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Lake Augusta & Big Jim Mountain

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Jim Brisbine has been climbing Washington peaks for 40+ years, documenting hundreds of summits and thousands of trail miles in words and pictures. Jim recently went on a three-day backpacking trip with Eileen to Lake Augusta, with a climb of... Read More...

Nahahum Canyon Ride

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NAHAHUM CANYON – SWAKANE CREEK LOOP Submitted by Larry Glickfeld This is an excellent non-technical route for reasonably strong but not necessarily experienced or highly- skilled mountain bikers.   With the first & last six miles on asphalt, the balance of... Read More...

Stehekin Mtn Bike Rides

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Mountain bikes or cross bikes are among the best ways to get around if you’ll be visiting and staying in Stehekin. From the ferry landing at the end of Lake Chelan, there are about 15 miles of road taking you up... Read More...

Duncan Ridge to Duncan Hill

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A ridge outing that starts high and stays high. The trail follows a high forested ridge until about 6700 feet and then breaks out into open country with fabulous views of the Entiat River Valley, Seven Finger Jack, Mt. Maude, Mt.... Read More...

Mad River (Upper) to Mad Lake

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Attractions: Great views and a beautiful (albeit a popular and well utilized) alpine lake at the top of the trail. Many difficult but navigable climbs that reward with outstanding views of Lake Wenatchee and the Cascades. There are many spurs... Read More...

Eagle Lakes, Boiling Lake & Crater Lake

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Suzanne, Barry and four-paw buddy, Cooper, were out on the trails again. This time to the Chelan Sawtooths and the well-used Eagle Lakes trailhead outside of the tiny town of Methow and a trail that’s a jumping off place for... Read More...

Naneum Creek Figure 8

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Beautiful scenery, varied vegetation (from sage slopes to thick forests). High enough to be a welcomed escape from the summer heat. For mountain bikers, it is an interesting single track—some of it buff, much of it rocky or rooty. If you... Read More...

Icicle Canyon-Pearly Gates

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Pearly Gates is a north-facing crag in the Icicle Creek Canyon near Leavenworth providing shaded rock climbing and excellent crack climbing on clean, white granite. There aren’t that many easily accessed north-facing crags in the Icicle because Icicle Creek itself... Read More...

Cradle Lake by Map or Signs?

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by Suzanne Hartman Note from the Editor: Suzanne recently took a trip to Cradle Lake. This outing is not for the faint of heart. With over 5,000 feet of elevation gain and 20 + miles to get there, be prepared... Read More...

Red-Devil Loop

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While we watched our daughter’s play soccer, John was grilling me about a mountain-biking circuit in the Devils Gulch environs.  “I’ve heard it’s one of the best rides in the area, so why doesn’t the website have a guidebook entry for... Read More...

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