Hike Of The Week

Icicle Gorge –Cool Hike for a Hot Day

June 4, 2026

Quick Facts: Location: Icicle River Valley Land Agency: National Forest Service Distance: 4.2 miles roundtrip Elevation Gain: 350 feet Contact: Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Wenatchee River Ranger District, Leavenworth Detailed Information: Day Hiking Central Cascades 2nd edition (Mountaineers Books) Notes: NW Forest Pass or Interagency Pass required; dogs permitted on leash Access: From Leavenworth, follow the…

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