シェラン湖のおすすめウォーキング＆ハイキングルート

Lake Chelan, nestled in the North Cascades of Washington, is a 50.5-mile long natural lake. Known for its crystal-clear waters, the lake is surrounded by vineyards, orchards, and mountainous terrain.

Nestled deep into the North Cascades National Park lies the tiny town of Stehekin. It is less than 100 miles from the Canadian border and only accessible by foot, boat or seaplane. It is eleven miles from the Pacific Crest Trail on a dirt road. Two shuttle companies run at least four times a day to get you here. Most hikers send their final resupply package to Stehekin. The small town has a friendly post office, an excellent restaurant, a small store, hotel, campground and a laundromat with showers. You should definitely stop at the bakery outside of town and get some delicious cinnamon rolls – my personal favorite. The shuttle stops there, too.

Boulder Butte stands at 7,355 feet above sea level east of Lake Chelan and Stehekin in the heart of the North Cascades. This remote-feeling peak is a great challenge and an excellent adventure if in Stehekin. From the top you get panoramic views that you will most likely enjoy in solitude.

Purple Pass is a high mountain pass east of Lake Chelan and Stehekin. Although the climb up to the pass is strenuous - ascending many, many switchbacks - you get great views of the lake, and in the summer there is an abundance of wildflowers lining the trail. From Purple Pass you can either summit Boulder Butte or continue to Juanita Lake, which has campsites near a small lake.

If the tiny Purple Point Campground at the north side of Stehekin is already full, there is lots of room in this idyllic forested area. It can get a little crowded during Pacific Crest Trail hiker season which is roughly mid August through mid September.

This short loop trail offers a great view over Stehekin and Lake Chelan. Take a seat at the wooden bench to take in this unique landscape at the fullest. Along the loop you will find two wooden bridges and a small hidden waterfall. Enjoy!

Nestled deep into the North Cascades National Park lies the tiny town of Stehekin. It is less than 100 miles from the Canadian border and only accessible by foot, boat or seaplane. It is eleven miles from the Pacific Crest Trail on a dirt road. Two shuttle companies run at least four times a day to get you here. Most hikers send their final resupply package to Stehekin. The small town has a friendly post office, an excellent restaurant, a small store, hotel, campground and a laundromat with showers. You should definitely stop at the bakery outside of town and get some delicious cinnamon rolls – my personal favorite. The shuttle stops there, too.