support or crime deterrent do not qualify as service dogs.</li><li>Campfires are prohibited.</li><li>Use certified weed-free or commercially processed stock feed only.</li></ul>