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Leavenworth
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Fun
Activities and Recreation around Leavenworth
Washington State
     
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| Rock
Climbing
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"Leavenworth - The heart of Washington Rock Climbing.
Hundreds of single- and multi-pitch routes and boulder problems on
highly featured granite - all within a few minutes' drive of a
scenic, faux-Bavarian village." - Rock & Ice, April/May
2001, Page 58
For
Rock Climbing in the Leavenworth area please stop in at Der Sportsmann
for local knowledge.
Located at 837 Front Street.
Phone: 509-548-5623
At Der Sportsmann you can pick up a copy of "Leavenworth
Rock" Second Edition by Viktor Kramar, Copyright 2003.
This is one of the best guides to rock climbing in the Leavenworth
area complete with routes and pictures of climbs. Includes
Lower Icicle Canyon, Lower Icicle To Rat Creek, 8-Mile Area,
Bridge Creek Area, Tumwater Canyon, and Peshastin Pinnacles.
Attention
Climbers:
Midnight & Noontime Rocks and Vicinity are closed to entry from
April 1 to July 31 to protect nesting Raptors by order 36 CFR
261.53(a).
Violations are punishable by fine and imprisonment.
Raptors have been
observed on and between Midnight and Noontime Rocks. To
protect these birds during the nesting period these rocks and
area immediately above and between them is closed to all entry.
During the nesting period, the site will be monitored and if
conditions warrant, some restrictions may be lifted. -
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests, Lake Wenatchee &
Leavenworth Ranger Districts. For more information call
509-548-6977.
Northwest
Mountain School and Leavenworth Rock Guides
also offers basic, intermediate, and rock rescue
courses.
They may be contacted at 509-548-5823.
Also see:
Boeing
Alpine Society Rock Climbing ("Bobs recommended routes")
http://www.boealps.org/lworth.html - currently off-line
WA St. Parks Rock Climbing
Read Trip Reports from Cascade
Guiding Service
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| Fishing
& Hunting
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A variety of fishing
is available within a 20-mile radius of Leavenworth & the
Wenatchee River;
premier game fish (steelhead), trout fishing, high-mountain lakes.
Other lakes include Lake Wenatchee & Fish Lake. The area also
offers some of the state’s finest mule deer & elk hunting.
Bird hunting is also available, contact the Dept. of Wildlife for
schedules.
For kids there is a Trout
Unlimited fishing pond available for children 15 and under to fish
in year round. The pond is located in Enchantment Park
before you come to Blackbird Island as you walk from the Icicle
Inn. Open
printable Waterfront Park trail map
here. The
pond is 20 feet deep, fed by fresh water springs, and in 2002 was
stocked with 3,200 trout by Trout Unlimited.
The pond is part of the Blackbird Island Fish Rearing Project
which the Icicle Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited spearheaded
with the assistance of City and State organizations. For
more information call 509-548-1421.
Check out the "Fishin'
Magician" for information on North Central Washington
fishing.
April
Fish Lake: This lake is less than 25 miles from the town of
Leavenworth is a very popular destination for anglers from all
over the state. Fish Lake has a reputation for providing
excellent fishing for rainbow trout, but also has a good
population of brown trout and yellow perch. The ice typically
comes off the lake in the month of April and the fishing for
holdover rainbow to 2 pounds and better is very good. The
Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains the trout numbers here
with frequent plants throughout the season. Fishing is good
through the summer, including fishing for yellow perch and
largemouth bass. Brown trout caught throughout the season, but
fishing is best in the very early spring and fall. The Cove
Resort on the lake also introduces enough large (5- to 7-pound)
triploid rainbow to the lake to make things interesting. There
are boats for rent at the Cove the fishing from the dock here is
also very good.
May
Icicle River: The Icicle River below the National Fish Hatchery
in Leavenworth typically opens for spring salmon fishing in the
middle of May. These bright, early season salmon range in size
from 8 to 16 pounds, with larger fish a real possibility. Most
are taken by boaters who drift the river and anchor in the holes
that the fish stack up as the make their way upstream to the
hatchery. There is some bank access available, too. Most fish
are taken on herrying rigged behind a Spin N Glo, or with eggs.
The season usually runs through the end of July. Visitors are
encouraged to visit the National Fish Hatchery on Icicle Road to
learn about the migration of salmon to the area and see these
large salmon being held prior to spawning.
