Tree Fruit with a View

Agricultural areas are not always known for their scenic beauty, but Wenatchee sure is. We are located at the confluence of Columbia and Wenatchee Rivers on the eastern rim of Washington’s Cascade Mountain Range.

If you like outdoor recreation like mountain biking, hiking, skiing, whitewater boating; look no further.


Hiking

Central Washington’s Cascade Mountains are full of steep granite peaks jutting out of alpine lakes, making for incredible views that will make your friends and family back home beg to visit. Within a two hour or less radius of Wenatchee, there are more hikes than you can feasibly do in a lifetime.

 

No car? No problem. Wenatchee is surrounded by trails leading to cool rock formations.

Mountain Biking

Wenatchee is one of the best places in the country for mountain biking. But you do not have to be an expert, the Wenatchee bike trail builders have made trails for all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Woman on a mountain bike standing on a flower covered hill with wenatchee in the valley below.
The Sage Hills trails near TFREC offer sweeping vistas and great spring wildflowers.

Skiing

Wenatchee has such good skiing and it’s so close! Mission Ridge is the local ski resort and it is just 15 minutes outside of town. Within a 2 hour drive you can find a hanful of other resorts. If your more into backcountry or cross country skiing, the options are equally plentiful.

River Sports

The Wenatchee River is a really great river for both whitewater boating (kayaking, rafting, etc.) or as the season goes on, a relaxing float.  The Columbia is large and with its many dams, behaves more like a lake and is used by motorized boaters for anything from salmon fishing to wake boarding. There is something for everyone!

Rock Climbing

Yes yes, there is also world class rock climbing.

Vantage in the Columbia River George is about 45 min from town and offers incredible rock formations with a crazy view of the Columbia River.  Even if you’re not a climber you’ll love it!

climber on a rock face.
landscape view of climbers looking very small in front of columnar basalt formations.
World class rock climbing abounds, including this site near Vantage.

If you prefer to be in mountains, the Icicle River Valley just outside of Leavenworth has some epic sport, trad and bouldering for all skill levels.

person hanging off a boulder with a crash pad below and a person off to the side waiting to help catch if they fall. snowy mountain face to the right.