• ABOUT THE SPOT

Snow Shoeing in Twin Lakes Trail, Wenatchee, Washington USA

Trail length:
4mi/6.4km
Best snow shoeing season:
December to February
Wenatchee is the largest city of Chelan County, located in North Central Washington and lies on the west side of the Columbia River. The city is also known as the Apple Capital of the world, due to the valley's apple cultivations.

Twin Lakes Trail is located on the Central Cascade Mountain, at the Wenatchee National Forest. It is 4 mi/6.4 km long (out and back), about five hours hike with an elevation gain of 400 ft/122 m.

The trail is open from December through late February, and is suitable for all skill levels and ages. It is an easy pleasant hike that leads you to Twin Lakes, set deep in the woods. You will come across a wide variety of plants and animals to admire such as deep green pine trees, birds, deers, martens, bobcats and cougars.

The path is safe from snowdrifts, but always check the weather forecast before you choose this trail and don’t forget to take with you a map and a compass.