July
Columbia River: Less than 20 miles from the town of Leavenworth,
the Columbia River opens to summer-run salmon fishing the first
of July. Thousands of these up-river brights make their way up
the Columbia River to the mouth of the Okanogan River and are
intercepted by anglers who fish this stretch of river. Most of
the salmon weigh an average of 12 to 15 pounds, but fish pushing
40 pounds are taken every year. Fishing is done from boats and
trolled herring account for most of the salmon. There are some
effective lures used with success and later in the season
bait-wrapped Flatfish or Kwik Fish are very attractive to the
more aggressive salmon. The season runs through mid-October.
Icicle Creek: Just outside of the town of Leavenworth flows
Icicle Creek, a beautiful boulder-strewn water that is loaded
with small rainbow and cutthroat trout. It is an ideal fly
fishery with plenty of access to scenic runs that are easy to
wade. Dry fly anglers will be in heaven when they see the clear,
cold waters of the Icicle. The cold-water trout in the creek are
mostly 8 to 10 inches, but fish to 12 are possible. Runoff from
the snowpack typically settles down enough to allow good fishing
by mid-July.
High Lakes: The high country of Leavenworth is world-renowned
for its scenic hiking, and there many lakes that contain rainbow
and cutthroat trout waiting at the end of the trail. Colchuck
Lake even offers fishing for high-mountain lake trout
(mackinaw). To learn about these lakes and best fishing
opportunities, visit the local Forest Service office here in
town. Permits are now required to visit the high country and to
park at trailheads and this office can provide with everything
you need to visit this high mountain wonderland.
August-October
Lakes and Streams: Fishing on the area lakes and streams
continue to be excellent through these months. October
22--Wenatchee River opens for steelhead fishing
November
Wenatchee and Columbia rivers: Although closed for many years,
there is a steelhead season proposed for the Wenatchee River.
The Wenatchee River offers many excellent runs for steelhead
fishing and is popular with both gear and fly anglers. There is
plenty of good access from the town of Wenatchee to Leavenworth.
It will be important to check on this fishery for season dates
and restrictions as it develops. Steelhead fishing on the
Columbia River just north of the Wenatchee has been excellent
for the past several seasons. There is limited shore access, and
most fish are taken from boats the either back-troll baits or
cast bobber and jig set ups for the magnificent sport fish.
December
Wenatchee River: The Wenatchee River opens to angling for
whitefish every year in the month of December. Anglers in the
know can take these fish from several runs near the town of
Leavenworth. A common bait for whitefish are small whitefish
flies, and it is not unusual to have a steelhead hit one of
these! Be sure to check regulations about the retention of
steelhead if this should happen. Steelhead fishing on the
Columbia River continues to approach its peak on the Columbia
River. The season on steelhead on the Columbia remains open in
most years through March 31st.
January-February
Fish Lake: In most years an ice cap that is safe enough to
support anglers forms on Fish Lake, and ice fishing is a popular
winter sport here. Some of the best rainbow trout and perch
fishing of the year takes place while hovering over a hole
drilled through the ice. It is important to check on conditions
before venturing out on the ice on any winter lake, Fish Lake
included.
Compliments of
www.fishingmagician.com
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| Hiking
and Nordic Walking
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See updated trail information at
http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/wenatchee/recreation/report/
Waterfront
Park is one of Leavenworth's best kept secrets. The
trails wind along the Wenatchee River and through quiet riverbank
forests. There
are benches for sitting and interpretive signs to explain the
natural and cultural history of the area. Throughout
the park there are small beach inlets that are perfect for
swimming on hot summer days. This
is also a great birding site in the Spring or a place to spot
salmon making their upstream journey in the Fall. The trail is
accessible a block behind the Icicle Inn Resort and will take you
along the river, over Blackbird Island, and out in downtown
Leavenworth. The
trail is completely flat so you can just relax and enjoy the
views.
Bird Walks in
Waterfront Park
Meet in front of the downtown Gazebo every Saturday morning from 7
to 8:30 am for a leisurely walk to see and hear the birds of
Leavenworth and Blackbird Island. Information from these
ongoing walks will help individuals understand the cycle of the
birds of this area. Sponsored by the North Central
Washington Audubon Society.
Contact Karen Haire at 509-548-4566 for information.
