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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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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.
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.
Franklin Falls is a short, only 1-mile hike that offers to plunge into the beautiful nature. This easy route takes hikers to the first of three major waterfalls on the South Fork Snoqualmie River – to Franklin Falls
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.
Be inspired by incredible Washington State’s beauty and explore the Middle Fork Trail.
The Granite Mountain Trail is a steep trail that requires much effort, but it leads to one of the best viewpoints in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. For many hikers, this trail is one of the favorite, because the views here take your breath away. At the end of the trail, hikers are surrounded by numerous summits, alpine terrain and they feel real closeness of the sky.
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 Iron Horse Trail or the John Wayne Pioneer Trail is one the best rails-to-trails type conversions in the country. Originally, this was the route known as “The Milwaukee Road”. It was in operation until the 1970s when the railroad company turned bankrupt. Government bought this land and turned it into a wonderful trail for non-motorized vehicles.
If you are looking for some great vantage points opening spectacular panoramas in front of you… If you are yearning for the breathtaking views of gorgeous mountains, but are limited in time, then the Mount Catherine Trail will perfectly suit you.
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.
Rattlesnake Ridge which is also called Rattlesnake Ledge or Rattlesnake Mountain is a mountain ridge that is located south of North Bend. It is a monolithic block of rock which is also the highest of the Issaquah Alps. This ridge towers over Rattlesnake Lake and the Snoqualmie River.
Snoqualmie Falls is one of the most visited and most popular attractions in Washington State. More than 1.5 million people every year come to enjoy the scenic views. Snoqualmie Falls is a 268 ft. waterfall on Snoqualmie River. The fall is surrounded by a two-acre park with a wonderful observation deck.
Twin Falls is located in the Cascades Mountains in Olallie State Park, just in thirty minutes from Seattle. Twin Falls is the tallest waterfall along the South Fork of the Snoqualmie River. Twin Falls Trail is a 1.2-mile trail, which takes hikers to the Twin Falls Bridge.
Probably the most famous winter resort adjacent to King County (located in Kittitas County, just near its border with King County) is The Summit, situated at Snoqualmie Area.