Rainbow Meadows Loop via Rainbow Lake Trail and Bridge Creek Trail
28.0 mi
Distance
14 hrs 26 min
Time
terrain
3,051 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a difficult loop trail to Rainbow Meadows in Lake Chelan National Recreation Area.
This trail goes by Fireweed Camps, McAlester Lake, High Camp, McAlester Pass, Bowan, Bench Creek, Rainbow Lake, Dan's, South Fork, and Hideaway.
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Public Tracks
McAlester Pass and Rainbow Lake Loop
This 30-mile loop in the Northern Cascades National Park is a great multi-day option that is logistically easy to plan.
Make sure you get permits for campsites online or at a ranger station before embarking.
McAlester Pass and Rainbow Lake Loop
This 30-mile loop in the Northern Cascades National Park is a great multi-day option that is logistically easy to plan.
Make sure you get permits for campsites online or at a ranger station before embarking.
McAlester Pass and Rainbow Lake Loop 3 Day
Day 1: Bench Creek TH to Bench Creek Camp. 12.8 miles, 2871ft ascent.
Day 2: Bench Creek Camp to Hideaway camp. 12.4 miles, 3754ft ascent.
Day 3: Hideaway Camp to Bench Creek TH. 3.9 miles, 1255ft ascent
2025 GNW - North Cascades Backpack
Night 1 - Hidden Meadows Stock Camp
Night 2 - Bench Creek Group Camp
Night 3 - Rainbow Meadows Group Group
Night 4 - Hideaway Group Camp
2025 GNW - North Cascades Backpack
Night 1 - Hidden Meadows Stock Camp
Night 2 - Bench Creek Group Camp
Night 3 - Rainbow Meadows Group Group
Night 4 - Hideaway Group Camp
Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.) Trail Run
Recorded on Garmin Forerunner 955
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/20521349507
