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“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
“Nature gives to every time and season some beauties of its own." - Charles Dickens
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Central Cascades can be explored by numerous trails meandering through majestic mountains and lovely valleys, opening the unbelievable beauty of the region for the hikers. But the most gorgeous and breathtaking view you will find at the elevation of 5500 feet. And this is the view of Colchuck Lake – a fascinating alpine lake with Dragontail and Colchuck Peaks rising above it like fairy-tale giant twins, guarding their precious jewel.
Waterfront Park located along the bank of Wenatchee River became a real rescue place both for locals and visitors from the noise and hustle of the tourist center. It is really amazing how peaceful and secluded it is being so close to the downtown area. It makes the Waterfront Park a real hidden gem of Leavenworth.
Eightmile Lake is one of the most admirable and well-known natural features of the marvelous Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. It’s quite hard to describe with words a magnificent lake, encircled by gorgeous mountains with snow-covered peaks, and quite few photos are able to capture all the beauty of this fantastic place.
Stunning mountains and fascinating valleys, skyward trees of the dense forest and marvelous wildflowers, sweeping views and divine serenity of the place – all this is waiting for you if you decide to hike the Meadow Creek Trail.
The main appeal of Leavenworth area is unbelievable beauty and divine serenity of the nature. And to enjoy the sweeping views you don’t need to be a sportsman or a professional hiker to explore hundreds of miles of fascinating trails throughout the area. You may just take a drive along one of the numerous roads and drives of the Leavenworth area.
The immediate vicinity of this trail to Seattle (one hour in the car and you are there), as well as ease and picturesqueness of the hike made this place highly sought after by the dwellers of Seattle area. This short one-mile trail (one-way) is a priceless gem having lots to offer even to the pickiest traveler. And what’s more amazing – it is admirable during any season.