Near Icicle Ridge Viewpoint Out-and-Back
Near Icicle Ridge Viewpoint Out-and-Back
Near Icicle Ridge Viewpoint Out-and-Back
Near Icicle Ridge Viewpoint Out-and-Back
Near Icicle Ridge Viewpoint Out-and-Back

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Icicle Ridge Viewpoint Out-and-Back

4.2 (17 Ratings)
A steady, popular climb leading to beautiful views of Leavenworth from the top of the ridge.
4.8
mi
Distance
1,828
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.77mi
Distance
1,828ft
Elevation Gain
1,828ft
Elevation Loss
55%
Max Grade
2,978ft
High Point
1,204ft
Low Point
Path Type
There and Back
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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