Thank you to the
Subaru / IMBA Trail Care Crew
who visited Wenatchee area August 17 - 19 2006 teaming up with
the Chelan/Douglas Land Trust and Backcountry Bicycle Trails
Club for a weekend dedicated to improving local trails.
509-548-5615
1207 Front Street
Leavenworth, WA 98826
Open April -
November. Bicycle specialty shop. Rentals, repair
and sales. Local maps, trails and knowledge for Leavenworth and
the surrounding area including Devils Gulch and Wenatchee. Check them out.
An outdoor specialty shop which can fill your needs for hiking,
biking, fishing, climbing, skiing, and clothing. They also have a bicycle
& ski rental/repair shop which is open 7 days a week.
Leavenworth Washington
Bavarian Bike & Brews Festival 2008
Cross Country Race and Beer Festival
Planned for Saturday June 7, 2008
The Bavarian Bike & Brew Festival is an IMBA
sanctioned XC race featuring a spectacular, but rigorous 8.6
mile loop with 1800 ft elevation gain per lap. Each
lap has four creek crossings, challenging single track, and
plenty of water bars interlaced throughout the most
spectacular scenery you have ever seen. This is not a course
for the timid soul, but will challenge all who commit.
And did we mention the brew part?? Camping on
site?? Music??
The BBB Festival joins the INDIE SERIES
for a third time to make a new 8 race series. Points will be
based on the best six out of eight races. Overall series
winners will be crowned and awarded at the final race at
Greenwater.
Leavenworth Bike and Brew Festival Start
Times
Beginner 9:00 AM
Sport 10:30 AM
Expert 12:00 PM
Register online
www.indieseries.com. Highly recommended. Race limited to
300 riders and last year we were sold out. T-shirts for
pre-registered riders at no charge if they register before
June 4th.
Race packets will be available the night
before at Uli's Pub in Leavenworth. Slackers can sign up
then but will be hazed, ridiculed, and charged a ridiculous
amount of money...
According to data
published by the USFS and the Interagency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation, in the Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee Ranger Districts there
is: 1 horseback rider, 4 hikers, and 9 1/2 mountain bikers to each equal
length of designated trail.*
Trail Washington is a local trail rights
association in Leavenworth Washington. It is a non-profit
organization dedicated to the preservation, enhancement, and maintenance
of mountain bike trails.
The organization is driven by a
philosophy of common sense and environmentalism and promotes the
responsible use of public and private lands using established trail
building standards that satisfy the diverse skill levels of all mountain
bike riders for tourists and the local community.
If you enjoy riding in the Leavenworth
area, please consider joining the Icicle Village Resort as members of
TRAIL Washington. A registration form is available at
www.trailwashington.org.
*Please see
references and further information on the TRAIL Washington website
This summer, join Stevens Pass and TRAIL WA for a series
of 4 mountain bike rides in the Leavenworth area followed by food,
drinks, and good times. For more info see
www.trailwashington.org.
May 18. 2008 - Uncle Ulis - 4:00PM
Freund Loop: 8.5mi/1,500ft vertical/ smooth non-technical single track
June 22, 2008 - Munchen Haus - 4:00PM
Eagle Creek: 7mi, 1,725ft vertical, combination of double/single track
in one of the most beautiful valleys off the Chumstick
July 20, 2008 - South - 4PM
Xanadu: "Rush" to this eastern trail, climb 1,400ft FS Rds for 3mi and
descend on 2mi of steep technical single-track OR ride down the smooth
road and enjoy the best views of the Icicle Canyon around.
August 17, 2008 - Dragonfly - 4:00PM
Loop Dnuerf: Pronounced "d-nerf", this non-technical/1,500ft vertical/
8.5mi smooth single track may seem familiar but it's definitely a
totally different ride when approached this way...
Both
the Leavenworth and Lake Wenatchee (509-763-3103, 22960 State Hwy 207)
Ranger Stations (the "Wenatchee River Ranger District") can provide information on outdoor recreation and
trailhead permits. Trail users will find about
2,500 miles of recreation trails available for hiking, horse use, trail
biking, and mountain pedal bike use.
Bikers of all ages can
choose from hundreds of miles of recreation trails and roads of varying
length and difficulty on the Wenatchee National Forest. There are
low-elevation trails in the sage-covered fringes of the forest (great
for springtime rides), trails in the timbered zones, and high country
trails traversing alpine terrain. Remember that wilderness areas are
closed to bikes. Please
see this page and look under Biking to see trails that are open to
mountain biking in the area. Some
of the more popular areas to ride are the Devils Gulch area
(Leavenworth), Lower Chiwawa (Lake Wenatchee), Lake Creek (Entiat) and
Echo Ridge Ski Area (Chelan).
