This trail climbs moderately along a nice ridgeline. Views of the area can be had from Basalt Peak and, if hikers continue 0.5 mile past the peak, another viewpoint offers another take of the scenery.
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Activity: Hiking
Nearest Town: Lake Wenatchee
Skill Level: 2
Fitness Level: 2
Distance: 4 miles to the junction with Rock Creek Tie Trail No. 1583
Elevation: Trailhead: 2500 ft; Basalt Pass: 5100 ft; Basalt Peak: 6000 ft
Access: Heading west on Hwy 2, take a right at Coles Corner and turn onto County Road 207. After crossing the Wenatchee River, take the first opportunity to turn right. Continue 1.5 miles to an intersection. Take a left onto Chiwawa Road 62 and drive about 13 miles. You will find the trailhead at Finner Creek.
Trip Instructions: From the trailhead, climb along the ridgeline to Basalt Peak. West of the peak, it is possible to continue another 0.5 mile along a viewpoint trail. Continue further on the Basalt Ridge Trail (No. 1515), or take the No. 1538 tie to the Rock Creek Trail.
Uses Allowed: Hiking, mtn biking, horseback riding
Uses Not Allowed: Motorized vehicles
Fees/Permits: None
Additional Information: The information for this entry has been compiled by the article “Hit the Trail: Basalt Ridge No. 1515“ written for the Wenatchee World in November 2006. Click on the link to read the original article.
Leave It Better Than You Found It. This should be every outdoor user’s goal. Pick up trash left by others, pull some noxious weeds along your route, throw branches over unwanted spur trails, don’t ride or walk wet trails when you’re leaving ruts/footprints deeper than ¼ inch…
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