Washington · Hiking

Big Tree

Big TreePhoto: Jami Dwyer on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)
1.1 mi
round trip
196 ft
climb
3,840 ft
high point
Out and back
route
May–Sep
best months

Is Big Tree open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Colville National Forest. It doesn't name Big Tree, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Colville National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Big Tree is an easy, short hike of about 1.1 miles in the Tonasket Ranger District of Colville National Forest in northern Washington. The trail is an out-and-back, with a high point of 3,840 feet and a low point of 3,777 feet. The total elevation gain is 196 feet, so the climb is gentle, and the steepest stretch comes about half a mile from the start at a 5% grade. Summer is the most comfortable time to go. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show July and August highs around 77°F with lows near 52°F, while winter highs stay in the 20s. The route is open to both horses and bikes, which makes it a good option for riders or pack animals. The trip takes about an hour, and the trail is just 0.1 mile from Lost Lake Group Unit and the Strawberry Mountain Trail. For more time outdoors, Beth Lake is about 2.5 miles away and Beaver Lake campground is about 3.7 miles away.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.