Trail: Icicle Creek Nature Trail
National Park: U.S. Fish + Wildlife Service
Features: Archeo/paleo/historical
Creek(s)
Grove(s)
Lake(s)/pond(s)/reservoir(s)
Meadow(s)
Mountain peak(s)
River(s)
Scenic viewpoint(s)
Valley(s)/canyon(s)
Wetland(s)
Activities: Bicycling (any)
Bicycling - Mountain
Dogs - On leash
Pedestrian - Walking/Hiking/Running
Snow - Skiing, cross-country
Snow - Showshoeing
Wildlife observation - Birds
Wildlife observation - Mammals
Snow - Snow play, general
Elevation: 1147 ft
Desc: The Icicle Creek Interpretive Nature Trail winds along a beautiful historic channel located on the site of the Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery. This unique handicapped accessible trail meanders through a spectacularly scenic meadow The naturally thicketed pathway leads toquiet areas with wildlife viewing blinds, biews of salmon habitat, and a backdrop of historical forest fire landscape.
This trail is one of the most popular walking trails in the entire Wenatchee Valley. It was built by many community partners and is maintained by youth community organizations. It serves the wheelchair visitor as a unique “roll and stroll” opportunity. Portions of it are also groomed for cross country skiing as part of the Icicle River Trail by the Leavenworth Winter Sports club.