Day users
and overnight users parking at most other district trailheads are
required to display the regional NW
Forest Pass. In Leavenworth
passes are available at Der Sportsman, Icicle Quik Stop 76 gas station,
Leavenworth Mountain Sports, Das Rad Haus, and Sleeping Lady Gift Shop.
Leavenworth Outfitters
Outdoor Center
21312 Highway 207
Leavenworth, WA 98826
509-763-3773 800-347-7934
Located by Lake Wenatchee about 20 minutes from the Icicle Inn
Mountain
Bike the Majestic Cascades
Vans shuttle riders 20 miles into the
mountains, and riders make the leisurely 4-5 hour cruise back down to
the starting point. Leavenworth Outfitters offer mountain bike
rental/livery and guided tours, ranging from half day to full day
adventures. Rides are easy and family friendly. April through
October. Rental/Livery $45.00.
Minimum age 11 years.
Devil's Gulch in
Cashmere
Devil's Gulch is one of Washington's premier mountain bike destinations.
Not for the faint of heart, this breathtaking 13 mile descent will
satisfy even the most hardened mountain biker. Mission Ridge Trail
intersects Devil's Gulch so stay to the left at the crossing to stay on
Devil's Gulch. Many people shuttle to the top for an enjoyable
downhill only ride. Remember to take along extra water, especially
in hot weather!
From Leavenworth head east
on Highway 2 to Cashmere. Take the first exit and then drive
straight on Division Street through the stop light. The road will
curve around a corner and become Pioneer Street. Turn left onto
Mission Creek Road and drive for a half mile. Turn right across
Mission Creek and then turn left back onto Mission Creek Road. The
road will turn to gravel after 7 miles. On the gravel road, take the
road that forks to the left (#7100) and follow it for 2.7 miles.
There is a parking area and trail head. Remember that you will need
a Forest Park Pass to park in the lots. It may be purchased at Das
Rad Haus in Leavenworth on your way out of town. The
trail ranges between fast downhill and steep climbs to grandiose views.
The usual route is to head out on Devils Gulch Trail #1220 for the climb
and loop back on Mission Ridge Trail #1201. For those seeking a more
gentle climb, you can follow the dirt road #7100 past the parking area and
continue on your bike on #7100 for about 10 miles then turn right on road
#9712 for about a mile and watch for the trailhead to Devils Gulch Trail
#1220. Either way you choose, bring lots of sunscreen and water.
7mi, 1,725ft vertical, combination of
double/single track in one of the most beautiful valleys off the
Chumstick
Loop Dnuerf
Leavenworth
Pronounced "d-nerf"
this non-technical/1,500ft vertical/ 8.5mi
smooth single track may seem familiar but it's definitely a totally
different ride when approached this way.
Freund - Drive East on Highway 2 through
Leavenworth, turn left at the traffic light onto the Chumstick Road.
Follow signs to Plain. At 1.7 miles turn left onto Freund Canyon. The road
immediately bends to the right. At 2.3 miles turn left onto a dirt road
#7702. At 2.4 miles take the left fork then at 2.8 miles take the left
fork again. At three miles you will reach a gate. Park here. Note: There
are private driveways along this road, please use caution and respect
private property. You may need to park along Freund Canyon Road.
Link to Google Maps
One of the best single-track trails in the
Leavenworth Area and home to the Bavarian Bike and Brews Race. This skinny
single track switchbacks straight up and then goes straight down with lots
of fun jumping burms (water bars). Make sure to pause for a moment at the
top and take in the panoramic views of the Leavenworth valley and the
surrounding orchards. From the gate follow the dirt road to it's end at
1.4 miles. Go around the right side of the large slash pile and curve
around to the left (don't climb up the slash pile). The single track trail
begins on the other side of the slash pile. A little over 5 miles you will
reach the top of the ridge. Stay to the left at the fork and begin
the fast descent back to your car.
Cashmere - Long, relentless dirt-road
climb; 4,020-foot gain.
Trail difficult to find past Magnet Creek
junction.
26.3 mile Loop - 4 to 7 hours, single track, dirt road; views
Devils Gulch and Mission Ridge - among the
most popular mountain biking trails in Washington State, Devils Gulch and
Mission Ridge are great for either an epic ride or for shuttle runs.
The views are incredible and overlook different parts of the Wenatchee
Valley.
