Tumwater Mountain
A moderate winter scramble outside of Leavenworth that is best done when avalanche danger is high elsewhere, and snow covers the road.
getting there
From US 2 in Leavenworth, turn north onto Ski Hill Drive, then left (west) onto Ranger Road and continue to the gate (1,350 ft).
approach & ascent
Follow the road to the ridge north of Tumwater Mountain, and then follow that ridge south to summit (4,480 ft).
- Suitable Activities: Scrambling
- Seasons: January, February, March, December
- Weather: View weather forecast
- View avalanche forecast.
- Difficulty: Winter Scramble, Strenuous 3, Technical 2
- Length: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- 4,480 ft
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Land Manager:
Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forests
Wenatchee River Ranger District (OWNF)
- Parking Permit Required: Northwest Forest Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
- Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
- USGS Leavenworth
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