HIKING / BACKPACKING / HORSEBACK

Distance: 17 miles round trip

Hiking Time: 2 days High Point.- 6300 feet

Elevation Gain: 3400 feet

Maps: USGS Jack Ridge, Chiwaukum Mountains Greentrails - Chiwaukum Mountains #177

The trail heads up Icicle Creek for the first 2.7 miles before crossing it and heading up Frosty Creek for the next 4.7 miles to Frosty Pass, elevation 5700 feet. From Frosty Pass, the trail proceeds southeast for a mile to Mary Lake. If transportation was arranged at Chatter Creek Campground, you can follow the trail past Florence Lake to Ladies Pass, over to Edna Lake and Grindstone Mountain and down Chatter Creek for a 16 mile trip.

Directions: Follow US 2 to Leavenworth. On the west outskirts of town, turn right (south) onto the Icicle Creek Road. Follow for 18.5 miles to the trailhead.