On this adventure, we’ll get up close and personal with some of the most scenic landscapes in Washington, from the lush forested country of the Cascade Range’s western flank to the arid plains of the eastern slope.
After being shuttled to the top of Stevens Pass, we’ll begin with a long descent down the dry side of the Cascades to Lake Wenatchee State Park. From the Bavarian-themed hamlet of Leavenworth, we’ll spin through apple-orchard country and then follow the Methow (pronounced MET-how) River upstream to Winthrop, one of the great recreation-based communities of the West. From there we’ll climb along the magnificent North Cascades Highway, summiting both Washington Pass and Rainy Pass. Next it’s time to coast out of the mountains and enter lowlands, heading toward Puget Sound and its resplendent chain of islands.
After traveling back to the mainland by ferry, we’ll ride along the waterfront before jumping onto the heralded Sammamish River Trail, which will take us back to Redmond and the finale of our Pacific Northwest adventure.
