Leavenworth / Chelan

Lake WenatcheeChiwawaNason Ridge

  1. Lake Wenatchee
  2. Nason Ridge
  3. Chiwawa

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Lake Wenatchee State Park

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ONE-DAY SNO-PARK PERMIT OR SEASONAL PERMIT W/ SPECIAL GROOMED TRAIL STICKER REQUIRED

Lake Wenatchee State Park
Phone: 509-763-3101

Emergency Contact Info:
Chelan County Sheriff’s Office
Phone: 509-663-9911

Non-Motorized Sno-ParkNon-Motorized Groomed Fee AreaSnow Play AreaSnowshoe AreaNon-Motorized Sno-Park



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Directions: North of Leavenworth. Highway 2 west to State Route 207. South lot: Left on Cedar Brae Road to park entrance. North lot: 1 mile beyond south lot on SR 207.
Elevation: 1,875 feet
8 am to dusk
100 spaces

Trails: 1.) Lake Wenatchee South 2.) Lake Wenatchee North
Tracks 6 kilometers north side & 35 kilometers south side (trails join with Kahler Glen and Nason Ridge); skating lane in north area and Nason Ridge trails in south area; snowshoe trail 12 miles.

The South Park offers a tubing hill, designated snow play area and day-use area open for camping (additional fees apply--see Lake Wenatchee State Park web page). There is no tubing or snow play area in the North.

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Nearby amenities: first aid, food, heated restrooms, overnight accommodations, ice rink, and ski and snowshoe rentals

Permits Required: A Season Sno-Park pass with Groomed Trails sticker ($120) or a Daily Sno-Park Permit ($25) will get you into all parking areas. Self-pay stations are available at each parking area within the park for Daily Sno-Park passes. Sno Park permits are available online or at local vendors: Plain Hardware, Midway Grocery, and Derr Sportsman in Leavenworth.

Snowshoe Trail Information: South Park: Here we offer a 1.8-mile loop trip and a route to Nason Ridge for the more adventurous. The loop follows Wenatchee River and Nason Creek then returns to the beach through a Ponderosa Pine / Douglas Fir forest. The Nason Ridge trail runs 2.7 miles from beach to ridge top. Great views begin about one mile from the beach.

North Park: A 2-mile loop is maintained along river, lakeshore and through forest. Thanks to our volunteers!

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Sled Hill: -A moderate slope, about 150’.

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Permits: Sno-Park Permit, Special Groomed Trails Permit sticker (required with Seasonal Permit--see permit information) or a Daily Sno Park Permit.

Sno-Park Permit required Dec. thru Apr. or as posted.


Please obey posted signs indicating whether a permit is needed. Contact the local agency listed for each Sno-Park for more information.

Please note: After periods of extreme weather, work crews may be on trails during the day to clear debris or drifts. Please exercise caution.

See our promotional video below.

2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:

Printable daily trail grooming report - PDF (includes weekends and holidays)

Groomer: Lake Wenatchee State Park-WA State Parks & Recreation

Remember:  Grooming reports are updated when trail grooming information is provided. Reports are posted Monday thru Saturday. No updates on Sundays or holidays.

Schedule is subject to change.

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