Driveway Butte Trail

Hiking trail · Chelan and Methow · Nearest town: Mazama, 5 mi / 8.1 km away

8.1 mi13 kmRound trip

≈2,963 ft≈903 mElevation gain

5,955 ft1,815 mHigh point

5 hr 2 minEstimated time

Moderate4 mi / 6.5 km one way. Length and elevation gain are calculated from map data, so they're approximate.

Pass: Northwest Forest Pass (based on the land the trailhead is on)

Trailhead: Driveway Butte Trailhead

Off National Forest Development Road 300, near Winthrop, WA

Coordinates: 48.59838, -120.51350

Directions

Google Maps Apple Maps

Today's weather and map Plan a trip here

Overview

Driveway Butte Trail is a round-trip hike of 8.1 mi / 13 km near Mazama, WA. Expect about 2,963 ft / 903 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,955 ft / 1,815 m. Difficulty: Moderate. At an average pace, plan on about 5 hr 2 min. High-elevation trail, usually snow-free from mid-July into October. Before then, expect snow and possible avalanche danger.

Elevation profile

Along the route: low 2,969 ft / 905 m · high 5,932 ft / 1,808 m

Nearby

Early Winters TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Klipchuck CampgroundCampground · 0.1 mi / 0.2 km
Cedar Creek TrailHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Doe CanyonHiking trail · 2.1 mi / 3.3 km
Upper Jack'sHiking trail · 2.4 mi / 3.9 km
Driveway ButtePeak · 2.6 mi / 4.2 km
Jack'sHiking trail · 2.8 mi / 4.5 km
Varden LakeLake · 2.9 mi / 4.7 km

Sources

Route and map: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Elevation: AWS Terrain Tiles.
Official trail listing: U.S. Forest Service.
Pass: based on the protected area that contains the trailhead.