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This information is a public record of the 2005 NRT application and may be out of date if it has not been updated by a trail manager --
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Icicle Creek Nature Trail

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Length
    1 mile
  • Elevation Gain
    --
  • Route Type
    out & back
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View up Icicle Creek, a tributary of the Wenatchee River, in Chelan County, Washington. Photo by Jsayre64/wiki.
View up Icicle Creek, a tributary of the Wenatchee River, in Chelan County, Washington. Photo by Jsayre64/wiki.
Icicle Creek. Photo by David Doan/wiki.
Icicle Creek. Photo by David Doan/wiki.
Cascades on upper Icicle Creek, Washington, USA. Photo by Pfly/wiki.
Cascades on upper Icicle Creek, Washington, USA. Photo by Pfly/wiki.
  • View up Icicle Creek, a tributary of the Wenatchee River, in Chelan County, Washington. Photo by Jsayre64/wiki.
  • View up Icicle Creek, a tributary of the Wenatchee River, in Chelan County, Washington. Photo by Jsayre64/wiki.
  • Icicle Creek. Photo by David Doan/wiki.
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Location: At Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery

  • States: Washington
  • Counties: Chelan

The Icicle Creek Interpretive Nature Trail winds along a beautiful historic channel located on the site of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. This wheelchair-accessible trail meanders through a scenic meadow. The naturally thicketed pathway leads to quiet areas with wildlife viewing blinds, views of salmon habitat, and a backdrop of forest landscape altered by fire.

This trail is one of the most popular walking trails in the entire Wenatchee Valley. It was built by many community partners and is maintained by youth community organizations. It serves the wheelchair visitor as a unique"roll and stroll" opportunity. Portions of it are also groomed for cross-country skiing as part of the Icicle River Trail by the Leavenworth Winter Sports Club.

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Reviews

Julia Pinnix
Julia Pinnix
Feb 13, 2020
Icicle Creek Nature Trail

An easy 1 mile loop through a variety of terrain, offering many opportunities for bird watching and wildlife viewing. Black bears are often spotted along the river in late summer when berries are ripe and salmon are arriving to spawn. The trail is paved and wide enough in most areas for two people to walk side by side. Interpretive signs are along the way. In winter, the route is used for snowshoeing.

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Allowed Uses:

Dogs, on leash Hiking/Walking

Other Activities

  • Wildlife viewing / observation

Public Contact

Julie Collins
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
12790 Fish Hatchery Road
Leavenworth, WA 98826
[email protected] • (509) 548-7641
leavenworth.fws.gov

Contact the trail manager for current maps and visiting details.

More Details

  • Elevation (low): 1130
  • Elevation (high): 1147
  • Elevation (cumulative): --
  • Part of a Trail System? No
  • Surface (primary): Paved
  • Surfaces (additional): Paved, Grass or Vegetation
  • Tread Width (average): 52"
  • Tread Width (minimum): --
  • Running length (minimum): --
  • Tread Grade (average, percent): 1
  • Tread Grade (maximum): 2
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Cross-slope (average, percent): --
  • Cross-slope (maximum): --
  • Running length (maximum): --
  • Certified as an NRT
    Jun 3, 2005
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