Leavenworth Chamber Hike of the Month
for July 2007
Featured Hike: Mt. Stewart
Lake Stuart is in the Leavenworth District and though it's
rated as difficult, it's well worth the effort.. You will be
rewarded with spectacular and extremely varied scenery! The
trailhead is one mile past 8 Mile Trailhead on Rd 7601 (off
Icicle Rd) Each step forward rewards the hiker as you ascend
through a forest primeval.. Mountaineer Creek tumbles down the
mountainside and changes personality at every turn.. A log
footbridge allows the hiker to cross the creek and begin
climbing switchbacks until the junction is reached that will
lead to either Stuart Lake or Colchuck Lake. The fork to the
right leads to Stuart Lake and soon meadows with wildflowers
galore come into view. Mt Stuart and it's granite fortresses
reflect in the lake at it's base. The breath-taking sight of
diamond-like points of light sparkling on the sun-kissed water
is a moment frozen in my heart and mind.. The 9 miles hiked that
day were oh, so worth it! By Hiker Veva Williams
About the Icicle Village Resort
The Icicle Village Resort is located in Bavarian Leavenworth, Washington State, and
offers the Aspen Suites Condominiums and Icicle Village Resort Vacation Rentals, Best Western Icicle Inn, the Icicle Junction
Activities Center,
Junction Cinema, J. J. Hills Restaurant and Wine Bar, Conferences and Catering,
and Therapeutic Touch Massage & Wellness Spa Services.
Call 1 (800) 961-0162 to learn more or
book online.
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