For a long scenic climb with a fast and
furious decent take Devils Gulch Trail #1220 and loop back on Mission
Ridge Trail #1201. For an easier climb take the dirt road #7100 continuing
past the parking area for 10 miles and take a right turn on road
#9712. Ride about a mile and find the trail head for Devils Gulch
Trail #1220.
If you plan on climbing remember to bring
lot's of water as it can be quite warm and the air is very dry.
Driving Directions: From Leavenworth,
drive East on US Highway 2, go 4 miles past Hwy 97. Turn right on Division
Street on the West end of Cashmere. Follow for a little under a mile and
go left on Mission Creek Road (CR 11). In .5 miles go right and cross
Mission Creek. Quickly veer left and in about 6 miles continue on road
#7100 (dirt road) for 2.5 miles to the trailhead. GPS 47.430097 North by
120.508218 West.
Link to Google Maps.
Pipeline Trail - Advanced
2 to 3 hours, Steep climbs, hike-a-bike;
1,180-foot gain.
12.2 Miles
Loop; singletrack, dirt road
4th of July Creek Trail
Steep with numerous switchbacks.
5.3 miles
Icicle Ridge Trail
Open up to Wilderness boundary near 4th of
July trail intersection.
This trail is usually open mid July through
mid October. please check with the Lake Wenatchee ranger district for
current information: 509-763-3103.
Driving Directions: From
Leavenworth, start your odometer after you pass the gas station on the
corner of Icicle Road and Highway 2 West (Coles Corner). Drive
14.5 miles on Hwy 2 West and take a right on route #207 following signs to
Lake Wenatchee/Fish Lake Recreation Area (or if traveling from Stevens
Pass go 20.2 miles and take a left on #207). Go 4.4 miles on #207
and, just after crossing the Wenatchee River, turn right on Chiwawa River
Road. Follow this road past the Midway Store and Thousand
Trails Campground to a dirt road #6100. Follow #6100 to the
Deep Creek Campground and turn right on road #6101. Continue on
#6101 for 6.7 miles until you reach Maverick Saddle (at the junction of
road #6101 and #5200). Park here by
the hairpin turn approximately 18
miles from Chiwawa Valley Road. Note: Road
#6101 is not recommended for low clearance vehicles.
Driving Directions: From
Leavenworth, start your odometer after you pass the gas station on the
corner of Icicle Road and Highway 2 West (Coles Corner). Drive
14.5 miles on Hwy 2 West and take a right on route #207 following signs to
Lake Wenatchee/Fish Lake Recreation Area (or if traveling from Stevens
Pass go 20.2 miles and take a left on #207). Go 3.6 miles and turn
left on Cedar Brae Road (follow the signs to Nason Creek Campground). At
4 miles Cedar Brae Road turns left (follow the signs to Kahler Glen). At
4.3 miles turn left following signs to Kahler Glen. At 4.5 miles bear
right at the fork. At 4.6 miles, you will reach the
Nason Ridge trailhead. Park on the right.
Xanadu
- the road to Xanadu is in use for logging a fire zone and so
the trail is closed. Please check back mid June for an update
You'll find a trail with
this name on MTBR
under "z".
Freeride Downhill
Open again
"Crazy, Sick, Fun Relatively easy fire road
duo track climb up to the ridge top and then a knarly steep, narrow
singletrack descent w/no room for error. Two highly technical sections.
The first is a hairpin turn followed by a nasty 6 to 8 foot boulder drop
that's rideable followed a short time later by a huge slick rock that's
super steep w/just enough loose gravel and sand on it to keep you traveling
at a good clip before bailing off another steep drop which is also
rideable but tricky. If you can find it you will most likely really like
it or hate it."
The Stranger (?)
Wenatchee
Up Mission Ridge Ski area, take the Pipeline trail, and about half way in
between there is the trailhead for The Stranger
Advanced
Some photos on
pinkbike.com (mix from around the Northwest)
IMBA
Trail Care Crew for staying at the Aspen Suites at the Icicle
Village Resort
Methow Valley Mountain
Biking:
Methow
Valley Sport Trail Association (mountain bike trails and
maps for the Methow Valley around Highway 20, Mazama, Winthrop, Sun
Mountain, Twisp,
and Carlton.)
Lake Chelan Mountain Bike Festival, June
19-20, Echo Ridge, Lake Chelan. (509) 682-8683,
www.roundandround.com.
Chelan Valley Cycling Club -
It is their
intention to give you the best information on bicycling and mountain
biking in the Lake Chelan Valley that they can.
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including the risk of serious bodily injury and death. All forms of
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travel, safety can not be guaranteed even in the exercise of perfect
judgment. Those lacking experience should seek professional help, and
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