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3,940 ft
Distance
50 ft
Climb
-50 ft
Descent
4,717 ft
High Point
0 ft
Altitude change
4,681 ft
Altitude min
4,681 ft
Altitude start
4,682 ft
Altitude end
-10.2%
Grade max
13.8%
Grade min
1,329 ft
Distance climb
1,847 ft
Distance down
764 ft
Distance flat

Thorp Lake Loop Details

  • Activities
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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
    Mountain Biking not recommended or allowed.
  • Riding Area
    Kachess Ridge
    Easton, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue Rate
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Season
    Summer
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

A short and steep descent trail to access Thorp Lake. A prime spot for some backcountry bikepack overnighting, or simply a spot in the summer to cool off

This trail begins on the Thorp Creek Road / Forest Road 4312. It climbs past Thorp Lake and ends at the junction with Kachess Ridge Trail 1315.

Trail parallels Thorp Creek through a partial cut for about 1.5 miles, gradually getting farther from the creek until the junction with Thorp Lake Trail which runs for 0.25 miles to the lake. Trail 1316 ends 0.5 miles further at the junction with Kachess Ridge Trail 1315. This is a nice trail, but it gets steep for the last mile.

SETTING: Large clearcut at the trailhead (198Cool and partial cutting for the next mile, old-growth trees, grassy hillsides, valley bottom, stream, lake.

Access Info

From Cle Elum take Highway 903 north about 15 miles to just past Lake Cle Elum, then take a left on Forest Road 4308. Continue west on 4308 to 4312, and northwest on 4312 to the trailhead which is at a gate on Forest Road 4312-121. Walk along this road, crossing Thorp Creek at a ford, approximately 0.25 mile to trail.

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No Recreation Pass required at trailhead. There is roadside parking for approximately 5 to 10 vehicles. No facilities.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Thorp Lake Loop

        ▼ Where is Thorp Lake Loop located?
        Thorp Lake Loop is located in Kachess Ridge, Easton, Washington, United States. It is part of the Kachess Ridge trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 47.36717, -121.19802.
        ▼ How hard is Thorp Lake Loop?
        Thorp Lake Loop is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Thorp Lake Loop?
        Thorp Lake Loop has 50 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 50 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 4,681 ft to 4,717 ft.
        ▼ Is Thorp Lake Loop a point to point trail?
        Thorp Lake Loop is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.

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