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A steady, popular climb leading to beautiful views of Leavenworth from the top of the ridge.


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5.0

Miles

8.0

KM

Out and Back

2,959' 902 m

High

1,220' 372 m

Low

1,758' 536 m

Up

1,758' 536 m

Down

13%

Avg Grade (8°)

34%

Max Grade (19°)

Dogs Off-leash

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Overview

This steady, not-very-technical climb switchbacks up to the Icicle Ridge Trail #1570. Hike on up to the ridgeline to check out 360 views of the town below on one side, the river on the other, and mountains along the rest of the ridge.

Need to Know

No Discovery Pass or NW Forest Pass required.

Description

This is a steady, manageable climb on singletrack switchbacks up to Icicle Ridge. The trail is forested and smooth, and often exposed to the sunshine. The easy-to-follow path is very popular spring through fall (it also makes for a fun snowshoe in the winter). Once you meet up with the ridge (it's windy up there!), hang a right and continue a short ways along the spur trail to reach a few different viewpoints of Leavenworth and the surrounding area. After you take in the view, turn around and head back the way you came.

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Shared By:

Robyn Pepin

Trail Ratings

  4.1 from 16 votes

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in Leavenworth

#2288

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  4.1 from 16 votes
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Photos

Icicle Creek and Ridge Spur Viewpoint
May 12, 2019 near Leavenw…, WA
Hanging out along Icicle Ridge, enjoying the view
Apr 17, 2018 near Leavenw…, WA
Icicle Creek Road
Apr 18, 2018 near Leavenw…, WA
Looking down at the river from Icicle Ridge
Apr 17, 2018 near Leavenw…, WA
Looking back up at the upper Icicle Ridge.
Apr 18, 2018 near Leavenw…, WA
Pup frolicking down Icicle Ridge
Apr 17, 2018 near Leavenw…, WA

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Jun 3, 2023
Claire Herting
cute hike! good view at the top, nice tree coverage, pretty flowers 5mi — 2h 45m
May 27, 2023
Gabe Ingram
May 30, 2022
Jordan Rasure
Time includes a picnic at the top and a good amount of time hanging about, checking out birds. 5.3mi — 3h 13m
Aug 22, 2021
Lindsey Kaiser
Great views!! 5.2mi — 1h 48m
Jun 22, 2021
Jared Stewart
Steep switch backs. Started early before it got too hot.
Jan 13, 2021
Lizz Robnett
Snow shoes are great for this during January. 5mi
Nov 7, 2020
G C
1:00 up 0:47 down
Oct 13, 2019
Abby Hric
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