Trails

For a variety of reasons, the Wenatchee Foothills are attracting bigger-than-usual crowds this spring and that has led to illegal parking and other problems.

Spring typically brings a throng of people to the trails, looking for a chance to witness the annual rush of brightly colored lupin, arrowleaf balsamroot and other wildflowers.

WENATCHEE — There has been a common theme among trails across the Wenatchee Valley since last year: Growing popularity.

The surge in trail use could mean even larger crowds at popular spots, such as Saddlerock or Colchuck Lake trailheads, according to local outdoor organizations.

WENATCHEE, WA – Sage Hills trails system will close for four months starting Dec. 1 to provide winter sustenance and quiet rangeland for mule deer and other wildlife. The area will re-open for outdoor recreation around April 1.

WENATCHEE — The Horse Lake Trail Runs are still on for Sept. 19, but they’re going virtual, says race director Joel Rhyner.

TREAD, with support from many partners including CDLT, has launched the TREAD Map app. TREAD Map is a comprehensive trail app designed for all trail users and provides the most up-to-date and accurate information on all forms of recreational trail use. The tool is designed to help users:

CDLT Trails Program Manager Hanne Beener gives an update about the Wenatchee Foothills trail system on this KOHO101 radio interview.

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A KOHO101 radio interview with Mayor Frank Kunz from Tues., March 31, 2020

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It’s important to continue practicing social distancing and proper hygiene even while enjoying the outdoors. Consider possible effects on vulnerable individuals as well as our healthcare system.

WENATCHEE — The Horse Lake Trail Runs scheduled for May 9 have been postponed until September 19 as a result of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, RunWenatchee announced in a press release Tuesday.

Burts Trail meanders from the former location (now just the foundation is left) of the Burts’ family homestead barn at Horse Lake Reserve and connects to the lower end of Glacier View Trail. It provides unique views to the north of Burch Mountain and the open spaces of the northern portion of the Reserve.