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Candy Factory Tours in Downtown Cashmere! Plenty of FREE Samples! Tour Our Candy Kitchen A Taste of Washington! Tours run every 15 minutes, and our last tour of the day is 30 minutes before close. We are closed on many major holidays. Production and tour hours do not always coincide, therefore the factory may not be producing for all tours. RETAIL STORE & TOUR CENTER HOURS Monday-Friday: 9:00 to 5:00 Weekends 10:00 to 4:00 117 Mission Avenue • Cashmere, WA 98815 For info please call 1-509-782-4088 LibertyOrchards.com Be sure to visit the sweetest stop on the Cascade Loop... • 10 Miles from Leavenworth • 9 Miles from Wenatchee • FREE Candy Samples! • Take a FREE Factory Tour!34 Table of Contents Cascade Loop Intro and FAQ ............................ 5 Farmers Market ..................................................... 7 Hikes List ...............................................................19 Watchable Wildlife Checklist ............................ 35 Winter Information ............................................. 53 Passport Stamp ................................................. 78 Information on Pullout Map: • Festivals and Events • Permit Information • Kids Pages Regions and Communities: Seattle NorthCountry ............................................8 Mukilteo, Everett, Snohomish, Monroe, Arlington Stevens Pass Greenway......................................14 Sultan, Startup, Gold Bar, Index, Skykomish Leavenworth/Cascade Foothills ......................20 Lake Wenatchee, Plain, Leavenworth, Peshastin, Cashmere Wenatchee/Columbia River Valley ...................28 Wenatchee, Malaga, East Wenatchee, Entiat Lake Chelan Valley .............................................36 Chelan, Manson, Stehekin Methow Valley .....................................................44 Pateros, Methow, Carlton, Twisp, Winthrop, Mazama North Cascades ..................................................54 Diablo, Newhalem, Marblemount, Rockport, Concrete Skagit Valley & Fidalgo Island ..........................60 Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Mount Vernon, La Conner, Anacortes Whidbey Scenic Isle Way ....................................70 Oak Harbor, Coupeville, Greenbank, Freeland, Bayview, Langley, Clinton The Cascade Loop Travel Guide is produced annually by The Cascade Loop Association, a nonprofit organization. Our mission is to provide a world-class road trip for our visitors while delivering value to our stakeholders. Cascade Loop Association P.O. Box 3245, Wenatchee, WA 98807 (509) 662-3888 info@cascadeloop.com CASCADELOOP.COM ©2024 Cascade Loop Association All Rights Reserved. Executive Director Roni Freund Designer Kadi Mahoney Printing Lynx Group Cover Photo Mount Index, State Route 2 Photos in this guide were taken by staff of the Cascade Loop Association, unless otherwise noted. North Cascades Scenic Highway Find photos and itinerary ideas at www.cascadeloop.com and our social media5 Collect stamps from participating visitor centers and lodging properties and receive collector prizes. When you visit all nine regions, you can enter to win a fabulous prize package from our partners all around the Loop! See the Souvenir Passport on page 78. Find all the locations to collect them and contest details on our website! You can start your adventure anywhere on the Cascade Loop. We like to present the information in an organized way, so we identify our nine regions beginning in Seattle NorthCountry, at the ferry dock in Mukilteo. The main highway systems flow more than 440-miles from the Salish Sea in Western Washington, over the mountains, across the shrub steppe of Eastern Washington, and through the lush valleys in-between. Through river valleys and national forest lands, you cross the Cascade Mountain range not once, but twice. The Cascade Loop is a perfect encapsulation of all the best Washington State has to offer – scenic beauty, amazing recreation, and fabulous food and beverages from farms, fields, rivers, and salt water! For those planning to explore the Loop in its entirety, we recommend traveling counterclockwise through the nine distinct regions, to see the most scenic views of our iconic landmarks, including Liberty Bell on Highway 20. Some do it in a long weekend, but our recommendation is to savor the journey and allow a week or more. No need to rush. There’s plenty to see, do, and experience. Bear in mind, at some point after snow begins falling in the mountains, a 44-mile stretch of the North Cascades Highway will close west of Mazama and east of Diablo. The Loop becomes the "Cascade Crescent”, and is still worthy of the title "Washington State’s Ultimate Roadtrip!" Where's the best place to start my trip? Passport Prize Package!6 Frequently Asked Questions What’s the best way to travel the Loop? You can travel either direction, but counterclockwise offers the easiest access to our most iconic views! Travel Advisories Get the latest news on conditions that could impact your travel plans on the Cascade Loop: cascadeloop.com/roadway-advisories & wsdot.com/Travel/Real-time/Map Where can I fly in and rent a car to access the