Sign Up For Our eNewsletter
Get the latest news, happenings & more from the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust.
The 35.7 acre Castle Rock Natural Area is adjacent to Castle Rock, off Castlerock Ave. This property provides safe, legal access to Castle Rock and eventually, to public lands west of Castle Rock. This acquisition is the culmination of years of effort to preserve a key piece of Wenatchee's gorgeous natural backdrop and is the 4th property purchased through the Wenatchee Foothills Campaign. As with some other Foothills properties, Castle Rock Natural Area is owned by the City of Wenatchee with a permanent conservation easement held by the Land Trust.
In 2014, a new trailhead was constructed at the end of Castlerock Avenue, equipped with a sheltered picnic plaza, a restroom, and designated parking. A new, sustainable trail system was also built this same year, providing several small loop options, as well as a route that connects to CDLT's Castle Rock Ridge, which provides access to the Castle Rock formation and the 1-2 Divide beyond.
For a list of common plants found at Castle Rock Natural Area and 1-2 Divide, click here.
Conservation Easements Fee Properties Other Conservation Projects
The trail system leaves from the trailhead and provides a few different options for smaller loops. The trail also continues up toward the Castle Rock formation, which is actually on private property. There are public access routes on this private property, but users need to note and respect specific rules at the property boundary.
For more details on the Castle Rock trails, click here.
This trail system is still being developed, please check back for an updated description and a map.
Online Resource
Trail maps, directions, more info
38 Years of Conservation Success