We play hard in leavenworth
Check out some of the information links below or visit the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce website at Leavenworth.org for even more information on what to do, where to eat, where to stay etc.
Rafting and tubing
Icicle Creek and the Wenatchee River flow into and through Leavenworth. When the rapids are running in the Spring and early Summer it’s a great time for kayaking and rafting. When the water slows a bit and starts warming up in mid to late Summer then it’s time for lazy paddleboarding and tubing with stops at beach areas to hang out and have a lunch or a tasty beverage (non-alcoholic recommended, stay safe on the water!)
Check out these river adventure options with some local guides:
Wildwater River Guides
Blue Sky Outfitters
Orion River Rafting
Osprey Rafting
River Riders
Leavenworth Outdoor Center (LOC)
fishing
There are several nearby lakes, with Fish Lake and Lake Wenatchee being the most accessible by vehicle, and also the largest near Leavenworth, as well as parts of the Wenatchee River, that offer great fishing through the year. Fly fishing guides available and there’s even ice fishing in the winter!
Find more info through Washington State Parks and local guides. Grab some permits at Der Sportsmann in town!
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Wenatchee Fly Company & Guide Service
Family Lines Fly Fishing Academy
Der Sportsmann
climbing, hiking, camping
If you love the mountains and alpine lakes, Leavenworth has you covered! The Enchantments Wilderness offers some of the most sought-after hiking and camping in the state. There’s also Lake Wenatchee State Park as well as several other beautiful locations nearby to camp, hike, climb, boulder etc. For great information about the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest hit up the US Forest Service Ranger Station or chat up the local outfitters at Der Sportsmann or Arlberg Sports.
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Leavenworth Ranger Station
Leavenworth Mountain Association
Mountain Madness
All Trails
Leavenworth Thousand Trails
Leavenworth KOA
Horseback Riding
Looking to saddle up and hit the trail? Horseback riding is a popular option as well. Check out these options.
biking
Whether you want to cycle on or off the road there are options for both in Leavenworth. There are several well-maintained mountain trails to to be found and local gear vendors to help you stock up on whatever you need for the day.
Der Sportsmann
Arlberg Sports
Eastside Cycleworks
Lake Wenatchee State Park
Stevens Pass
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
snow sports
Mobiles, Skis, boards, tubes, shoes…downhill or cross-country…enjoy them all! Nearby Stevens Pass and Mission Ridge both off downhill alpine skiing. Leavenworth, Plain, and Lake Wenatchee offer groomed cross-country trails and Leavenworth has the old ski jump hill at Leavenworth Winter Sports Club, ready for snow tubing with the kids! You can snag some gear from a couple local vendors as well.
Stevens Pass
Mission Ridge
Leavenworth Winter Sports Club
Plain Valley Ski Trails
Leavenworth Snowmobile
Leavenworth Snowmobile Rentals
Der Sportsmann
Arlberg Sports
Eastside Cycleworks