Icicle
Ridge Trail
goes one way, up. It
can be hiked for as long or as short as you like. The
natural turnaround point is two miles into the hike at a small
flat spot on the ridge-top. This
is a good spot to eat your lunch, enjoy the views and relax your
aching thighs. The
trail keeps going after this point but you have to go a long way
to get better views. For those looking for views into the
Leavenworth Valley, you can climb this trail for about a half mile
and get a splendid overview into town. From the Icicle Inn
follow Icicle Road for 1.4 miles and go right at the marked Icicle
Ridge Trail. Take
a quick left after turning off of Icicle Road and you'll see a
large parking area on your right.
Find
more excellent hikes on the Leavenworth Chamber site by clicking
on Washington:

Trail Maps for Hiking, Biking, XC Skiing, Snowshoeing
The Alpine Lakes
Wilderness is located in the rugged Central Cascades Region of
Washington state and is jointly administered by the Wenatchee and
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. It encompasses
approximately 394,000 acres accessed by 47 trailheads and 615
miles of trails. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail traverses
the Wilderness from Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass.
The name Alpine
Lakes takes its origin from the nearly 700 small mountain lakes
nestled like jewels among the high rocky peaks and timbered
valleys of the region. Its breathtaking beauty and proximity
adjacent to the Seattle metropolitan area makes the Alpine Lakes
Wilderness one of the most popular natural areas in the Northwest.
Over half of Washington state’s population live within a
one-hour drive of the Wilderness.
You can learn more
by calling the Leavenworth Ranger Station
at (509) 548-6977, or learn
more about the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area and find a permit
application here.
Coming Soon:
"Nordic Walking" is a new trend that has seized
German-speaking countries. It began in the 30's as a summer
training method for long distance Nordic skiers and is 40% - 50%
more effective than conventional walking. It is an ideal
method of training the whole body for both young and old. By
using walking sticks to include the entire musculature walkers are
able to increase their pulse rate as well as their metabolism.
Nordic Walking strengthens the upper torso including shoulders,
chest, and other movement related muscles. Correct
use of Hiking poles will provide added balance and stability on a
walking or hiking surface. It will also increase your
endurance by distributing the workload over the bodies entire
musculature. You'll find that pole use will significantly
reduce the strain on ankles, hips, and knees. Check back soon
to learn more about our program for Nordic Walking at the Icicle Inn
Resort!
The Bavarian
Volkssport Association 509-548-4084 Sponsor of a 10k seasonal
walk, April 1 – December 1
The Central
Washington Native Plant Gallery.
Useful information and field
guides from the Forest Service:
Field Guide for Forested Plant Associations of the Wenatchee
National Forest (3 mb Acrobat file
Common Plants of the Okanogan and Wenatchee National Forests
(DRAFT) (4 mb Acrobat file
Common Plants of the Colville National Forest (DRAFT) (3.8
mb Acrobat file)
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| Miniature Golf
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Icicle
Junction Activities Center Miniature Golf
Phone: 800-558-2438
or 509-548-2400
Located in the Icicle Inn Resort
565 Highway 2,
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Garden like
Bavarian
themed 18-hole miniature golf. Course is complete with
waterfalls, waterwheel, miniature Bavarian buildings and FUN!
Enzian
Falls Championship Putting Course
Phone: 509-548-5269
590 Highway 2,
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Professionally
designed 18-hole championship putting course.
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Inner Tube Leavenworth on
the Wenatchee
River! |
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Tube
Leavenworth!
Phone:
509-548-TUBE
Das
Sonnenhaus Bldg. Plaza
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Cool off
in style and enjoy the lazy, late summer water levels of the
Wenatchee River! - Affordable self guided deluxe float tube
rentals for the entire family. You'll float by the Leavenworth
Golf Club, Enchantment Park, Blackbird Island and the Bavarian
Village of Leavenworth down to Barn Beach.
Open late
June through early September, weather and safe water levels
permitting. During hot weather and holiday weeks there may be
extended hours.
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Horseback
Riding and Carriage Rides |
Mountain Springs
Lodge Horse Activities
Phone: (800) 858-2276
Located in Plain about 20 minutes from Leavenworth.
19115 Chiwawa Loop Road
Mountain Springs is an activity partner with the Icicle Inn and
offers Spring, Summer, and Fall horseback riding, and also
hayrides through spectacular mountain scenery, followed by their
famous BBQ.
Icicle
Outfitters and Guides Day Trips
800-497-3912 Call today & go for a ride! Hourly guided trail
rides are offered at two riding stables; in the Icicle Valley
south of town and at Lake Wenatchee State Park. Ride for 2 miles
all day.
