North Cascades River Expeditions

Wenatchee River

The Wenatchee is a delight for beginners and veterans alike. From Rock 'N Roll to Drunkard's Drop and Gorilla Falls to the Suffocator, this is the stuff of which adventure is made. Coursing through the haystacks and hydraulics, one gets the feeling he is strictly a visitor in an untamed environment. Find out why this is the Northwest's most popular whitewater voyage.

Meeting Place: We will meet at Riverside Park in the town of Cashmere. Take US 2 east to Cashmere. Take the Aplets Way exit. Turn right and cross the bridge over the river. Turn left onto E Pleasant Avenue. Take a short jog to the right and then left onto Riverside Drive. Take the first left into Riverside Park and park in the lot next to the 911 memorial.

Meeting Time: Our usual meeting time is 9 a.m. Please confirm this time when you make reservations.

Camping: There are several National Forest Campgrounds nearby. Tumwater Campground is located along US 2, 10 miles west of Leavenworth. There are 6 campgounds on Icicle Road. The first is 8 miles from Leavenworth.

Lodging:

Haus Rohrbach Pension, 12822 Ranger Rd, Leavenworth 98826, 509-548-7024
River's Edge Lodge, 8401 Hwy 2, Leavenworth 98826, 509-548-7612

RV Parks:

Icicle River Ranch, Leavenworth, 509-548-5420
Pine Village, Leavenworth, 509-548-7709
Wenatchee River County Park, Monitor, 509-667-7503

For a complete list of campgrounds and lodging in the area, contact the Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce at PO Box 327, Leavenworth 98826, 509-548-5807. Also, see Wilkommen in Leavenworth.

Season and Water Source: The Wenatchee drains the east slopes of the Cascades. Melting snow is the major water source. Thus, the Wenatchee is best rafted during May, June, and July. In years of heavy snowpack, the river can be run well into August.

Minimum Age of Participants: 10

"We have now done 5 trips with your company and every one of the guides that we have had have made it a fun experience. Thank you for a wonderful year of rafting. We will be back next year!!" --Linda

"Thank you for a fabulous trip down the Wenatchee River. Everyone in our youth group had a wonderful time." --Ann

North Cascades River Expeditions
PO Box 116
Arlington, Wa 98223
360-435-9548 fax 360-435-0796
Toll Free: 1-800-634-8433
email: rafting@cftinet.com