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Wedge Mountain (Two Options)

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Photo: Winter view from the summit of Wedge Mountain The access for this trail is a dramatic vista-view, contour-hugging Forest Service road which overlooks the Wenatchee River valley from Tumwater Canyon to Sunny Slope, north of Wenatchee. Visible to the east... Read More...

Twin Peaks-East Ridge

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When my family saw the special about Steve Irwin (aka the Crocodile Hunter) in the Galapagos Islands, we all laughed when, just before jumping in the drink to harass some new animal, he looked at the camera and, with his... Read More...

Chelan Butte

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Saw my first wildflower of the season on a southwest-facing slope of Chelan Butte earlier this week. It wasn’t a Yellow Bell, as those first bloomers so often are, but a Desert Buttercup. My hike on Chelan Butte was quite... Read More...

Stuart Lake

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The trail climbs through shaded forests and wildflower meadows with beautiful views of Mt. Stuart. A nice hike to escape the heat of summer, the lake is a great swimming option for those needing to cool off from the climb. Maps.... Read More...

Spider Gap

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Spiders and Solutions by Andy Dappen Her friends and her husband have told her she needs to do the hike to Spider Meadows and Spider Gap. “It’s a regional classic,” they tell her. There was a time when she could... Read More...

Sage Hills-Complete Trail System

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The Good. Sage Hills or Saddle Rock? Which of these parcels of undeveloped hills flanking Wenatchee to the west offer the best hikes, mountain bike rides, and trail runs? It’s a contentious debate, but my money is on the Sage... Read More...

Rock Mountain

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In addition to being a great wildflower hike in the spring, this uncrowded trail also offers a steep climb and a good workout. Maps: View our topo map below for more information. Note: use ‘Print Preview’ before printing to properly scale... Read More...

Pyramid & Squaretop Mountains

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Trip Participants (left to right): Michael Colpitts, Chester Marler, Ann Fink Marler, and Lloyd Berry Chelan Mountains Adventure Article and photos by Earl Tilly A long awaited high county adventure finally happened. Ever since I read Chester Marler’s book, East of the... Read More...

Purple Creek to Purple Pass

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Excellent views of Lake Chelan and the surrounding area. Maps: View our topo map below for more information. Note: use ‘Print Preview’ before printing to properly scale this map to a full sheet of paper. Activity: Hiking Nearest Town: Stehekin... Read More...

Pugh Ridge

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This scenic ridge separates the North Fork Entiat and South Fork Pyramid Creek valleys. The south approach to the ridge is a good early season hike, with slopes melted out clear to the ridgetop. Several blowdowns across the trail would... Read More...

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