Eagle
Creek Ranch Horseback Rides
Explore miles of trails climbing gently through sunlit evergreen
forests to alpine meadows and spectacular views of the snow-capped
peaks of the Cascades.
Leavenworth Carriage Company 509-421-0679
9th and Front Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Carriage rides available year around in downtown area. Wagon and
sleigh rides for all occasions: dinner rides, engagements, weddings,
reunions, sightseeing by reservation.
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Horse Drawn
Wagon Rides |
Mountain Springs
Lodge Horse Activities
Phone: (800) 858-2276
Located in Plain about 20 minutes from Leavenworth.
19115 Chiwawa Loop Road
Mountain Springs is an activity partner with the Icicle Inn and
offers Spring, Summer, and Fall horseback riding, and also
hayrides through spectacular mountain scenery, followed by their
famous BBQ.
Red-Tail
Canyon Farm
11780 Freund Canyon Road, Leavenworth, WA, 98826
509-548-4512
800-678-4512
Take an old-fashioned sleigh ride...snuggle under blankets. Warm
yourself by a cozy fire...sip a cup of hot cocoa...all the things
memories are made of. Easy 2 miles from town.
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| Museums
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In town visit the famous
Nutcracker
Museum
with over 5,000 nutcrackers
for you to view. You will be intrigued with the tiny
nutcracker in the walnut shell, and want to have your picture
taken with Karl, the full sized carved beer drinker from
Oberammergau
Located: 735 Front Street
Phone: (509) 548-4573 (800) 892-3989
Audubon
Center and Upper Valley Museum is finalizing details for their
new center in the former Haus Lorelei Bed and Breakfast, a
gracious 100-year old building and 5 acres that overlook the
Wenatchee river from a low bluff at the East end of Waterfront
Park. Please see their calendar of programs for the
Leavenworth area that are currently taking place.
Phone: (509) 664-3340
Barn
Beach Reserve has replaced the Audubon Center and Upper Valley
Museum in Leavenworth in the former Haus Lorelei Bed and Breakfast.
It will be home to an environmental learning center, an arts
facility, and the Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth. The
Reserve and an adjacent city park combine to create a protected
greenbelt of more than 50 acres including Blackbird Island.
Hours: By appointment until building renovation is completed.
Tours of the Reserve: Visitors may contact us for a tour of the
Reserve:
509-548-7584, 509-548-0181
Upper Valley Museum at Leavenworth has exhibits in temporary
quarters at Obertal Mall: 220 Ninth Street, Leavenworth, WA 98826,
509-548-0728
24 miles-35km to Wenatchee Valleys best kept secret, a gem of a museum,
Wenatchee
Valley Museum and Cultural Center. See the ingenuity of the original
orchardist's in developing harvest equipment, view a replica scale railway
of the valley, experience early native American environments and a variety
of traveling exhibits.
Located: 127 South Mission, Wenatchee
Phone: (509) 664-3340
10 miles to see log houses and buildings from over 100 years ago,
and get an idea of how your great grandparents lived in a Pioneer
Village! The Pioneer Village is constructed
of twenty original pioneer structures dating back to the late
1800’s, complete with interior artifacts, to provide an accurate
“snapshot” of life the way it was in simpler times. The Chelan
County Historical Museum houses treasures of historical interest
for young and old alike. The 13,000 square foot museum includes
outstanding displays of Native American artifacts, natural
history, and pioneer exhibits.
www.visitcashmere.com
Open
March 1 - December 15 (Closed Thanksgiving Day) Every Day 9:30 AM
- 5:00 PM.
Located: about 15 minutes from Leavenworth.
600 Cotlets Way, Cashmere
Phone: (509) 782-3230.
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| Shopping |
Stroll though our European
village and enjoy the Bavarian architecture and unique
shops, coffee roasters, and restaurants. (1/2 mile or .8km)
Please see Chamber of
Commerce site :
Shopping
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| Ohme
Gardens
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The Ohme family began an incredible project in 1929 which today
has become a garden featured in many national and international
publications.
