Hansel Creek (FR 7310000) in WA

Road corridorOkanogan-Wenatchee NF

9.1 mi from Leavenworth

Maps 1,939 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · Then leave the forest for 30 days

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Difficult

All 0.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way.
Near Ettienne Creek Placer Mine.
Estimated climb: 450 ft over 0.7 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 16%.
Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
A gate 0.7 miles along the road, signed private.

Limited privacy

Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
The Temple stands 6,326 ft above the map pin, 4.9 miles west.
Ingalls Creek runs 0.5 mi off.

October normals 42–60°F, 2.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Hansel Creek (FR 7310000) in WA -- Camping Rules & Access