About Blackpine Trailhead
Provides access to: Blackjack Ridge Trail #1565 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness connecting with Snowall-Cradle Lake Trail #1560 and Meadow Creek Trail #1559.
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Blackpine Trailhead
Leavenworth, Washington · Chelan County · Facility
Provides access to: Blackjack Ridge Trail #1565 within Alpine Lakes Wilderness connecting with Snowall-Cradle Lake Trail #1560 and Meadow Creek Trail #1559.
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47.61011, -120.94505
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Weather at Blackpine Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Fog
79°/55°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 5:35 AM ↓ 8:44 PM
Tue
Partly Cloudy
72°/55°
💧 2%🌬 13mph
↑ 5:36 AM ↓ 8:43 PM
Wed
Overcast
76°/52°
🌬 11mph
↑ 5:38 AM ↓ 8:42 PM
Thu
Overcast
83°/52°
🌬 8mph
↑ 5:39 AM ↓ 8:40 PM
Fri
Overcast
89°/53°
🌬 7mph
↑ 5:40 AM ↓ 8:39 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Leavenworth, WA, head southwest on US-2 West for 0.8 mile. Turn left onto Icicle Road and follow for about 18 miles. The road becomes gravel at about 13 mile point (now called Forest Road 7600) and makes a left turn to cross Icicle Creek at about 15 mile point. At about 18 mile point, trailhead is just before Black Pine Horse Camp.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Blackpine Trailhead
Heading to Blackpine Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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