Labyrinth Mountain
4.2 mi
Distance
1 hrs 36 min
Time
terrain
2,507 ft
Elev Gain
Overview
This is a moderate out and back trail to Labyrinth Mountain in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
This trail goes by Lake Minotaur Trailhead.
Sights to See
Rate this Hike
★★★★★
Road has a decent amount of potholes, but none so big they can’t be skirted past. Pretty rocky in some stretches but I made it fine in a sedan.
Trail is steep, rooty, and rocky for most of the way through the forested section. Once it opens up there’s a slushy coating of snow that was slippery—poles were helpful. Lots of water on the trail from the recent snow melting out again, as well as rain. We wore ponchos and waterproof boots. I never needed to put on my puffy coat but my hands were very cold once my gloves soaked through.
The snow became deeper, but still slushy, ascending Labyrinth Mt from the saddle overlooking Theseus. Poles were very helpful from here on. We didn’t use our microspikes because the snow was too wet. Lots of exhausting but minor post-holing as we found a route up Labyrinth (gaiters would’ve been nice!). We ended up having to turn around .1 miles from the peak, at the bottom of the boulder field. The snow was too deep to know what was beneath you, but not deep enough to be able to walk safely across.
Beautiful views whether it’s socked in at the lake, or from the saddle when the clouds part even briefly! Lots of mini waterfalls and streams below Labyrinth, braiding through the trail and underneath the snow. Blueberry treats hiding underneath the snow as well!
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