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    Hikes/United States/Washington State/Wenatchee National Forest

    Carne Mountain Trail

    Difficulty
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    Hard
    Duration
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    5-7.5h
    Distance
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    12.4 km
    Elevation
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    1,091 m
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    Looking for those perfect golden larches? Carne Mountain Trail sees the majority of its yearly traffic in the autumn due to the density of larches along the trail. This hike is 12.4 km long and is considered hard. Expect light traffic during most of the summer and heavier traffic in the fall season.

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    Route Description for Carne Mountain Trail

    Carne Mountain Trail is a beautiful hike, especially in the larch season. Expect many more users than normal when the trees go golden. An early start in the fall is highly recommended. Some sections of the trail can be muddy or snowy in late season, so microspikes and poles might be helpful to have.

    The hike begins at the Phelps Creek Trailhead and traverses through switchbacks for about 4.0 km, mostly in the forest to start. The views open up as you reach the basin, where you’ll likely find campers.

    Past the basin, keep left at the junction and then begin climbing up the south ridge of Carne Mountain. Atop the mountain, admire the amazing views. From here, you’ll follow the same route back to the trailhead.

    Getting to the Carne Mountain Trail Trailhead

    The trailhead for the Carne Mountain Trail is at the Phelps Creek Trailhead at the end of Phelps Creek Trailhead Road.

    Route Information

    • Backcountry Campground

      Carne Basin Camp

    • When to do

      June-October

    • Pets allowed

      Yes - On Leash

    • Family friendly

      No

    • Route Signage

      Average

    • Crowd Levels

      Moderate

    • Route Type

      Out and back

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