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February 5, 2006 - Fourth of July Creek Trail
Elevation Gain: ~1200 ft
Time: 3.5 hours (RT)
Distance (RT): ~4 miles
Difficulty: Moderate; Steep with sections of flat
  • Washington Snowshoe Guide @ NWSource

    Related Books:
    Snowshoe Routes: Washington
    Snowshoeing: From Novice to Master

    • Drive East on Highway 2 over Stevens Pass (or West from Wenatchee) to Leavenworth. Turn south onto Icicle Creek Road (on the far West side of town). Drive as far as the road is plowed, then continue on foot/snowshoe to the Fourth of July Creek Trailhead.
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    Chris is ready to go!
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    Along the road to the trailhead
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    Lisa demonstrating the need for snowshoes
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    The partly-buried trailhead
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    One of the sections where the crampons came in handy
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    Lisa climbs the slope
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    Chris on the trail
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    Shadows across the snowdrifts
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    Perfect weather made for great views
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    Looking across to another peak
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    Coming up another slope
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    We created our own trail for most of the way
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    Lisa emerges from the woods
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    It was so beautiful out there
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    Now THAT'S relaxing!
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    The ever-popular foot shot
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    All photos Copyright © Chris Duval