Slide Ridge Road

Slide Ridge Road takes you on an adventure through the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. Located 12 miles West of Chelan, Washington, the trail begins as lightly treed with lots of brush but progresses back into a thick forest. Views of Lake Chelan are plentiful. A climb of over 3,700 feet takes you to the height of the trail, where you’ll find the hiking trailhead of Devil's Backbone Trail. Afterward, it’s a descent of over 4,200 feet, as you head toward the town of Chelan, Washington. This is a vast, beautiful drive covering many miles and several thousand feet of elevation change, spanning over a variety terrain. It’s a great route to take for high-elevation hiking, an overlanding trip, or for a memorable day trip. This trail is part of the Washington Cascade Overland Route. Visit Overlanding Across Washington for more information, including which trails to take next.