Horse Lake Trails
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Trail Condition
Open
Horse Lake Road, trailhead, and trails open.
This 1,500-acre reserve represents a critical piece of protected open lands in the Wenatchee
Foothills. Wildlife can move from mountains to the valley. Mule deer will always find a winter
haven here. People can hike for miles on trails that start right out the city’s back door.
Recreation
Biking Access
Birding
Dog Friendly
Hiking Access
Horse Riding
Trail Running
Wildflower Viewing
Homestead Trail
Length: 2.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 944 ft
This trail leaves the Lone Fir Spur and climbs up to meet the Old Ranch Road. It has sweeping
views up and down the Wenatchee River Valley from the river confluence to the Enchantments.
Garrity Memorial Bench
Length: 600 ft
Elevation Gain: 40 ft
This short spur takes off north of the saddle from the highest point of the Homestead trail,
climbing a short route to the top of a knoll with spectacular views of Glacier Peak and the lower
portions of the Horse Lake, including the homestead ranches. Best of all, a bench in honor of
conservation champion Dennis Garrity invites you to rest and take in the scenery.
View Point Trail
Length: 0.15 miles
Elevation Gain: about 100 ft
A short gravel path from the Horse Lake Trailhead leading to great views of the Wenatchee
River Valley with interperative signs and benches at the top.
Horse Lake Short Loop Trail
Length: 0.85 miles
Elevation Gain: 152 ft
A short loop right off the Horse Lake Trailhead perfect for introducing kids to the joy of hiking
and biking.
Old Ranch Road
Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 1130 ft
The Old Ranch Road leaves the trailhead and passes by the old barn the original homesteaders
used. The road make a nice loop with the Homestead Trail and ends in what is left of an old, dryland apricot orchard.
Apricot Crisp Trail
Length: 1.8 miles
Elevation Gain: 520 ft
This trail is in the upper elevations of the Horse Lake Reserve and meanders through
wildflowers patches and big fir trees, and has great views of the Cascade mountains. About a
quarter mile beyond where the Homestead Trail connects with the Old Ranch Road, you will
see the Apricot Crisp trail take off to the left, just before you enter a big open field. It will
reconnect with an old road after about a mile; follow this road about 300 yards uphill (to the left),
and the trail will take off again on the right side of the road.
Glacier View Trail
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Directions
From Wenatchee Avenue, head uphill (west) on Horse Lake Road. Follow the road 3/4 of a mile
past residential neighborhoods. At this point the road will turn to dirt. After 3 miles, the trailhead
will be on the right.
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