Loop? Depending on where you’re flying from, we have a few options: Sea-Tac International Airport near Seattle, Pangborn Memorial Airport in Wenatchee, Paine Field Passenger Terminal in Everett and Bellingham International Airport, in Bellingham. Can my RV or travel trailer handle the Cascade Loop? Absolutely! Our scenic byway is comprised of well-maintained roadways courtesy of our friends at WSDOT and we have all manner of RV-equipped campgrounds on and near the byway. Elevations around the byway Everett .................................................................82 ft. Stevens Pass .................................................4,061 ft. Leavenworth ....................................................1,171 ft. Winthrop ........................................................1,768 ft. WA Pass Overlook ........................................5,477 ft. Diablo Lake Overlook ....................................1,201 ft. Sedro-Woolley ...................................................56 ft. Oak Harbor ........................................................92 ft. Launch GPS Apps before you hit the road! The majority of the byway has great service but there are spots where you may lose signal and a few regions where service can be spotty. If you use your phone for GPS navigation, map your route before you leave home or your hotel, to ensure the linkup lasts when you get on the road! Stroller & Wheelchair-Friendly Trails Looking for a stroller or wheelchair-friendly trail? Watch for the icon indicating a paved or flat gravel trail suitable for all abilities. Learn more online: cascadeloop.com/accessible-trails Is the Loop pet friendly? Yes! Scattered throughout our guide you will see "" indicating a pet-friendly activity, park, off-leash location or lodging property. Be sure to make reservations with properties ahead of time, as some have limited availability to accommodate your pet. Learn more online: cascadeloop.com/pet-friendly-travel7 Region 1 Arlington - Saturdays, 10am-2pm, May-Sept. Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Everett - Sundays, 10:30am-3pm, May-Oct. 2930 Wetmore Ave. Snohomish - Thursdays, 3-7pm, May-Sept. Union and Glen Ave. Monroe - Wednesdays, 3-7pm, May-Sept. 1 Galaxy Way Region 2 Sultan -Saturdays, 10am-2pm, May-Sept. River Park, 2nd & Main St. Region 3 Leavenworth - Saturdays, 9am-1pm, June-Oct. 700 US Hwy 2 Cashmere - Sundays, 9am-1pm, May-Oct. 600 Cotlets Way Region 4 Wenatchee - Saturdays, 9am-1pm, May-Oct. Pybus Public Market (7 North Worthen) Region 5 Chelan - Saturdays, 8am-1pm, May-Oct. E Johnson Avenue Chelan - Thursdays, 2-6pm, May-Oct. Riverwalk Park Manson - Wednesdays, 8:30-11:30am, June-Sept. 157 E Wapato Way Manson - Saturdays, 8:30-11:30am, June-Sept. 157 E Wapato Way Farmers Markets Plan your trip around the Loop to enjoy the small community Farmers Markets (in season): Region 6 Twisp – Saturdays, 9am-Noon, Apr-Oct. Methow Valley Community Center Winthrop - Sundays, 10am-2pm, May-Sept. Winthrop Park Region 7 Concrete - Saturdays, 10am-2pm, May-Sept. 45821 Railroad Ave Region 8 Sedro-Woolley - Wednesdays, 3-7pm, May-Oct. Hammer Heritage Square Mount Vernon - Saturdays, 9am-2pm, May-Oct. 501 Main St. Anacortes - Saturdays, 9am-2pm, May-Oct. The Depot, 611 R Ave Region 9 Coupeville - Saturdays, 10am - 2pm, Apr.-Oct. 788 NW Alexander Street Bayview - Saturdays, 10am-2pm, Apr-Oct. 5642 Bayview Rd For more details about Farmers Markets around the Loop, and links to their websites, visit cascadeloop.com/farmers-markets8 Sailing near Mukilteo9 Kick off your Cascade Loop adventure in Seattle NorthCountry, which boasts 2,000 square miles of mountains, rivers, cities,towns, farmlands, and coastlines in Snohomish County. Look for three distinct environments on this part of the Loop: coastal communities, river valleys, and urban centers. This region enjoys a temperate climate year-round, making it an ideal destination for outdoor adventures in every season. Find trip inspiration and resources for activities in Snohomish County: seattlenorthcountry.com Mukilteo A coastal community on the shore of the Salish Sea, and the unofficial “beginning” of the Cascade Loop. Attractions & Activities Japanese Gulch. 144-acre urban forest with miles of trails for biking, hiking, dog walking, and trail running. Home to woodpeckers, great blue herons, and black-tailed deer. Four trailheads. mukilteowa.gov Lighthouse Park. Grounds are accessible year-round to visitors. The lighthouse, exhibits, and gift shop are open weekends and holidays, 12pm-5pm, April through September. The 14-acre Lighthouse Park offers access to the beach, with picnic areas, boat launch, and playground. 609 Front St. Tails and Trails Dog Park. A ¾-acre, fully fenced off-leash dog area complete with agility equipment. 1301 5th St. Washington State Ferry. Gateway to Whidbey Island (Clinton/Mukilteo route) . A new terminal opened in 2020 with Native-inspired architecture and interior artwork. wsdot.wa.gov Accommodations Silver Cloud Hotel - Mukilteo Waterfront. 718 Front St, (425) 423-8600, silvercloud.com/mukilteo Made possible in part with assistance from Snohomish County Tourism Hotel-Motel Tax FundNext >