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A relatively easy 5-mile hike that takes you along (and crossing) the gushing Icicle Creek. Road turns to gravel (a National Forest road) on the way up.
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Penstock Old Pipeline
A relatively short and easy trail along the mighty Wenatchee River just off US-2 on what was once a water pipeline to power trains in the Cascade tunnel.
The Enchantment Lakes
A granite basin of alpine lakes amidst the peaks of the Stuart Range make this an extremely popular hiking and backpacking destination during the summer. The full trail is 18 miles and 4500 feet, with a gruesome elevation gain of 2000 feet in less than a mile at Aasgard Pass. An overnight stay is highly recommended, but overnight permits must be reserved in advance and are highly competitive. Most instead make an 8 mile day hike to Colchuck Lake. No dogs allowed. There are two trailheads: Snow Lakes (4 miles out of Leavenworth) and Lake Stuart trailhead (pass the Snow Lakes Trailhead, turn left at the direction to Bridge Creek Campground, keep right, and follow the road all the way to the end).
If you are more of an adrenaline junkie, conquer the Classes III and IV rapids of the Wenatchee by a raft boat! Specific package includes BBQ at their Cashmere private landing. The lighter stuff includes tubing (with a family), paddleboard, and kayaking.
Join a magnificent interactive theater performance under the stars. The Sound of Music is their regular and usually sells out (given the fitting scene of the area), along with other rotating shows.
A local arts center with periodic performances of both local & national artists. Immerse in a classical piece by their youth orchestra while gazing at the mountains from its meadows.
For those who want to ski or snowboard but couldn't afford heading to Stevens Pass, the hill offers moderately long tracks for the experienced and special trails for beginners. Tubing is done at the Leavenworth Golf Club, while skiing is offered at the Ski Hill and Icicle River trails at Cyo Road south of downtown (across O'Grady's Pantry).