Easy Hikes

Agnes Gorge
2.5 miles (4.0 km)
This perfect day hike with excellent views of Agnes Mountain ends with the reward of the deep Agnes Gorge and a spring-time waterfall. Notice the many different plant communities along the way.

Imus Creek Loop
0.8 miles (1.2 km)
This self-guided nature trail features a birds-eye view of Lake Chelan and the lower Stehekin Valley. Borrow an Imus Creek Trail booklet from the box at either end of the trail.

Lakeshore
17.2 miles (27.7 km)
Trail follows the scenic north shore of Lake Chelan. Ideal for early morning and evening walks. Great panoramic view of McGregor Mountain at one mile. Flick Creek at 3.5 miles (5.6 km) or Moore Point at 7 miles (11.2 km) are good day hike destinations. Please respect private homes along trail.

Buckner Orchard Loop
variable length
Take a short forest walk (3/8ths mile) on “Buckner Lane” following the century old irrigation ditch that is still essential to the life of the orchard. To learn the story of the Buckner family, borrow a self-guided tour booklet found at 2 locations in the orchard.
The Historic Buckner Orchard is on the National Register of Historic Places. A commercial orchard from the 1920’s until it was sold to the National Park Service in 1970, it is tangible history of one family’s life in partnership with the land. It is the only orchard producing “Common Delicious” apples in the United States today and is recognized as one of the best maintained historic orchards in the nation.

Stehekin River
4.0 miles (6.4 km)
Trail follows the Stehekin River to Weaver Point. Watch for spring flowers, beaver ponds, woodpeckers and kokanee salmon in the fall. Trail is shaded and relatively level.

Old Wagon Trail
5.2 miles (8.4 km)
Follow signs past Coon Lake to Bridge Creek via the Old Wagon Trail. Evidence of the 2005 Shady Fire and old growth western red cedars are among the highlights. This trail is part of the Pacific Crest Trail heading north to State Route 20 and then to Manning Provincial Park in Canada.