2.5 miles
Distance
3,026 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
1 mile
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Boston Basin Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Snowshoe
    • Backcountry Ski
  • Riding Area
    Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.)
    Stehekin, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Wilderness Trail
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Local Popularity
    70 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Snowshoeing
    • 5 in Skiing

The trail to Boston Basin climbs very steeply and is very eroded in places. Boston Basin lies at about 5700'. Campsites and a composting toilet are located in Boston Basin.

Backcountry permits required.

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More Stats for Boston Basin hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    3,024 ft
  • Altitude min
    3,203 ft
  • Altitude start
    3,203 ft
  • Altitude end
    6,227 ft
  • Grade
    22.9%
  • Grade max
    -4.9%
  • Grade min
    131.6%
  • Distance climb
    2 miles
  • Distance down
    89 ft
  • Distance flat
    194 ft
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