Devore Creek Trail

Devore Creek Trail #1244 is a 15-mile, one-way backcountry route from near Weaver Point to the junction of Company Creek and 10 Mile Creek trails in Ten Mile Basin. It is not a loop or an easy out-and-back. That distance is for the named trail; if you approach from Harlequin Campground, add about 3 miles on the Stehekin River Trail before reaching the Devore Creek junction.

Treat the full route as a demanding backpacking segment or a very long one-way day. You need a plan for the far end or for retracing the route. The much-mentioned 28-mile circuit combines this trail with the Company Creek and Stehekin River trails; it is a different, longer itinerary.

The trail climbs steeply through rock bluffs and open forest for its first mile, then enters Glacier Peak Wilderness. The next roughly three miles cross a dry, brushy hillside that stays steep. Forest returns before Fourth of July Basin. This is sustained work, with brush and a remote setting that make it a poor choice for a casual walk.

Fourth of July Basin is the open stretch for broad mountain views and cross-country wandering. From there, the trail switchbacks through open larch forest to Ten Mile Pass, then descends through timber into Ten Mile Basin. It finishes at the junction with Company Creek and 10 Mile Creek trails, where a separate route continues the journey. The trail crosses from Lake Chelan National Recreation Area into Glacier Peak Wilderness.

Stehekin has no road connection to Chelan; visitors arrive by boat or on foot. From the practical road and shuttle access at Harlequin Campground, follow the Stehekin River Trail about 3 miles to the Devore Creek junction. That approach is outside the 15-mile trail distance, so include it in your plan. The Forest Service describes dispersed campsites and water along the route, but no facilities. Bring a way to treat stream water. Pets are allowed on leash in the Lake Chelan National Recreation Area; check applicable Forest Service rules farther along the route.