Wenatchee, Washington
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Top Hiking Spots in and near Wenatchee
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Leavenworth, Washington
Aasgard Pass via Stuart Lake Trail
3.511.15 mi / 4560 ft gain“These fleetingly rare sights offer a recipe for what I call ‘the Quest.’ The Quest is the force that motivates us to travel. It’s putting oneself in the perfect place at the perfect time. It’s the insatiable urge to find that quintessential moment.” - Washington AAA Journal The arrival of “gold...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Climb to the Summit of Colchuck Peak
12.5 mi / 5300 ft gainGetting There: From US2 in Leavenworth, Washington, turn onto Icicle Creek Rd. Drive 8.2 miles and turn left on Forest Service Road 7601—you might be able to spot it more easily as the turnoff for the Bridge Creek Campground. In 3.7 miles, you'll arrive at the Stuart Lake Trailhead parking lot; w...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Snowshoe to Colchuck Lake
3.316 mi / 3000 ft gainFrom Leavenworth, head south on Icicle Creek rd for 8.2 miles until you reach USFS rd 7601. This road isn't plowed and is blocked by a locked gate about one quarter mile from where it intersects with Icicle Creek Road (usually from November to May), so parking at the intersection is probably your...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Hike to Lake Stuart
4.89 mi / 1665 ft gainBegin this hike at the Lake Stuart trailhead at the end of Eightmile road just outside of Leavenworth, Washington. The trail follows Mountaineer Creek and leads you across a log bridge over the falls. After the bridge, the trail narrows and steepens through several switchbacks. After 2.2 miles...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Scramble to the Summit of Dragontail Peak
16 mi / 7000 ft gainGetting There From Leavenworth, WA, drive Icicle Creek Road for 8.5 miles until you reach Bridge Creek Campground. Turn left here onto Forest Service Road #7601 signed for the Stuart Lake Trailhead. The pavements ends and the road gains elevation quickly as your car transports you high above the ...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Hike to the Enchantments' Horseshoe Lake
1.016 mi / 6000 ft gainGetting There From Leavenworth, WA, drive Icicle Creek Road for 8.5 miles until you reach Bridge Creek Campground. Turn left here onto Forest Service Road #7601 signed for the Stuart Lake Trailhead. The pavements ends and the road gains elevation quickly as your car transports you high above the ...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
The Enchantments: Stuart Lake Trailhead to Snow Lake Trailhead
5.018.02 mi / 4626 ft gainThere are a couple different ways to tackle this hike through the stunning Central Cascade region. I recommend checking out this handy resource for more detailed info. Bottom line: this is an absolutely amazing hike for people willing to take a little bit of an ass kicking. Aasgard Pass rises 1,...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 -
Quincy, Washington
Ancient Lakes via Judith Pool
3.64.44 mi / 558 ft gainAll around you, waterfalls pour over cliffs as you gaze upon colorful lakes. If you're lucky, a coyote scampers by through a patch of wildflowers – it's just another beautiful day in the Ancient Lakes basin, a gem tucked along the Columbia River Gorge in Central Washington. From the parking lot,...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Climb Mount Stuart
5.0Global climbing legend Fred Beckey once said, "[Mount Stuart is] without a rival as the crown peak in the central Cascades of Washington, Mount Stuart has been pronounced the single greatest mass of exposed granite in the United States".To ascend the mountain by is easiest route, the Cascading Co...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Day Hike to Lake Ingalls
4.39 mi / 2500 ft gainFrom the parking lot you start out on an old miners road that leads to the trail. Keep right at the first fork (left lead to Esmeralda Basin), then in about 2 miles, go left at the next fork (right leads to Ingalls Pass). The trail will climb steadily as you continue. In about another mile you wi...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Mountain Run to Lake Ann and Ingalls
9 mi / 2500 ft gainBoth trails start at the Esmeralda Trailhead, Trail Number 1394. Lake Ann has a handful of folks that you will run into, whereas Lake Ingalls is a well-traveled trail. Both offer camping spots along the trail, and Lake Ann has spots where you can camp by the lake. NO CAMPING ALLOWED at Lake Ingal...Read more -
Chelan, Washington
Chelan Butte
7.7 mi / 2674 ft gainChelan Butte provides sweeping views of Lake Chelan and the Columbia River and is actually located within the limits of the City of Chelan, with the trailhead sitting just outside the downtown area. While Chelan Butte is typically covered in snow during the winter providing a nice snowshoe, most ...Read more -
Ellensburg, Washington
Hike Manastash Ridge
4 mi / 1700 ft gainManastash Ridge is a popular hike in Ellensburg, Washington, attracting many locals and students of Central Washington University. While attending school, I climbed the Ridge a handful of times, always with struggle. After making my resolution of 40 hikes in 2015, I decided to tackle this hike fo...Read more -
Quincy, Washington
Rock Climb 'The Sunshine Wall'
5.00.5 miI had never been outdoor rock climbing before, but when I heard my school was offering a trip out to Vantage, Washington over the weekend I couldn't pass up the opportunity!Vantage, Washington is smack in the middle of Washington's two largest cities, Seattle and Spokane. With its close proximity...Read more -
Quincy, Washington
Catch the Sunset at Wild Horse Monument
4.00.4 mi / 150 ft gainIf you're traveling along Hwy 90 in the middle of Washington State, the Wild Horse Monument is a fun and rather quick area to explore. Located 30 miles east of Ellensburg and 60 miles northwest of Yakima, the monument is located just across the Columbia River as you head east. As you drive, there...Read more