Chelan, Washington
Top Spots in and near Chelan
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Leavenworth, Washington
Winter Camping in Leavenworth
It's an easy day hike to the Ridge of only 2.5 miles. On the ridge you can relax and enjoy the view of the surrounding mountains and a view of Leavenworth. I went into the Rangers office to ask for a good spot to take night time photos and this is one of the areas they suggested. Make sure you ge...Read more -
Twisp, Washington
Backpack to West Oval Lake
14 mi / 4100 ft gainThe trail to West Oval Lake begins at the Eagle Creek Trailhead, outside of Twisp, Washington. Follow the Eagle Creek trail for 1.9 miles until the trail splits. Take the left fork for Oval Creek and Oval Lakes. The trail continues winding through thick forest for approximately 4 more miles befor...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Backpack to Ingalls Creek
3.011 mi / 1450 ft gainAs attempting to find a good overnight spot, I stumbled upon the mostly overlooked Ingalls Creek trail. Seemingly easy to get to, this seemed like a solid option for Spring camping. When we arrived, there were about four other cars in the parking lot, and my guess is that was about how many cars ...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Hike Fourth of July Creek to Icicle Ridge
12 mi / 4800 ft gainMost adventurers travel down Icicle Creek Road to visit Colchuck Lake and the Enchantment Basin. But, if you're looking for an adventure for a cool summer morning without the crowds, continue past the Colchuck/Stuart forest road and explore this trail! Expansive views of the entire Stuart range...Read more -
Winthrop, Washington
Pipestone Canyon Rim Trail Loop
8.77 mi / 1437 ft gainThe Methow Valley in north-central Washington is magical for myriad reasons—the dry powder and bluebird days of winter, the hot high-desert days of summer, stunning views of the North Cascades Mountains to the west; the list goes on and on. Adding to its mystique is the little-known Pipestone Ca...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Spider Meadow Trail
14.13 mi / 2923 ft gainSpider Meadow Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see local wildlife located near Stehekin, Washington.Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Spider Gap to Buck Creek Pass
5.034.4 mi / 8317 ft gainBackpacking the Spider Gap to Buck Creek Pass Loop in the Glacier Peak Wilderness is no easy task, but yields some of the most spectacular views found in Washington. Plan for at least four days in order to stay fresh and to allow for extra time to soak in the Cascadian beauty that assaults your ...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Hiking the Lyman Lakes
5.021 mi / 2775 ft gainStart out on the Phelps Creek Trail and hike in 6.5 miles to reach the head of Spider Meadows. Continue on up the trail to the the base of the Spider Snowfield around 6200 feet for even better views of the entire Phelps Basin. Follow the trail up the snowfield for .5 miles to the top of Spider Ga...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Carne Mountain
7.4 mi / 3599 ft gainDrive USFS Road 62 for 23 miles from Lake Wenatchee (turn left at Cole's Corner off of Highway 2 towards Lake Wenatchee). Turn right on USFS Road 6211 for ~2.5 miles to the end at the Phelps Creek Trailhead. Begin to hike the Phelps Creek Trail but in 1/4-1/2 a mile, take a right on the Carne Mo...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Backpack to Ice Lakes Basin
20 mi / 7600 ft gainBegin your adventure at the Phelps Creek Trailhead, roughly a 4 hour drive from Seattle. Make sure your car has good clearance and traction because the last section of the forest service road gets a little rough. Only a few minutes after starting down the trail, you will reach a split that head...Read more -
Electric City, Washington
Steamboat Rock
5.04.12 mi / 1017 ft gainSteamboat Rock is a 600 acre basalt butte that rises 800 feet out of Banks Lake. The butte was carved out of the surrounding rock during the Great Missoula Floods. From atop the rock, take in the 360 degree views, appreciate the immensity of the floods and what has been left behind for us to enjo...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Scramble Fortress Mountain
5.022 mi / 6000 ft gainThe Approach Starting at the Trinity trailhead you'll hike the Buck Creek Trail towards Buck Creek Pass. The trail is fairly obvious once the snows have melted but if you are going early season (June-early July) you will definitely want to bring a GPS. The trail works it's way up the valley alon...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Backpack to Lake Caroline in the Enchantments
5.75 mi / 3100 ft gainFrom Leavenworth, WA head down Icicle Creek road and head to the Eightmile Lake Trailhead.The backpack starts at roughly 3270 feet of elevation and the highest point of the hike is 6300 feet. To start you will hike through a very beautiful and forested area for a while before getting into a burn ...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Eightmile Lake
4.06.76 mi / 1496 ft gainBeginning at the trailhead, fill out a self-issued permit allowing you to stay overnight. Start your trek heading upwards at an elevation of 3300 feet. As you become adapted to the trail, you will start to realize it is maintained and well groomed. In addition, The 1300 feet of elevation gained t...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Climb Cashmere Mountain
4.017 mi / 5700 ft gainTo get to Cashmere Mountain, drive east towards Leavenworth on Highway 2 and turn right on Icicle Creek Road. After 8.5 miles, turn left onto Eightmile Road for 3 miles, and park at the Eightmile Lake trailhead. The hike begins at Eightmile Lake Trail. After 2.8 miles, just past Little Eightmile ...Read more -
Electric City, Washington
Deep Water Solo at Banks Lake
No grades, no crowds, tons of rock. Banks Lake is a little-trafficked & underrated climbing destination overall, but the deep water solo climbs rimming the lake shores are what provide a truly unique experience. Within the seemingly endless slab walls of granite rising out of the water are se...Read more