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2.5 miles
Distance
3,026 ft
Climb
-2 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point
3,024 ft
Altitude change
3,203 ft
Altitude min
3,203 ft
Altitude start
6,227 ft
Altitude end
22.9%
Grade
-4.9%
Grade max
131.6%
Grade min
2 miles
Distance climb
89 ft
Distance down
194 ft
Distance flat
Boston Basin Details
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Riding AreaLake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.)
Stehekin, Washington -
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Local Popularity95 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Snowshoeing
- 5 in Backcountry Skiing
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Hiking SAC ScaleT5 Demanding Alpine Hiking
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Trail TypeWilderness Trail
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DirectionBoth Directions
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eBike Allowed
The trail to Boston Basin climbs very steeply and is very eroded in places. Boston Basin lies at about 5700'. Campsites and a composting toilet are located in Boston Basin.
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- 17 miles avg distance
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Directions to boston-basin trailhead
(48.480550, -121.079790)
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Nearby Trails
- Cascade Pass Trail 3,527 ft
- Sahale Arm Trail 2 miles
- Doubtful Lake Trail 2 miles
- Shale Mountain - Boston Peak Access Trail 3 miles
- Buckner Mountain Peak Route 3 miles
Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boston Basin
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Where is Boston Basin located?
Boston Basin is located in Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.), Stehekin, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.48055, -121.07979.
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How hard is Boston Basin?
Boston Basin is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 22.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Boston Basin?
Boston Basin has 3,026 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 2 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 3,203 ft to 6,227 ft.
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Is Boston Basin a point to point trail?
Boston Basin is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is wilderness trail.
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