Middle Fork Trail

Hiking trail · Chelan and Methow · Nearest town: Oroville, 21.3 mi / 34.3 km away

5.5 mi8.8 kmRound trip

≈479 ft≈146 mElevation gain

5,397 ft1,645 mHigh point

2 hr 40 minEstimated time

Easy2.7 mi / 4.4 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: Iron Gate Trailhead

Near Tonasket, WA

Coordinates: 48.90854, -119.90404

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Overview

Middle Fork Trail is a round-trip hike of 5.5 mi / 8.8 km near Oroville, WA. Expect about 479 ft / 146 m of elevation gain, with a high point of 5,397 ft / 1,645 m. Difficulty: Easy. At an average pace, plan on about 2 hr 40 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 5,062 ft / 1,543 m · high 5,387 ft / 1,642 m

Nearby

Deer Park TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Clutch Creek TrailHiking trail · less than 0.1 mi / 0.1 km
Hickey HumpPeak · 2.7 mi / 4.4 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.