Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area — Attraction in Leavenworth

The Alpine Lakes Wilderness is a large wilderness area spanning the Central Cascades of Washington state in the United States. The wilderness is located in parts of Wenatchee National Forest and Snoqualmie National Forest, and is approximately bounded by Interstate 90 and Snoqualmie Pass to the south and U.S. Route 2 and Stevens Pass to the north. The Alpine Lakes is the largest wilderness area near the population centers of Puget Sound, counted at 414,161 acres (167,605 ha) following the 2014 expansion. Alpine...

Absolutely stunningly beautiful scenery. One could find serenity in such a tranquil and pristine environment. Please do not litter! I found some garbage on the trail that could have simply been packed away. Something that I was not expecting to find, everyone has seen water and creeks going across trails... What I wasn't expecting were fish just chilling in the middle of the trail. Yes, fish, swimming in the creek that the trail crossed just relaxing as if nothing has ever bothered...

My son and I love hiking! We were headed further up icicle road to another spot, but found the road was still closed. So on our way back we stopped to check this spot out. FANTASTIC! Challenging, peaceful, and we will definitely be back to make it to the top, when it's completely thawed. Get Outdoors with...