Bethel Ridge

4.9/5 (18 reviews)
Bethel Ridge is a nearly 6-mile-long drive through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Bethel has many things to offer, like views of the surrounding mountains, including Adams, Rimrock Lake, and of course an amazing ridgeline view. A frequent attraction of travelers on this road is taking a p...Read More
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Highlights of Bethel Ridge

Altitude Category IconAltitude
Beginner Category IconBeginner
Camping Category IconCamping
Forest Category IconForest
Iconic Category IconIconic
Overland Category IconOverland
Rock Category IconRock
Scenic Category IconScenic
Highest Elevation
6172 ft
Shape of Trail
Straight Through
Typically Open
05/01 - 11/01
Best Direction
N/A
Official Trail Name
325
Nearest Town
Naches
Nearest Services
Naches
Management Agency
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest
District
Naches Ranger District

Overview

Bethel Ridge is a nearly 6-mile-long drive through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Bethel has many things to offer, like views of the surrounding mountains, including Adams, Rimrock Lake, and of course an amazing ridgeline view. A frequent attraction of travelers on this road is taking a picture of their vehicles overlooking the ridge below, in Waypoint 4. After the viewpoint, you’ll turn left into the woods, and face some challenges, including various dips and a few shallow drop-offs into small water holes. After this romp among the trees, the trail opens up again for a leisurely drive as you finish the trail, and enter DNR land. This trail is part of the Washington Cascade Overland Route. Visit Cascade Overland Route for more information, including which trails to take next. If you are already following the Washington Cascade Overland Route, this will be the first trail posing challenges, though not the last.

Trail Difficulty and Assessment

Trail Guide Overview
13 Waypoints
41 Trail Photos
2 Trail Concerns
18 Community Reviews
1 Video
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