2023 Map of Oval Peak

About this map

Okanogan National Forest and the Wenatchee National Forest converge in this high-altitude wilderness, defined by the sharp divide between Okanogan and Chelan counties. The landscape is dominated by the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness, where numerous granite peaks such as Oval Peak and Star Peak rise above glacial basins. A complex network of alpine trails, including the Summit Trail-Wilderness Trl and Oval Peak Trl, connects remote water bodies like West Oval Lake and Star Lake. The terrain reveals a geography of high-elevation passes like Fish Creek Pass and Eagle Pass, serving as critical transit points through the Sawtooth Ridge. This 2023 survey documents the modern trail system and protected boundaries of this remote interior range, where names like Horseshoe Basin and Buttermilk Meadow denote traditional landmarks in the Okanogan backcountry.