Fortune Creek Pass
(Trail #1394) HIKING

Distance: 7 miles round trip

Hiking Time: 5 hours High Point: 6000 feet

Elevation Gain: 1800 feet

Maps: USGS Mount Stuart
Greentrails - Mount Stuart #209

In between Ingalls Peak, Hawkins Mountain, and Esmeralda Peaks, Fortune Creek Pass in this hike is approached from the south. The trail heads up to the headwaters of the North Fork Teanaway River and in 3.1 miles a junction is reached where to the right and .6 miles is a pass looking into Fortune Creek at 6400 feet and the trail continues to Van Epps Pass in 2 miles. The left fork reaches a pass in .4 miles at 6000 feet looking into the south fork Fortune Creek. Which pass, your choice, and a different view.
Directions: Take 1-90 east of Cle Elum, exit 85. Go north on Hwy 97 toward Wenatchee for 5 miles and turn left (west) on Teanaway Road. At junction take North Fork Teanaway (or Beverly Creek). At 23 miles reach trailhead parking lot.