We have had a close relationship with Orion Expeditions since Northwest Mountain School was founded in 1994. We called over to their office this morning and confirmed that they still have space daily between July 4th and July 8th, the last day of this long 4th of July holiday.
A quick check of the weather confirmed That the weather is looking perfect for both rock climbing and rafting.
July 4th Leavenworth Weather Summary
Rock Climbing
Join the Northwest Mountain School for a half day (5 hours) or full day (8 hours) of rock climbing in beautiful Icicle Creek Canyon. Early in the week we would recommend half or full days starting just about anytime you want to go. As the temps start to rise, we would encourage you to consider a half-day of climbing starting in the morning and ending as things start to warm-up in the afternoon. If you are really motivated it is possible to climb in the morning and raft in the afternoon. Cost is based on group size and ratio of guides to climbers and ranges from $75 to $295 per climber. Our website is here: Leavenworth Climbing Guides
We also have the following set-date programs
Rafting
Raft the mighty Wenatchee River with Orion Expeditions. Not sure what to expect? This recent video will give you an idea of what the trip could be like: Rafting the Wenatchee River Orion charges around $70 per person for this classic class III+ river descent. They also have discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Orion can be reached at 509-548-1401. Their website is here: Orion Expeditions.
Mountain Biking
Leavenworth has a variety of fantastic mountain bike trails. A very good starting ride is Freund Canyon (12 miles with 1,175 feet of elevation gain), a two-hour loop close to town. If you are looking for something longer and more difficult, the local classic at this time of year is Fourth of July Creek to Icicle Ridge (20 miles with 5000 feet of elevation gain!). You can rent bikes and get up to date trail information at Das Rad Haus just behind Dan's market in Leavenworth.
Stevens Pass Bike Park
Stevens Pass Bike park will open on July 6th! This is a new local opportunity for downhill enthusiasts. Ride the chair to the top and then bike down. Stevens can be reached at 206-812-4510 and more info on the bike park is at: Stevens Pass Bike Park There is also a good video here I could not figure out what a daily pass costs, but opening day should be a blast!
Come evening it is time to eat! Being a festival town, Leavenworth is well set-up to accommodate the expected deluge of people that will roll into town for the weekend. For the past 20 years the classic spot to eat after a big day in the mountains or on the river has been Gustav's. In the past 10 years these options have wildly expanded and here are a few of the spots that we eat on a regular basis.
Places for Breakfast or Lunch:
Good Mood Food
What to Eat: Healthy salads, burritos, cookies, pastries, espresso, sandwiches
285 US Highway 2
(509) 423-7788
O'Grady's Pantry
What to eat: Sandwiches, soups, home made ice cream, espresso, pastries, cookies
7375 Icicle Road
(509) 548-6344
website: O'Grady's Pantry
Places for Lunch of Dinner:
Gustavs
What to eat: Burgers, salads, onion rings, great selection of draft beer
617 US Highway 2
(509) 548-4509
website: Gustav's
South
What to eat: Eclectic latin Menu, cocktails, draft beer.....current favorite is Mole Enchiladas
913 Front Street
(509) 888-HEAT
website: South
Muchen Haus
What to eat: sausage and beer
709 Front Street
(509) 548-1158
website: Munchen Haus
Icicle Brewing Company
What to eat: mostly beer, but they do have some great appetizers and sandwiches, beer is off the hook!
935 Front Street
(509) 548-2739
website: Icicle Brewing Company
Uncle Uli's
What to eat: Burgers, salads, great beer selection, we love the "napkin slappin Jim Jack."
902 Front Steet #B
(509) 548-7262
Visconti's
What to eat: Italian dishes, steaks, amazing wine selection
636 Front Street
(509) 548-1213
website: Visconti's
I hope to expand this to places to stay, but am just about to step out for a mountain bike ride. In the interim, visit the Leavenworth Chamber's website for lodging and camping details. Feel free to call us at 509-548-5823 for details on our rock climbing programs or simply for help putting together a great visit to Leavenworth. With the forecasted weather and temps this looks to be a really great 4th of July weekend!
