Chelan Lakeshore Trail: A Spring Backpacking Adventure 🚢🥾

📍 Chelan Lakeshore Trail This unique backpacking route requires a boat ride to the trailhead—perfect for early spring! The journey starts with a scenic ferry ride across the stunning Lake Chelan, surrounded by mountains and crisp blue waters. It’s an ideal escape into nature just a few hours from Seattle. 🚢 Trip Breakdown: ▪️ Day 1: Drive to Fields Point Landing ($9/day parking), take the 1:30 PM ferry (tell crew your stop: Prince Creek for full trail, Fish Creek for half). Hike ~7 miles to Lakeview Campground (first-come, first-served off-season). The trail offers breathtaking views of the lake and lush spring greenery 🌲💧. ▪️ Day 2: Explore Stehekin—a remote lakeside village 🏡. Don’t miss the local bakery and rent a bike to visit Rainbow Falls! This car-free community is peaceful and full of charm. ▪️ Day 3: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast in Stehekin before catching the 10:30 AM ferry back. Soak in those final moments of lakeside serenity. ⚠️ Heads Up: Some 2024 campsites are closed—check recreation.gov for updates! Spring weather can be unpredictable, so pack layers and rain gear. Always carry plenty of water and snacks—facilities are limited along the trail. #PNWBackpacking #NorthCascades #LakeChelan #WildernessEscape #SpringHiking #BackpackingAdventure #WashingtonTrails