Fortune Creek Trail

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5/5 (41 reviews)
Roslyn, Washington (Kittitas County)
Last Updated: 11/16/2023

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Highlights

Fortune Creek trail is located just North of Roslyn, Washington (home of the hit TV show "Northern Exposure"). It is only accessible for four-wheel drive vehicles from the middle of June till November. With the trail connecting to several other great trails in the area, it makes for an excellent day trip. It is a very easy nontechnical trail that can be enjoyed by any four wheel drive vehicle with adequate ground clearance. This trail follows an old mining road that was cut back at the turn on the century in search of gold. If you look carefully you will still see Federal mine claim signs just off the trail and old rusted mining equipment. At the end of the six mile trail, you will be surprised to find beautiful Lake Gallagher. This trail is filled with beautiful vistas, large mountains, and many areas to camp and explore.

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Trail Reviews

5/5 (41)
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Seasonal Closure
Visited: 11/16/2023

This trail is now closed due to seasonal snow levels
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Rated 5/5
Visited: 10/28/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Beautiful snowy conditions. Icy with about 6” of snow up high. MaxTrax, and straps used in a couple of spots near the top. Very steep sections with ice. A great team effort. Great fun. Very challenging.
Trail Review: Fortune Creek Trail - Gavin Convey
Trail Review: Fortune Creek Trail - Gavin Convey
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Visited: 09/23/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Traversed just the first 1/2 mile or so and this is definitely not a beginners’ trail. From the photo attached this was a difficult section and required quite a bit of articulation.
Trail Review: Fortune Creek Trail - Allen Denver
Trail Review: Fortune Creek Trail - Allen Denver
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Visited: 08/21/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

There is no way this is a green. Maybe past years. I needed to use Atrac / rear diff several times to make it to the top. Other than that a fun trail with an amazing reward at the top. Pretty busy in weekends
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Visited: 08/13/2023
Difficulty Accuracy: Harder

Definitely harder than a 2! Easily a 3, maybe a hard 3.

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