Washington Hikes, Wallace Falls

Squeezed in a mid-week escape to do some hiking and see the wildflowers.

We are always driving by Wallace Falls, this time it was the destination.

A perfect Spring day for a hike. 

5.5 miles round trip. A great hike for all levels. It's a popular one, so a mid-week escape is recommended.

Next stop, photo op at Lake Wenatchee.

Balsam root in full bloom at the Ski-hill in Leavenworth. 

 An evening to relax and get Poofy's ready for our weekend guests.

Visit Leavenworth, Hiking and Biking Trails

I am getting some good spring rides in this year. The skihill trail in Leavenworth is a fun one! The uphill is challenging but well layed out with switchbacks, feels good to get your legs working.

Plenty of opportunities to stop for the view...

I love a surprise Christmas tree!

I'm a bit of a chicken, so I had to walk this part. Trail drops off on BOTH sides...

Had a nice chat with this feathered friend...

..and there is wild flowers.

Lupins...

Until next time.

A lovely weekend...

There are weekends when we just don't leave the yard.

 

We've marked a lovely path that loops around Poofy's. 

Looking through the grasses from the foot path just off the driveway. 

 May wild flowers...

A lovely spot to take in the sun and pine trees.

Walking through the wildflowers...

Another weekend, another walk. The Icicle Ridge trail is just off Hwy 2,  as you enter Leavenworth. 

 I like taking pictures of signs.

  

These lovelies welcomed us for the most of the lower part of the trail.

These were hiding in the grass, almost missed them.

View from the top, looking down on Hwy 2 and the Wenatchee River.

Up on the ridge, more teeny, tiny pretty wild flowers.

It was about an 1 1/2 hours to get to the top. I wasn't in a hurry and as you can see had lots of time pictures. A sweet view looking down over Leavenworth.