North Cascades to Leavenworth Bike Tour

by Bicycle Adventures
Region
Washington
Duration
6 days
Guided Status
Guided
Difficulty
Intermediate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

Discover and explore what we ultimately strive for in a cycling vacation–which is to simply “Pedal Happy”. Come and join us for a ride through the captivating and remote North Cascades, Methow Valley, Lake Chelan and Leavenworth areas of Washington State. This region of summits, meadows, orchards vineyards, lakes, and waterfalls just on the other side of the Cascade Mountains is where Seattle-area residents go for a quick and refreshing change of scenery – or weather – or both. Immerse yourself in rugged peaks and passes on the most scenic highway in the state as you travel from west-side rainforests to the basalt canyons, Ponderosa pine forests and sagebrush desert on the east-side of the Cascades. Enjoy a hike to a lookout for more glorious views. Try on some cowboy boots while you kick around the “Old West” town of Winthrop. Then change into some lederhosen for a walk through the Bavarian-themed town of Leavenworth. You’ll be amazed at the diversity that exists just on the other side of the mountains! This Intermediate level tour is well suited for energetic beginners or beginners on e-bikes as well. This tour is operated under special use permit/s with Wenatchee National Forest, Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest and Washington State Parks.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Head to the entrance of the North Cascades National Park for an impressive start to your week.

28 km 1000 m

D1

Head to the entrance of the North Cascades National Park for an impressive start to your week.

Day 2: Ride from tiny settlement of Mazama through bucolic and beautiful Methow Valley.

44 km 1982 m

D1

Ride from tiny settlement of Mazama through bucolic and beautiful Methow Valley.

Day 3: Strap on your hiking boots to catch some amazing views today!

Strap on your hiking boots to catch some amazing views today!

Day 4: Pedal past vineyards on a host of quiet roads alongside the massive blue gem of Lake Chelan with the profile of the North Cascades as a backdrop.

38 km 2758 m

D1

Pedal past vineyards on a host of quiet roads alongside the massive blue gem of Lake Chelan with the profile of the North Cascades as a backdrop.

Day 5: Ride along fjord-like Lake Chelan to the banks of the mighty Columbia River and practice your yodeling on the way to Bavarian-themed Leavenworth.

36 km 1841 m

D1

Ride along fjord-like Lake Chelan to the banks of the mighty Columbia River and practice your yodeling on the way to Bavarian-themed Leavenworth.

Day 6: The Lake Wenatchee area has it all – pine scented forests, nesting raptors, whitewater rivers, vineyards, and orchards.

The Lake Wenatchee area has it all – pine scented forests, nesting raptors, whitewater rivers, vineyards, and orchards.

Accommodation & Services

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Hotel

What's Included

Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental
Support vehicle following all rides

About the Washington

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