Wenatchee and Leavenworth
Trip worthy places, an hour from Wenatchee.
NPS / Deby Dixon
Before you go
- park closure
Cascade River Road Closure North Cascades National Park
Cascade River Road is closed to vehicles at milepost 21 (Johnson's Cabin) two miles before the trailhead. Foot and bicycle traffic is permitted beyond the gate. Do not block gate.
North Cascades National Park · Full advisory
- park closure
Hozomeen Gate Remains Closed North Cascades National Park
Until further notice, the gate at Hozomeen will remain closed; vehicle and foot traffic across the US/Canada border is prohibited. Visitors must enter through a designated port of entry.
North Cascades National Park · Full advisory
- park closure
Fire Closures - Trail, Area, and Camp Closures North Cascades National Park
For closures due to fire activity visit the Fire Closures page, including trail, area, and camp closures for current and post fire conditions.
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US 2 · Maintenance · Milepost 94
Travelers on US 2 from milepost 94 at Tumwater Dam, five miles west of Leavenworth, to milepost 99, will encounter slowdowns and delays while crews install electrical and telecommunication facilities underground along the roadway. Expect one-lane, two-way traffic, with flaggers and pilot cars from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mon-Fri until Oct. 30.
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I-90 · Maintenance · Milepost 78
Both directions Cle Elum to Elk Heights vicinity: There will single-lane closures in various locations for roadwork, beginning Monday, Oct. 26 though Thursday, Oct. 29 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Expect delays throughout the area.
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097AR · Construction · Milepost 230
Travelers on US 97A in Chelan will encounter slowdowns and delays from milepost 23 to milepost 232 Mondays through Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crews will install new curbing on the shoulder for a new trail system. Expect lane closures, and reduced speeds. Work will go from Lakeside Park to Pat and Mike’s.
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Today 50° Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers · 5 mph
Hour Temp Wind Rain 11 am 40° 5 mph N 3% 12 pm 43° 5 mph NE 3% 1 pm 47° 3 mph E 3% 2 pm 49° 5 mph E 3% 3 pm 49° 3 mph E 3% 4 pm 50° 3 mph E 3% 5 pm 48° 3 mph E 17% -
Friday 52° Chance Rain Showers · 0 to 3 mph
Hour Temp Wind Rain 6 am 39° 3 mph NW 41% 7 am 40° 3 mph NW 41% 8 am 40° 3 mph NW 41% 9 am 40° 3 mph NW 41% 10 am 41° 3 mph NW 41% 11 am 42° 3 mph NW 21% 12 pm 45° 2 mph NW 21% 1 pm 48° 1 mph NW 21% 2 pm 50° 2 mph NW 21% 3 pm 52° 2 mph NW 21% 4 pm 52° 1 mph NW 21% 5 pm 50° 0 mph 1% -
Saturday 52° Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers · 2 mph
Hour Temp Wind Rain 6 am 37° 1 mph NW 1% 7 am 36° 1 mph NW 1% 8 am 35° 2 mph NW 1% 9 am 37° 2 mph NW 1% 10 am 39° 2 mph NW 1% 11 am 42° 2 mph N 10% 12 pm 45° 2 mph N 10% 1 pm 48° 2 mph N 10% 2 pm 50° 0 mph 10% 3 pm 51° 0 mph 10% 4 pm 52° 0 mph 10% 5 pm 51° 0 mph 20% -
Sunday 57° Mostly Sunny · 0 to 3 mph
Hour Temp Wind Rain 6 am 38° 3 mph NW 3% 7 am 38° 3 mph W 3% 8 am 40° 3 mph W 3% 9 am 44° 3 mph W 3% 10 am 47° 3 mph NW 1% 11 am 51° 3 mph NW 1% 12 pm 54° 3 mph NW 1% 1 pm 57° 0 mph 1% 2 pm 57° 0 mph 1% 3 pm 57° 0 mph 1% 4 pm 54° 0 mph — 5 pm 51° 0 mph —
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Worth the drive
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29 Pines Campground
Near the north fork of the Teanaway River, 29 Pines is a getaway for hikers, hunters, fishers, and mountain bikers.
Chelan Butte Sky Park
This is a popular site for hang gliding and paragliding and offers unparalleled views of the surrounding area. No camping - day use only.
Cookie Cutter Trailhead
Located in the Naneum Ridge State Forest north of Ellensburg and south of Wenatchee, this mountain bike trail system currently has 14 miles of designated trails with approximately 20 more miles planned for the future. There's an upper trailhead and a lower tra…
Day Hiking in North Cascades
Hike the North Cascades to experience some of the finest mountain country in North America.
Dickey Creek Day Use Area
The Dickey Creek Day Use Area provides access to the North Fork Teanaway River via a 0.5-mile long trail that follows the river to a popular river access site.
Indian Camp
Indian Camp offers many outdoor recreational opportunities and is a getaway for hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. The campground is near the Middle Fork Teanaway River. US Forest Service Middle Fork and Yellow Hill trails are accessed near Indian C…
Plan a Backcountry Trip
Backcountry camping in the North Cascades can be an exciting adventure for prepared hikers.
Rafting in the North Cascades
The Skagit and Stehekin rivers attract many whitewater enthusiasts for rafting and kayaking, especially during the summer months.
Teanaway Camping Area
Teanaway Camping Area offers many outdoor recreational opportunities and is a getaway for hikers, horseback riders and mountain bikers. Teanaway Campground is near the Teanaway River. Four campsites and one group site are open to equestrian camping.
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US 2 at MP 64.3: West Stevens Pass - Ski Lodge
US 2 at MP 64.6: East Stevens Pass Summit
I-90 at MP 76.48: Ensign Ranch
I-90 at MP 79.5: Bullfrog RWIS
I-90 at MP 82.75: West Cle Elum Interchange
I-90 at MP 84.6: Cle Elum
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