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Snowshoeing at Lake Wenatchee

Snowshoeing at Lake Wenatchee

Lake Wenatchee is home to over 30 miles of groomed trails for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Lake Wenatchee is a state park located in the Central Cascades surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The state park is located 2.5 hours north-east of Seattle and 16 miles from Leavenworth. We parked in the South Entrance lot and snowshoed on a groomed trail along the edge of the Wenatchee River. To access the park in winter a Discover Pass and Sno-Park Pass are required. A pay station is available near the parking lot. Accomodations Camping: The park has 155 standard campsites,…

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Young Lakes Backpack Loop

Young Lakes Backpack Loop

Young Lakes offers an “easy” escape into the Yosemite backcountry and the high sierra wonderland. Young Lakes is located off of Tiago Road just north of the Tuolumne Meadows. Overnight parking and bear boxes are located on the road near Lembert Dome. Overnight parking is prohibited in the Lembert Dome lot. Starting elevation: 8,584 feet Elevation at Young Lakes, lower lake: 9,880 feet Total elevation gain: 1,460 feet Total miles: 13.8 miles including Dog Lake spur The trail climbed steadily through lodgepole pines with views of the white granite of Lembert Dome skirting the edge of the trail to the…

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