Leavenworth Mountain Adventure - Washington
June 21-23, 2024
Full Price: $1375
Activity Level — Energetic
Travelers should be able to walk quite a bit without assistance. This trip is not wheelchair accessible.
Trip Overview
Welcome to your perfect 3-day break in the Pacific Northwest, where giant trees frame snowy volcanoes and plump rivers rush to the ocean.
Spend a late-June weekend getting to know Leavenworth and the Cascades with a group of fun and adventurous women like you.
Forge new connections while exploring Washington’s history and the great outdoors.
This is an all-women, small-group trip.
Washingtonians are proud of their state’s natural beauty, and you’ll soon find out why as you walk a moderate mountain trail just outside of the Bavarian-styled village of Leavenworth.
Your experienced guide, Caroline Hinchliff, is a savvy backcountry chef. Snacks and a hearty lunch will be provided on our hiking day as well as recipes so you can recreate the yummy magic later.
On this guided trip you will learn:
How to plan delicious meals for hiking and camping
The 10 Essentials—what every woman needs in her hiking and wilderness kit
About the region’s history, flora, and fauna
Caroline is an avid outdoorswoman and has hiked all of the Pacific Crest Trail. She lives near Leavenworth and is the author of Moon Drive & Hike: The Pacific Crest Trail. This is a special opportunity to experience this diverse area with an expert.
Your weekend getaway includes several meals, a centrally-located hotel, an eBike tour, and a Bold Spirit Travel guide with you the entire trip. See below for a detailed itinerary.
Are you ready for this effortless escape to one of the most beautiful destinations in the state?
Leave the details to us and prepare to be impressed by Leavenworth and the Cascades.
“Our guide, Caroline, was absolutely delightful. She generously shared her local and hiking knowledge while introducing us to lovely Leavenworth. Thank you for a fun weekend and for the opportunity to meet such enchanting fellow adventurers!”
MAIN ATTRACTIONS
Visit the Bavarian mountain village of Leavenworth
Learn about the region’s history and wildlife
Indulge in a picnic lunch with your Bold Spirit crew
Walk with an expert guide on a well-established hiking trail
Get the “10 Essentials Kit” tips
Explore the area on an eBike
Discover how to make meals for future outdoor trips
Savor and sip at group dinners
Meet other bold women who love travel as much as you do!
Activity Highlights
Connect with other Bold Spirit women
Explore Leavenworth
Group picnic
Moderate hiking
Wildlife spotting
eBike tour
Food prep education
Expert, local guide
DETAILED Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Leavenworth
Arrive in Leavenworth. You can drive to this mountain village from Seattle or take the train (Amtrak’s Empire Builder train stops in Leavenworth).
Check into the hotel and get settled. Hit the pool or take a walk around downtown Leavenworth. Our hotel is right in the center of town so you are within walking distance to tons of cute shops, bars, cafes, and restaurants, not to mention the Wenatchee River.
In the evening, meet up with the whole Bold Spirit Travel crew for an optional walk along the river in Waterfront Park followed by dinner.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel: Obertal Inn
Day 2: Mountain mama hike
Fuel up with a plentiful breakfast at the lodge before our hike just outside of town.
Bring a day pack, water, sunscreen, hiking poles, and bug spray, but leave lunch to us. Your experienced guide, Caroline Hinchliff, is a savvy backcountry chef. Snacks and a hearty lunch will be provided as well as recipes so you can recreate the yummy magic later.
You will need to use your own car to access the trailhead, or carpool with others in the group. The trailhead is less than 15 minutes from our hotel.
You will hike 5 miles today on a well-maintained trail that is a local favorite. The climb is steady and the trail is mostly gravel and wide in scale. The hike is about 5 miles total round-trip, which means 2.5 up and 2.5 down.
The grade is gentle but there will be some up-up-up to get to our picnic spot and viewpoint. This trail and hike are accessible to most hikers. You do not need to be a great athlete to do it, but you do need to walk regularly. We will stop often on the way up to talk about this special area of Washington and discuss the flora and fauna. (In other words, we will take lots of breaks along the gradual climb!)
Once at the summit, we will set up a tasty lunch and enjoy the vistas. Optional scramble to an even more breathtaking viewpoint for those who want to keep going up. It’s fine to just lie back and enjoy the peacefulness, too.
The descent usually takes less time than the ascent, but we are not in a hurry. Enjoy the walk back down to the trailhead.
We then head to the lodge for some downtime. Maybe a nap is in your future today? Maybe some time by the pool? Enjoy some R&R.
In the evening, meet your Bold Spirit Travel crew for a delicious dinner near the river.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel: Obertal Inn
Day 3: ADVENTURE ON TWO WHEELS
Sip coffee and enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning.
Today you’ll don a helmet and hop on an eBike to explore the village on two wheels. Have you ever ridden on an eBike? They are fun AND easy to use. This is not a cycle workout but a leisurely excursion with lots of stops along the way.
On this 2-hour guided tour, you’ll get the lay of the land on a scenic ride around Leavenworth as you experience some of the best views in the Cascades. There will be plenty of opportunities along the way to pause and capture the moment.
After our eBike adventure, you will have the opportunity to enjoy Bavarian snacks and a beverage with the group.
Later, we will check out of the hotel and say farewell to our Bold Spirit Travel group. Enjoy your scenic drive home or catch the Empire Builder train for your return.
Or, you could stay on a bit longer. You can extend your stay at our hotel and see more of this stunning area. Staying one more night will give you more time to stroll around Leavenworth, try out some additional trails, and sample more local wines. Alternatively, you could also arrive a day earlier.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
“We had a great time hiking and learning about the area, great food and conversation. Really helpful with making the trip a comfortable experience for all.”
What’s Included:
A Bold Spirit facilitator accompanying you during the trip
Your hotel rooms for 2 nights (single rooms available)
Meals indicated in the detailed itinerary (dinner includes wine)
Trail use/permit fees
A small-group experience
Local tours as described in the itinerary (eBike, etc)
Packing tips to get you ready for this Bold Spirit adventure
Recipes from our hiking lunch picnic
What’s Not Included:
Round-trip airfare
Transportation
Meals not outlined in the detailed itinerary
Alcoholic beverages, unless otherwise specified (dinner includes wine)
Personal expenses, such as souvenirs
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities
See our cancellation policy here
What to Bring on This Adventure:
Comfortable walking shoes
Day pack or bag
Layers for unpredictable weather
Reusable water bottle
You will receive packing tips upon registering
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Refund amounts are determined as follows:
120+ days before trip: Full refund minus non-refundable deposit
120–90 days before trip: 50% of balance minus non-refundable deposit
90 days or fewer before trip: No refund