Saddle Rock

These are my pictures from a visit to Saddle Rock Trails in Wenatchee, WA.  For more information about the hike itself including a map, visit here. There is a kiosk at the trailhead with paper maps.  It is roughly 1.3 miles to the summit and about 950 feet in gain.  I wrote more about Saddle Rock at Is Saddle Rock In Wenatchee A Super Volcano?     Just doing a little exploring around Wenatchee for the day, I could spot “trail” when turning off the main drag for Mission Ridge so I took a few side streets and ended up in the beautiful large parking lot for Saddle Rock.       Starting up on a decommissioned road that narrowed and divided, I ended up doing a 3 mile loop up to the viewpoint at the top. It was a sort of choose your own adventure.     One section was a bit sketch were the social trail was eroding, loose pebbly stuff but you don’t really know until you get there. I might have taken a different route. It looked like it was possible to continue back into the land beyond for quite a few miles of wondering if you wanted to.     Gorgeous rock formations and views!     Directions: From Wenatchee heading south, follow signs for Mission Ridge until you are on Miller Street. Turn right on Circle Street and follow until it dead ends at the large parking lot at Saddle Rock Natural Area. There are bathrooms and picnics tables.  Some areas are closed seasonally (December-April) so check for conditions here.   Thank you so much for stopping by Must Hike Must Eat! If you need some healthy eating inspiration start here:.. Recipe Index Need some eating out suggestions when friends want to stop after a hike? I have a Pacific Northwest Eating Guide here. Find out what’s been happening outside the blog: Instagram Blue Sky Threads YouTube If you have a question you don’t want to post in the comments, you can ask them here: Contact Me