Sinlahekin Natural Area
Eastern Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
MudReported on trail
Issueblowdown
“The Blue Lake trail is described as ADA but I had to cross a stream and walk around a broken bridge to get to it, and found a large blowdown not long after.”
Last report: Nov 1, 2025
Permits / Passes
RequiredDiscover Pass
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazards
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
- Trees Down
Getting There
Recent Reports
Nov 1, 2025
Consider this a road report. We’re staying in Chelan this weekend and woke up to pouring rain.
Jul 25, 2025
I stopped and walked at two places in the Sinlahekin Natural Area, the trail northeast of Blue Lake described above and Connors Lake. The Blue Lake trail is described as ADA but I had to cross a stream and walk around a broken bridge to get to it, and found a large blowdown not long after.
May 31, 2025
My group walked south from Forde Lake for 2 miles. Although we saw 4 groups camping, we seldom heard them and didn't encounter any on the road/trail.
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