This is a nice 17-mile mountain biking loop using Forest Service Roads for the ascent and that descends back to the start on single track that flanks the lower portion of the Mad River near Ardenvoir on the Entiat River....Read More...
Washington’s Best Climb – Does It Belong to Leavenworth or Index? by John Plotz In the words of G. W. Bush, “I have strong opinions, but I don’t always agree with them.”For example, I have always felt that Outer Space...Read More...
By: Kathy Spencer (2006), Updated 5/2011 and 5/2013 with notes from Kathy Spencer . Swimming info added by Wenatchee Outdoors (July 2010). Below is a listing of most of the public access points to the Wenatchee River, starting with access...Read More...
by Sarah Shaffer There is something to be said about trekking high into the mountains to take in the sub-alpine country. It may be the heather flowers, the huckleberries, or the pine and dry dirt smell. It may be the...Read More...
North Central Washington 250 by Cyrus Desmarais Route Description: The North Central Washington (NCW 250) is a 250ish-mile bikepacking loop, starting and ending at Pybus public market in Wenatchee. The route covers diverse backcountry riding terrain in North Central Washington...Read More...
A fun, intermediate hike suitable for families with older children. The trail climbs to a pretty lake nestled at the base of impressive peaks in the Alpine Wilderness. The lake is great for swimming and fishing and has several sites...Read More...
Above is a video that Mark and Sarah Shaffer made on the West Ridge route of Prusik Peak, which is located in the Enchantments right outside of Leavenworth. Videos are good to watch for descriptions and tips on route finding...Read More...
The Ptarmigan Traverse Extended Trek (Part 1) by Bill Wicheta “We were wanderers from the beginning.” Thus Carl Sagan begins his book Pale Blue Dot. How true for many of my friends and I, thus the lure of long wilderness...Read More...
Chelan Butte For a long, hard route on the Butte visit this Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance site. For a shorter ride, just head up the dirt road leading to the top and retrace the route. This information below comes from...Read More...
Attractions. This is a 1.2-mile section of the Wenatchee River starting below Exit Falls (about ½ mile west of Leavenworth) and running to the bridge where the Icicle Road crosses the Wenatchee River. It’s short and sweet with a few...Read More...
