Name: Icicle Gorge Loop Trail #1596
Rating: 4.2

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Features Birding · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Hiker only trail, Dogs allowed on leash. Recreation pass required for parking, day permits available at trailhead.

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Land Manager: USFS - Okanogan & Wenatchee National Forest Office

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4.2 from 13 votes

#11

in Alpine Lakes Wilderness

#7564

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4.2 from 13 votes

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A walking bridge aids your passage over Icicle Creek.

May 14, 2017 near Leavenw…, WA

A panorama looking east along the Icicle Gorge Trail.

Mar 11, 2020 near Leavenw…, WA

Icicle Creek from a bridge along the trail.

Mar 11, 2020 near Leavenw…, WA

Wildflowers in a clearing in June on the Icicle Gorge Trail.

Mar 11, 2020 near Leavenw…, WA

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Jul 3, 2026

John Eun

Went clockwise ~1 mi out and back

Aug 9, 2025

Anonymous

We were able to stop and enjoy the water :) — 1h 54m

May 30, 2021

Dean Nutt

Stopped often for photos, videos and to let the dog get a drink. Great walk, beautiful scenery. 4.3mi — 2h 45m

Jul 28, 2020

Brian Bass

Sunny and hot. The trail was in great shape, a bit dusty and some blown down trees that were easy to get over. Not crowded today. Glad we went!

May 29, 2020

Justin Thomson

Great hike for families, we took our three boys and our 4 year old hiked the entire loop. Be ready for mosquitoes on the North side of the loop. Th… 4.3mi — 3h 15m

Aug 13, 2019

Erin Blaine

Jun 29, 2019

Mitchell Lamos

Awesome for kids and pets! 4.3mi

May 26, 2019

Bill Williams

With Gwyneth, Chris, and walter 4.5mi

Sep 27, 2018

Christine Michele

4.3mi — 2h 00m

Jul 9, 2018

Beth Cunningham

Jun 22, 2018

Jasmine Rose

Apr 21, 2018

J.C. Findlay

Jun 10, 2017

Ryan W

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Icicle Gorge Loop Trail #1596

“A beautiful day hike or family outing. ”

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2,798' 853 m

2,649' 807 m

522' 159 m

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Dogs Leashed

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