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Chiwawa River-Upper

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Earlier this summer we decided to paddle the Upper Chiwawa River. It isn’t in any of our books on Washington rivers, but is listed at the American Whitewater website and in the WenatcheeOutdoors paddling guidebook (which links to American Whitewater... 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...

Jack Creek, Jack Ridge & Trout Lake

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These trails near the Rock Creek Campground about 16 miles up the Icicle Road from Leavenworth connect to form a 13-mile loop.  None of our reporters have prepared a trip report of these trails. The information below is from the... Read More...

Icicle Ridge-Intermediate Option

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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 Canyon. This is a particularly pretty hike in spring when the flowers... Read More...

Icicle Ridge-Difficult Option

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Attractions: An easily accessed hike right out the backdoor of Leavenworth with excellent views down on the Wenatchee River, Icicle Creek, and (as you get higher)  the Tumwater Canyon. This is a particularly pretty hike in spring when the flowers are... Read More...

Icicle Creek Trail

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Icicle Creek Trail Lori Nitchals and the Wenatchee 55+ Weekday Hiking group Attractions: This is an easy family- and pup-friendly day hike or overnight backpacking trip through old-growth forest. Given the shade and the proximity to Icicle Creek, consider taking... Read More...

Enchantment Lakes Traverse

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Enchantment Lakes Traverse by Andy Dappen If a book titled The 100 Best Hikes in North America were to be written, the Enchantment Lakes Traverse would be the choice put forth to represent Central Washington. The hike is physically challenging... Read More...

Cady Ridge-Cady Creek Loop

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Glacier Peak peaking through a hole in the clouds. Words and photos by Carolyn Griffin-Bugert This was a fun hike to take in mid-September, as we crossed paths (literally!) with several groups of Pacific Crest Trail through-hikers.  It was fun... Read More...

Colchuck Balance Rock

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Words and pictures by John Plotz Norma Vincent Peale said, “Repetition of the same thought or action develops into a habit, which repeated enough, becomes an automatic reflex.”  I know this as true, because any inquiry into my weekend climbing plans has... Read More...

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