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Lake Wenatchee State Park
Mobile Friendly Map (PDF)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
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.
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!
Sled Hill: -A moderate slope, about 150’.
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.
Live Park Cameras
Office View
lake view
Nason Ridge (PDF)
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
Directions:
North of Leavenworth. Hwy 2 west to State Route 207 for 3.5 miles. Turn left on Cedar Brae Road to Lake Wenatchee State Park South Park entrance. Turn left at entrance but do not enter park. Travel a half mile for another left turn until the road forks. Stay on the left fork to Kahler Glen Golf Course. Sno-Park is at entrance.
Elevation: 2,000 feet
20 spaces.
Alternate access to trails in Lake Wenatchee Sno-Park South Park area and Nason Ridge backcountry
Nearby amenities: Restaurant at Kahler Glen is open after 4 p.m.first aid, food, heated restrooms, overnight accommodations and ski and snowshoe rentals
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 Nov. 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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Printable daily trail grooming report - PDF (includes weekends and holidays)
**To receive updates via email, please contact Lake Wenatchee State Park at 509.763.3101 and request to be on the distribution list.
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.
Chiwawa (PDF)
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
Directions: 1.5 miles east of Highway 207 on Chiwawa Loop Road
Elevation 1,920 feet
50 spaces.
See & Ski Trail groomed for track and skate skiing (6.5 km). New this season, the Squirrel Run (4 km) will also be groomed, connecting in with the See & Ski for a 10k loop option. Flying Loop (4.8 km) is not groomed and offers a more difficult skiing challenge.
DOGS ALLOWED: After 10 a.m. each day, dogs are allowed on the groomed ski trails.
Snowshoe Trail Information: 3.8 mile “Rock Ridge” loop route. Nice views!
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.
2022-2023 SEASON GROOMING UPDATES:
Printable daily trail grooming report - PDF (includes weekends and holidays)
*To receive updates via email, please contact Lake Wenatchee State Park at 509.763.3101 and request to be on the distribution list.
Groomer: Lake Wenatchee 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.