Things To Do In And Around The Lake Wenatchee Area

In the heart of the Cascade Mountains ofcan access hikes that link up with the famous
Washington State sits Lake Wenatchee, aPacific Coast Trail (PCT) that runs from Canada
mountain lake setting that attracts thousand ofto California, or take smaller hikes to Twin Lakes
sightseers and is a hub of recreationaland elsewhere. Forest service and logging roads
opportunities. The Lake Wenatchee area offersare also plentiful in this area. West of Lake
many things to do and is surprisingly easy to getWenatchee, back on Highway 2, will lead you to
to.Stevens Pass which offers skiing in the
Lake Wenatchee is centrally located in the statewintertime.
and is accessible from either side of the state viaTo the north of Lake Wenatchee lies Fish Lake
Highway 2. Travelers from the Seattle are willand true to its name that is what it is known for.
most likely be coming over Stevens Pass in theThere are many rental opportunities at Fish Lake
west, while travelers from Eastern Washington willfor both boats and cabins to stay overnight in.
come via the town of Wenatchee or BlewettBeyond Fish Lake you access the Chiwawa River
Pass. The lake is 244 feet deep at its deepestarea known for its trail system which is usable by
and is approximately 6 miles in length with justfoot, mountain bike, dirt bike, and horse depending
over 13 miles of shoreline. Lake Wenatchee is fedon what area you are in. For the hiker with the
by the White River and the Little Wenatcheelonger endurance, trails in this area also network
River, along with snow run off from thetheir way over the Entiat and Chelan Mountains
surrounding mountains. Lake Wenatchee emptiesextending to Lake Chelan, and the towns of
on the east end into the Wenatchee River whichLucerne, Holden Village, and Stehekin, none of
flows down through the towns of Leavenworth,which are accessible by outside roads, and also
Cashmere, and Wenatchee before emptying intointo the beautiful Entiat River Valley.
the Columbia River.Hiking, rock climbing, and camping are available to
Boating and fishing are available on the lake itself,the south of Lake Wenatchee in the Icicle River
along with camping at a number of differentCanyon. The Icicle River empties into the
locations. On the shore, right at where the lakeWenatchee River at the town of Leavenworth.
drains out into the Wenatchee River, is LakeMany of the state's, if not the country's, most
Wenatchee State Park. The State Park is dividedbeautiful hiking trails can be found outside of
by the Wenatchee River into a north and southLeavenworth in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness area.
section, the south section having the boat dock,Hiking and camping permits are needed for most
beach, and roped off swimming area. The beachparts of this area as a way of limiting the impact
area can be crowded on hot summer days withof people on this treasured environment. The
campers and locals alike cooling off in the beautifulIcicle Canyon also offers rock climbing possibilities
mountain water. Before entering the south sectionat a number of sites. Hiking and snowmobiling are
of Lake Wenatchee State Park you drive throughavailable activities in the Blewett Pass region which
the Nason Creek Campground. Nason Creek flowsis also south of Lake Wenatchee. The town of
through this small campground and then into theLeavenworth is a shopper's paradise with its
Wenatchee River. Just before the entrance to theBavarian themed shops and restaurants, fun to
state park, the road takes a left, if you were tobe had by all.
follow this for three to four miles it would leadTo the east of Lake Wenatchee, past
you to Glacier View Campground near the westLeavenworth, outdoor activities continue to be
end of Lake Wenatchee. Many of Glacier View'spossibilities. Hiking and mountain biking trails can be
campsites sit right on the shoreline of the lake.found outside of the town of Cashmere in the
There is also a short hike to Lost Lake thatMission Creek area, rock climbers can have a go
starts at a trailhead near the Glacier Viewat all that Peshastin Pinnacles State Park has to
Campground. Lost Lake is fishable and provides aoffer, and of course there is fishing and boating
wonderful glacier-fed swimming experience. Moreon the mighty Columbia River that flows right by
hiking is available nearer to the State Park via theWenatchee, the largest city in the region.
Nason Creek Trail.From alpine skiing to mountain biking, from
Camping and hiking are also available to the westhorseback riding to rock climbing, it is difficult to
of Lake Wenatchee up the White River and Littlefind an equal to the diversity that this area has to
Wenatchee River drainage areas. Theoffer. The Lake Wenatchee area has something
campgrounds you find in this area are moreto offer both the outdoor recreation enthusiast,
primitive in what they offer, but they are alsoand the casual sightseer or camper alike.
more secluded and private. In this direction you