Stehekin, Washington · Chelan County · lwn · United States Forest Service · 1249
The 2.4 mile Surprise Lake Trail begins within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness at Summit Trail 1259 junction and ends at Surprise Lake. Travel through subalpine forest and meadows. The last mile is very steep and equestrian use is not recommended.
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The 2.4 mile Surprise Lake Trail begins within Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness at Summit Trail 1259 junction and ends at Surprise Lake. Travel through subalpine forest and meadows. The last mile is very steep and equestrian use is not recommended.
Gentle terrain, well-marked. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Difficulty is derived from OpenStreetMap’s Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) hiking scale, trail visibility, surface, distance, and elevation gain. Always verify current conditions before heading out.
Personalised to this trail’s length, elevation, difficulty, and the live forecast.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
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