Name: Icicle Ridge Viewpoint Out-and-Back
Rating: 4.1

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

— Robyn Pepin

Features Fall Colors · Views

Overview

This steady, not-very-technical climb switchbacks up to the Icicle Ridge Trail #1570. Run 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.

Runner Notes

Trail is also frequented by hikers and mountain bikers.

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.