Never intending it to become a tourist attraction, "we just
wanted to build a nice backyard". Neither botanists nor
landscape architects, the gardens' guiding force has always been
purely intuitive, and realization largely trial and error. There
was never a written plan, ever, they simply carried out what they
envisioned, depending on their inborn sense of beauty and
proportion to create a garden completely in keeping with its
inspiring vista. Their aim was never a development of a formal
flower garden, but of informal, natural alpine beauty. The gardens
have been on the cover of many magazines and written about in many
books - Gardening America, Gardens-Architectural Digest, and
American Gardens to name a few. The garden is currently managed
through an agreement with Chelan Country and is self-supporting. www.ohmegardens.com
Located: 21 miles from Leavenworth
3327 Ohme Road, Wenatchee
Phone: (509) 662-5785
Admission: Adults $6.00 Students 7-17 years of age $3.00 Children
6 years of age & under Free
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| Rocky
Reach Dam
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A
highlight of any visit to the Rocky Reach Visitor Center is the
opportunity for a close-up view of fish passing through the
fish way. The fish viewing room, with five windows located on the
west side of the fish ladder, allows visitors to watch salmon,
steelhead, trout and other species continue their upstream
migration to spawning areas. Salmon and steelhead are seasonal
visitors. The best months of the year to see Chinook salmon are
May and August. Sockeye salmon are most visible during July, and
it’s September for steelhead. “Look a salmon in the eye” in
the fish viewing room, located downstairs in the Visitor Center at
Rocky Reach Dam. www.chelanpud.org
Choose "Visitor Center" near bottom.
Location: 23 miles from Leavenworth
For
information contact: Bonnie Brawley Visitor Services Supervisor
P.O. Box 1231 Wenatchee, WA 98807-1231 (509) 663-7522
VISITOR
FACILITIES The Visitor Center and other facilities are open daily
at 8 a.m. from mid-February through the Wednesday before
Thanksgiving. Parking and admission are free. Reservations for
Rocky Reach picnic shelters can be made beginning Feb. 15 by
calling (509) 663-7522.
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| Lake
Chelan
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60 miles-96km to beautiful Lake Chelan for water sports and activities.
Step aboard the "Lady of the Lake" and cruise spectacular
waters.
Phone: 509.682.4584

Enjoy Banjo Creek
Farms, a
working family farm 4 miles up-lake of Manson in the Chelan Valley.
They have a barnyard of animals and an antique furniture store, soap
factory, and more. Plan on joining them for their "Cowboy BBQ
Evening" with dinner and music!
Phone: 509-687-0708
Lake Chelan is only an hour from
Leavenworth and makes a great day trip. You may also consider
staying overnight as part of a multi-day vacation.
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| Casino
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60 miles-96km to Mill Bay Casino near Lake Chelan - cards, roulette, slot machines and
restaurant.
Mill Bay Casino
455 Wapato Lake Road
Manson, Washington 98831
800-648-2946
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| Washington
Apple Commission
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The Washington Apple Commission Visitors Center in Wenatchee and
Washington's Fruit Place Visitors Center in Yakima, offer an
in-depth look at the state's largest agricultural industry. More
than 3,500 Washington tree fruit growers, from the Canadian border
to the Oregon border, produce billions of pounds of fruit,
including apples, cherries, and soft fruits such as peaches. In
apple production alone, Washington is by far the national leader,
providing more than half the fresh apples eaten in America.
We invite you to learn how so much fruit from so many growers
reaches American households in top condition. Tour groups are
welcome, so pack some lunches, load up the gang and head for the
Washington Apple Commission Visitors Center, or Washington's Fruit
Place Visitors Center, and spend a beautiful day in Fruit Country.
www.bestapples.com
22 miles from Leavenworth
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| Blossom
Driving Tours |
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Blossom Time in
Leavenworth and Cashmere begins around Mid April and goes through
around Mid - May
The Valley's are alive with the
blossoming of our fruit Orchards. Take a driving tour and enjoy
the magnificent views that our valleys provide. See
Spring Tours for more information
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| Visit
Washington Farms
and Agricultural
Tours
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Cascade Foothills
Farmland Association
From the Beginning of April to
the End of May North Central Washington comes alive with color.
The beautiful blossoms of apples, pears, apricots, cherries,
peaches, and more can be seen from Leavenworth to Chelan and
beyond.
This is a beautiful time of the
year to plan a day trip or weekend getaway, and experience the
beauty of the area. While you are here, be sure to visit the many
fruit stands, farms, and wineries that are working hard to bring
you the fresh fruit and vegetables, value added products, and home
town services, that are the heart and soul of rural living.
The Cascade Foothills Farmland
Association announces the release of its first Ag-Tourism Driving
Map with Fruit Stands, Wineries, Retail Outlets, and more!
Call 509-548-6784 or e-mail info@visitwashingtonfarms.com
for a copy today!

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