Trail rides, group runs, Nordic miles, climbs, and meetups across Wenatchee, Leavenworth, and North Central Washington — find something to show up to this week.
Thursdays, 4–6pm · year-round
Pybus Public Market, Wenatchee
Drop in any Thursday for a 5K or 10K run, jog or walk on the Apple Capital Loop. All paces welcome.
Third Saturday monthly · spring through October
Rotating Wenatchee foothills trailheads
Family-friendly naturalist-led walks at a different foothills preserve each month — Saddle Rock, Jacobson, Horse Lake and more.
One email a week with Wenatchee’s upcoming outdoor lineup. Free, and unsubscribe anytime.
Groups whose schedule rotates or is seasonal — check the source for the next date.
Annual stage race · mid-May
Wenatchee Valley (multi-stage)
The premier Pacific Northwest stage race — road race, time trial and a downtown Wenatchee twilight criterium.
Seasonal trail runs & local races — see site
Rotating foothills trailheads, Wenatchee
Saddle Rock, Sage Hills and Dry Gulch are the local trail-running staples.
Multiple rides a week, social to serious — see calendar
Rotating start points, Wenatchee Valley
Warmer-months club rides span easy social spins to fast road and gravel groups. Check the club calendar for the current week.
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance — Central Chapter
Seasonal group rides — see events
Rotating trailheads (Sage Hills, Devil’s Gulch)
20+ miles of mostly green/blue singletrack above Wenatchee at Sage Hills; Devil’s Gulch is the classic long descent.
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance — Central Chapter
Seasonal volunteer dig days — see calendar
Area trailheads, Wenatchee to Leavenworth
Give back to the trails you ride — tools and instruction provided, no experience needed.
Leavenworth Mountain Association
Annual climbing festival · early May
Icicle Canyon & Icicle Creek Center, Leavenworth
Washington’s biggest climbing festival — clinics, gear demos, a bouldering comp, music and a fundraiser to clean up Icicle Canyon.
Leavenworth Mountain Association
Seasonal cleanups & access work — see site
Icicle Canyon, Leavenworth
Volunteer cleanups and crag stewardship keeping Leavenworth climbing access open and healthy.
Open daily · day passes & memberships
Riverfront Rock Gym, Wenatchee
Lead, top-rope and bouldering with auto-belays; intro classes and crash-pad rentals make it easy to start.
Recurring community events — see gym
Riverfront Rock Gym, Wenatchee
Social climbing nights to meet partners and try the gym — check the gym’s calendar for the next one.
North Central Washington Audubon Society
Monthly bird walk — see schedule
Beebe Springs Wildlife Area, Chelan
Beginner-friendly led bird walk at Beebe Springs; binoculars and a curiosity about birds are all you need.
North Central Washington Audubon Society
Seasonal led field trips — sign up online
Rotating habitats across north central WA
Expert-led trips to shrub-steppe, river and highland habitats; group sizes are capped, so sign up ahead.
Monthly · 6pm with a guest speaker
Bob’s Burgers & Brews, East Wenatchee
New members welcome — monthly meetings feature guest speakers, fly-tying and trip planning across eastern Washington.
Seasonal group outings — see club
Area rivers and lakes, north central WA
Member outings to local stillwaters and rivers — a low-pressure way to learn new water with experienced anglers.
By appointment · wade & float trips
Wenatchee & Columbia rivers area
Guided wade and float trips for trout and steelhead — good for first-timers and visiting anglers alike.
Seasonal morning paddles — see events
Linden Tree Park / boathouse, Wenatchee
A two-hour social paddle with club members from Linden Tree Park to the Wenatchee River confluence and back.
Seasonal intro classes — register online
WRPC boathouse, foot of 9th St, Wenatchee
Club intro classes covering the basics with club boats provided — the easiest on-ramp to paddling the Columbia.
Regular crew practices in season
WRPC boathouse, foot of 9th St, Wenatchee
Experienced rowers training and racing regional USRowing regattas; single shells and crew boats available.
Daily Mar–Nov · guided climbs & clinics
Icicle Canyon & Snow Creek Wall, Leavenworth
IFMGA-certified guides — intro outdoor climbing, technique clinics, and multi-pitch classics like Outer Space on Snow Creek Wall.
Seasonal guided walks — see events
Rotating Chelan & Douglas County trails
Naturalist-led walks through shrub-steppe and forest at peak bloom — a relaxed way to learn the valley’s native flora.
Open daily · bike & ski rentals
Der Sportsmann, Front St, Leavenworth
Full-day mountain-bike rentals in summer and Nordic/backcountry ski rentals in winter — the gear hub for Leavenworth trails.
Open daily · kayaks, tackle & local intel
Hooked on Toys, N Wenatchee Ave, Wenatchee
Kayaks, life jackets and fishing tackle, plus the staff’s read on what’s working on local rivers and lakes.
Open daily · downtown & riverfront
Arlberg Sports, downtown Wenatchee
Local outfitter for running shoes, bikes, paddleboards and ski gear — a good first stop for getting set up in the valley.