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Sarah Shaffer
Executive Director
Sarah is fortunate to have her dream job as the Executive Director for Wenatchee Outdoors. Her interests include people, nature, wildlife and getting her sweat on outside. Alpine rock climbing, mountain biking and skate skiing are her outdoor passions. Sarah enjoys gardening, baking and home remodel projects. She is the mother of one, which keeps her busy and happy on a daily basis. Activities she would like to pursue that would be new to her are kayaking and backcountry skiing.

Swakane Canyon Loop

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Looking for a 30-mile, double-track, scenic loop close to Wenatchee? Try Swakane Wildlife Area, just 5 miles north of Wenatchee on Hwy 97 Alt. This local canyon is good for working the dogs in the winter and shoulder seasons (while... Read More...

Stevens Pass Bike Park

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Stevens Pass Bike Park The summer bike park first opened at Stevens Pass in the fall of 2011 with the opening of two trails descending from the top of the Hogsback high-speed quad chair. One of these trails (Slingshot Wookie)... Read More...

Stemilt Creek Loop

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Attractions: Mixed scenery– orchard lands, forests, views over the Columbia and out to the Cascades. Distance: 15.8 miles (short version) or 22.8 miles (long version) Skill: 1 (beginner) plus Fitness: 2 (intermediate) plus Elevation: Starting elevation 720 feet, ending elevation... Read More...

Steliko Ridge

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Gentle outing perfect for spring (wildflowers) or fall (foliage). The trail offers views of the Entiat Valley and hillsides affected by the 1994 wildfire. Maps: View our topo map below. Note: use ‘Print Preview’ before printing to properly scale this... Read More...

Squilchuck State Park

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Visiting Squilchuck: Details, Details Attractions. As of 2015 there is an increasingly diverse and varied network of mountain biking trails and skill-development features at Squilchuck. The area is well situated as a hub for rides in the park, into the... Read More...

South Shaser Creek Loop

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Attractions: An intermediate ride that climbs efficiently on dirt roads and that sees very little use. The route provides nice views of Middle Shaser Canyon, the surrounding mountains, and the Enchantments. Throw in a little bushwhacking for exploratory measure and... Read More...

Ski Hill Loop

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Photo by Marc Dilley: Spring Flowers emerging in the forests at the Leavenworth Ski Hill. Ski Hill Loop A nice ‘trail’ system following dirt roads through the forests. The many looping roads in this small tract of Forest Service-owned lands winds through forests... Read More...

Sand Creek Loop

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Attractions: There are better rides in the Devil’s Gulch / Red Hill / Sand Creek environs. But after you’ve done the main rides starting from either the Devil’s Gulch or Red Hill trailheads, this ride is worth adding to the... Read More...

Sage Hills-Lone Fir Spur Trail

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Built during the fall of 2007 and spring of 2008 by the Chelan Douglas Land Trust (CDLT), this is one of the newest trail in the Wenatchee Foothills. The property on which this spur is built was purchased by the... Read More...

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