Icicle Ridge-Intermediate Option

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Photo: Wedge Mountain and Leavenworth as seen from Icicle Ridge in April. Attractions: An easily accessed hike right out the back door of Leavenworth with excellent views down on the Wenatchee River, Icicle Creek, and (as you get higher)  the Tumwater... Read More...

Horse Lake Viewpoint

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It’s only a quarter-mile hike to the Horse Lake Viewpoint, a scenic overlook recently built by the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, but the spot delivers a mega-mile view over the natural beauty surrounding the Wenatchee Valley. Longer hikes can also be... Read More...

High Pass

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High Pass is the scenic highlight of a loop trip in the Glacier Peak Wilderness east of Glacier Peak. The ascent to this high point along the loop takes the hiker through miles of meadows along ridge tops and along... Read More...

Hidden Lake

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This is a short but steepish forested trail leading to a little lake. For those who live or frequently visit the Plain/Leavenworth environs, this is a good family hike to stretch the legs and get a little exercise. The trail... Read More...

Shovels-Good,Bad & Ugly

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In an article about the V-Shaped Snow Conveyor, which discusses a fast and strategic system for digging out a buried avalanche victim, avalanche instructor and researcher, Manuel Genswein wrote: “This test was not conducted to systematically test avalanche shovels. However,... Read More...

Hawkins Mountain

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Situated high on a divide between waters from the Cle Elum River and the Teanaway River, Hawkins provides superlative views of peaks between the Enchantments and the Cascade Crest through the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Activity: Hiking Nearest Town: Blewett Pass Skill Level:... Read More...

Hatchery Creek

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A steady climb with rewarding views of the surrounding mountains and the Wenatchee River. Activity: Hiking Nearest Town: Leavenworth Skill Level: 2 Fitness Level: 3 Distance: About 13 miles, or as an 18-mile (round trip) backpacking trip to Lake August. Uses Allowed:... Read More...

Hart-Lyman Lakes

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Photo by Peter Bauer. Scenery as seen from viewpoints above Lyman Lake. Attractions: Holden Village is a fascinating town at the start of this hike. It’s cut off from roads (accessible only by boats or planes) and acts as a... Read More...

Glacier Peak Circumnavigation

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A 90-mile week-long trip circling of Washington’s most remote volcano and visiting some of the prettiest areas in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. A must-do for avid hikers that won’t disappoint. The route follows many miles of excellent trails but can... Read More...

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