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Cashmere Canyon Chain

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ATTRACTIONS: A good training ride providing pretty views of the Wenatchee River Valley and local orchards. Also expect lots of climbing, for a cardio workout and fast descents for some adrenaline production. DISTANCE: 49 miles. ELEVATION: 4,600-feet of gain. SKILL. 2... Read More...

Battermann Road Ride

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ATTRACTIONS: Locally, this is a popular training ride with a good shoulder yielding nice river views of the Columbia and taking you through some of East Wenatchee’s backyard orchards. SKILL: 1 (easy).  FITNESS: 2 (intermediate). DISTANCE: About 25 miles. ELEVATION: 600... Read More...

Star Lake & Star Peak

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Star Potential – Star Lake & Star Peak by Andy Dappen She wanted a larch hike that would compare with last autumn’s hike through the Enchantments. “What else should we try?” I thought a moment. “Star Lake and Star Peak.”... Read More...

Sauer Mountain

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‘Linoleumed with wildflowers.’ It’s an apt three-word summary capturing the appeal of Sauer Mountain as a spring or summer hike. Given the hike’s steady climb (1,800 vertical feet of gain over 2.5 miles) and mixture of  open and forested slopes,... Read More...

Sage Hills-Ponderosa Ridge

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Beautiful hills, views, and trails, immediately accessible from Wenatchee. It’s short to get there and sweet to walk. Look for these native plants and wildflowers along the Foothills. Activity: Hiking Nearest Town: Wenatchee Skill Level: 2 — Be aware, there... Read More...

Rocky Reach Trail

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Rocky Reach Trail – Alive at Last by Andy Dappen At the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the dedication of the newly completed Rocky Reach Trail this past July, Bob Parlette joked, “There were times I thought I wouldn’t live to see... Read More...

Poe Mountain

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A ridge hike you can easily make shorter or longer than the description described below. On clear days, hikers will have views of Nason Ridge, the Wenatchee Mountains, Mt. Stuart, and Mt. Rainier. Maps. View our topo map below for... Read More...

One-Two Divide

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The starting point is a three-minute drive from the WRAC yet the route feels very remote once you’re up high. There is no true trail (only game trails) so the travel is more adventurous, has almost no traffic, and demands... Read More...

Moses Lake City Routes

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Photo: The Neppel Trail is the best spot in Moses Lake to enjoy a car-free ride or run. Moses Lake may be flatter than the Bonneville Salt Flats, and though it may not be a hiking or rock climbing mecca,... Read More...

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