Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Washington, United States
6.9 miles (11.1 km) · 5,765 ft elevation gain · Point to Point · trail · Route
Purple Creek Trail is a 6.9 mile point-to-point route located in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area, Washington, United States. The route climbs 5,765 feet and descends 274 feet. The most significant ascent covers 2.8 miles and gains 2,584 feet. Vertical rate measures 838 feet of gain per mile. 12% of the route can be run, with walking required on steeper grades. Surface conditions are primarily trail. Technical difficulty: mountainous. This route ranks at the 98.41th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. This route serves both trail runners training for ultras and hikers exploring Washington.
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