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July 4th Leavenworth Weather Summary
- Wednesday, July 4: Sunny with a high of 76 F
- Thursday, July 5: Sunny with a high of 81 F
- Friday, July 6: Sunny with a high of 82
- Saturday, July 7: Sunny with a high of 89
- Sunday, July 8: Sunny with a high of 89
Rock Climbing
Join the Northwest Mountain School for a half day (5 hours) or full day (8 hours) of rock climbing in beautiful Icicle Creek Canyon. Early in the week we would recommend half or full days starting just about anytime you want to go. As the temps start to rise, we would encourage you to consider a half-day of climbing starting in the morning and ending as things start to warm-up in the afternoon. If you are really motivated it is possible to climb in the morning and raft in the afternoon. Cost is based on group size and ratio of guides to climbers and ranges from $75 to $295 per climber. Our website is here: Leavenworth Climbing Guides
We also have the following set-date programs
- Improvised Rock Rescue on July 7 ($200 per participant)
- Introduction to Outdoor Rock Climbing on July 8 ($200 per participant)
Rafting
Raft the mighty Wenatchee River with Orion Expeditions. Not sure what to expect? This recent video will give you an idea of what the trip could be like: Rafting the Wenatchee River Orion charges around $70 per person for this classic class III+ river descent. They also have discounts available for groups of 10 or more. Orion can be reached at 509-548-1401. Their website is here: Orion Expeditions.
Mountain Biking
Leavenworth has a variety of fantastic mountain bike trails. A very good starting ride is Freund Canyon (12 miles with 1,175 feet of elevation gain), a two-hour loop close to town. If you are looking for something longer and more difficult, the local classic at this time of year is Fourth of July Creek to Icicle Ridge (20 miles with 5000 feet of elevation gain!). You can rent bikes and get up to date trail information at Das Rad Haus just behind Dan's market in Leavenworth.
Stevens Pass Bike Park
Stevens Pass Bike park will open on July 6th! This is a new local opportunity for downhill enthusiasts. Ride the chair to the top and then bike down. Stevens can be reached at 206-812-4510 and more info on the bike park is at: Stevens Pass Bike Park There is also a good video here I could not figure out what a daily pass costs, but opening day should be a blast!
Come evening it is time to eat! Being a festival town, Leavenworth is well set-up to accommodate the expected deluge of people that will roll into town for the weekend. For the past 20 years the classic spot to eat after a big day in the mountains or on the river has been Gustav's. In the past 10 years these options have wildly expanded and here are a few of the spots that we eat on a regular basis.
Places for Breakfast or Lunch:
Good Mood Food
What to Eat: Healthy salads, burritos, cookies, pastries, espresso, sandwiches
285 US Highway 2
(509) 423-7788
O'Grady's Pantry
What to eat: Sandwiches, soups, home made ice cream, espresso, pastries, cookies
7375 Icicle Road
(509) 548-6344
website: O'Grady's Pantry
Places for Lunch of Dinner:
Gustavs
What to eat: Burgers, salads, onion rings, great selection of draft beer
617 US Highway 2
(509) 548-4509
website: Gustav's
South
What to eat: Eclectic latin Menu, cocktails, draft beer.....current favorite is Mole Enchiladas
913 Front Street
(509) 888-HEAT
website: South
Muchen Haus
What to eat: sausage and beer
709 Front Street
(509) 548-1158
website: Munchen Haus
Icicle Brewing Company
What to eat: mostly beer, but they do have some great appetizers and sandwiches, beer is off the hook!
935 Front Street
(509) 548-2739
website: Icicle Brewing Company
Uncle Uli's
What to eat: Burgers, salads, great beer selection, we love the "napkin slappin Jim Jack."
902 Front Steet #B
(509) 548-7262
Visconti's
What to eat: Italian dishes, steaks, amazing wine selection
636 Front Street
(509) 548-1213
website: Visconti's
I hope to expand this to places to stay, but am just about to step out for a mountain bike ride. In the interim, visit the Leavenworth Chamber's website for lodging and camping details. Feel free to call us at 509-548-5823 for details on our rock climbing programs or simply for help putting together a great visit to Leavenworth. With the forecasted weather and temps this looks to be a really great 4th of July weekend!
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