Leavenworth Weekender: Icicle Ridge Overlook Hike
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Saturday, March 2, 2024From 11:00 am to 3:00 pmDescription
Mappy Hour Seattle is excited to host a winter day hike to the Icicle Ridge Trail Overlook in Leavenworth, WA.
This hike is part of our 4-day Leavenworth Weekender retreat. Our AirBNB is directly across the street from the Icicle Ridge trailhead. Message us if you are looking for a carpool or overnight lodging!
Or meet us at the trailhead at 11am via your own transportation. This hike is about a 2.5 hour drive from Seattle via HWY 2 or I-90.
Hike details per Alltrails:
Length: 4.8 mi
Average completing time: 3hr 14min
Elevation gain: 1,758 ft
Route type: Out & back
"Experience this 4.8-mile out-and-back trail near Leavenworth, Washington. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 14 min to complete. This is a very popular area for hiking, horseback riding, and snowshoeing, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring. The best times to visit this trail are May through October. Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash."
BYO hiking gear, snacks, and water. Check forecast and pack weather-appropriate gear in case of rain or cold. Microspikes helpful, but not required.
This is a moderately strenuous hike, so we encourage humans and pets with health issues or physical exertion limitations to sit this one out.
Hikers are welcome to stick around after to explore downtown Leavenworth, ride the new alpine coaster, and grab dinner and drinks with our weekend group.
Early bird special: 50% off registration for first 5 RSVPs by Sunday, February 25th.
This event is part of our 4-day Leavenworth Weekender winter retreat. See below for our full weekend schedule. Come and go where you can! Remote workers welcome, we have plenty of space and strong wifi.
Thursday, February 29th:
Carpool from Seattle and Tacoma to Leavenworth
BYO dinner
3pm-10pm Leap Year Night Skiing at Stevens Pass
Check in to Leavenworth cabin AirBNB
Friday, March 1st:
BYO breakfast
Begin drop-in Outdoor Gear Spring Cleaning Clinic
9am-4pm Friday Skiing with Lessons at Stevens Pass
BYO lunch
BYO dinner
Sleep at Leavenworth cabin AirBNB
Saturday, March 2nd:
BYO breakfast
Continue drop-in Outdoor Gear Spring Cleaning Clinic
BYO lunch
11am-3pm Icicle Ridge Overlook hike
Explore downtown Leavenworth + Leavenworth alpine coaster
Dinner and drinks in downtown Leavenworth
Sleep at Leavenworth cabin AirBNB
Sunday, March 3rd:
BYO breakfast
Conclude drop-in Outdoor Gear Spring Cleaning Clinic
9am-4pm Sunday Skiing with Lessons at Stevens Pass
12pm checkout from Leavenworth cabin AirBNB
BYO lunch
Carpool back from Stevens Pass to Seattle and Tacoma