[Outdoors]
If you are an outdoor enthusiast then Wenatchee is a great place to be. In and around the valley there are many things to do for every season. Here are some outdoor activities many locals enjoy doing around the valley.
Do you like to kayak, canoe, water ski, wake board? The convenience of being in Wenatchee is having a river going through our town. The Columbia River is a great place for water related sports. Along with the Wenatchee River joining the Columbia River, this is a fine place for kayaking, canoeing or rafting.
With mountains and foothills nearby you will also find trails. If anything, while staying in Wenatchee, hiking Saddle Rock is a must because it will give you a nice view of the whole valley. If you’re not too fond of snakes, it’s best to do hiking in the spring and in the fall so you avoid snake season. Other than that enjoy the trails.
Hiking Trails
Maybe you’re a biking type of person?
The Wenatchee Loop is 12 miles that goes around the Columbia River where you get to bike in both Wenatchee and East Wenatchee. The Loop is also a good place for running if you’re a runner. But don’t think the Loop is the only place for biking. There’s Devil’s Gulch for example. To learn more about these trails go this link below and search their names on the site.
Bike Trails
A great place for ski bums
There are a lot of people who love to ski or snowboard, and if you’re one of those
types of people Mission Ridge is the place to go. Don’t have equipment but you still love to downhill? No worries, you can rent equipment up there.
Check out their site here: Mission Ridge
Nordic skiing, for those who enjoy skiing in tracks or skate skiing
One place to go Nordic Skiing is Mission Ridge, but Leavenworth has some great trails as well. Up in Leavenworth there is the Icicle Loop which is a very popular place, it’s recommended to go early in the morning or late afternoon to avoid tourist crowds. Or there’s the Ski Hill trail, or the Leavenworth Golf Course is used as a trail during the winter. If you want to try Nordic Skiing or you don’t have equipment don’t worry, there are plenty of places to rent equipment. Click this link below to see where there are rental shops.
Ski Trails
Rental shops
Need equipment?
Go to:
Arlberg Sports Inc.
Location: 25 N Wenatchee Ave
509.663.7401
Arlberg
Or:
Second Wind in East Wenatchee
Location: 85 9th St NE East Wenatchee, WA 98802
509.884.0821
