Leavenworth
This bavarian-style town east of Seattle is a fantastic basecamp for mountain adventures.
Top Adventures in Leavenworth
Hike Sauer’s Mountain
4.0
6 mi
/ 2000 ft gain
Sauer’s Mountain is one of those well defined, moderate, and rewarding hikes that give you just the right amount of views for the effort, but the real treat is catching the wildflower bloom in mid-May.
The trailhead is located on private property....
Bouldering in Icicle Creek
Icicle Creek in Leavenworth is widely known for it's awesome bouldering and top roping spots. The only difficult thing is finding the boulders you want to climb. Most the time there is a jumble of cars outside the specific trailheads (like I said...
4 Day Backpacking Trip in the Enchantments
4.7
18 mi
/ 6000 ft gain
The Alpine Lakes Wilderness named “The Enchantments” draws explorers from all over the world. On a four day backpacking trip you can take day trips from camp to explore over a dozen crystal clear lakes, summit surrounding peaks, and camp at an al...
Winter Camp at Nada Lake
10.6 mi
/ 3800 ft gain
Being one of the lucky recipients of an Enchantments overnight permit can't happen for everybody. So, for the rest of us, taking to the mountains in the winter is an awesome way to bypass this system and experience the central Cascades in a comple...
Climb Prusik Peak's West Ridge
18 mi
/ 5000 ft gain
The Enchantments are an amazing experience in themselves. Yet one of the most striking features of any hike into the core zone of the Enchantments is that of Prusik Peak. This pyramid like spire rises dramatically from the many puddle lakes and ...
Hike to Snow Lake, WA
4.0
7.2 mi
/ 1800 ft gain
This hike gets crowded fairly quickly so get there early. The parking lot is very large so parking is not really a problem. There are bathrooms at the very beginning of the trail so I highly suggest using them. However at the top there is also a ...
The Enchantments Mountain Run
5.0
18 mi
/ 6000 ft gain
At the Snow Lake Trail, you start at a elevation of 1400 feet and run up to Nada Lake 5000 feet at 5.6 miles. From here, you make your way to Lower and Upper Snow Lake, 2.2 miles. There are a lot of campsites in this area, but you have to apply ...
Snowshoe to Snow Lake
2.3
7.2 mi
/ 1800 ft gain
Summer is a great time to visit Snow Lake, but you will miss out on the true beauty of the area and the reason for its namesake. Winter is the perfect season to explore this area – not to mention you will skip the crowds!Reaching the trailhead of ...
Leavenworth camping, hotels, and more
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Leavenworth, Washington
Eightmile Group Site
Overview
Nestled in a forest canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Icicle Creek, Eightmile Group Campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee
Nati...
Leavenworth, Washington
Bridge Creek Group Site
Overview
Bridge Creek Group Campground sits in Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest in northwest Washington. Nestled in a mountainous fores...
Leavenworth, Washington
Tumwater Group Site
Overview
Tumwater Campground, located at the confluence of Chiwaukum Creek and the Nenatchee River in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National For...
Leavenworth, Washington
Icicle Group Campground
Overview
Nestled in a forest canopy of pine and fir on the banks of Icicle Creek, Icicle Group Campground in Okanogan-Wenatchee National...