Things to Do
Tourist Attractions
Aplets and Cotlets/Liberty Orchards
117 Mission Avenue
Cashmere, WA 98815
Cashmere’s claim-to-fame, this is where the famous Aplets and Cotlets are made. Factory tours are available Monday – Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. For more information visit www.libertyorchards.com.
Highlander Golf Club
2920 8th Street SE
East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Located half an hour east of Cashmere in East Wenatchee. Beautifully scenic. For information on rates go to www.highlandergolfclub.com.
Apple Annie Antique Gallery
603 Cotlets WA
Cashmere, WA 98815
Located in the heart of Cashmere, this antique mall is the largest on the west coast and one of the top 10 in the country. They’re open daily from 9 am – 6 pm. For more information go to www.appleannieantiques.com.
Washington Apple Country Coffee and Gift Shoppe
5420 Woodring Cyn. Road
Cashmere, WA 98815
Washington is known for its apples and this is one of the best place to experience them. Specialty foods, candies, candles, fresh fruit, soaps and lotions are available to buy as well as home-made artisan ciders. For more information go to www.washingtonapplecountry.com.
Ohme Gardens
3327 Ohme Road
Wenatchee, WA 98801
This nationally-acclaimed nine acre alpine garden is located on a rocky bluff above the Columbia River. In the summer it’s open from 9 am – 7 pm. Admission prices are $7 for adults and $3.50 for children. For more information go to www.ohmegardens.com.
Biking/Hiking Trails
Apple Capital Loop Trail
Located 14 miles east of Cashmere in Wenatchee. It’s a 10.5 mile paved loop trail that spans both sides of the Columbia River. Runners, skaters, and bikers are welcome. For more information visit http://chelanpud.org/apple-capital-loop-trail.html
Peshastin Pinnacles State Park
This 34-acre desert park features a group of sandstone slabs and spires called “the pinnacles.” Climbable spires reach 200 feet into the air. Rocks and trails provide views of surrounding orchards, the Enchantment Mountain Range, and the Wenatchee River valley. Located 14 miles west of Wenatchee, Wash., in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in Chelan County.
From Leavenworth or Blewett Pass: Take Hwy. 2 east. Turn left on North Dryden Rd., and follow signs to park.
From Wenatchee: Take Hwy. 2 west. Turn right on North Dryden Rd., and follow signs to park.
Devil’s Gulch Mountain Bike Trail
This trail starts out with a steady climb, criss-crossing Mission Creek several times as it heads up the canyon. At roughly 3600′ the real fun begins when switchbacks come into play. The last two miles are brutal on the legs and lungs, but the views of the surrounding peaks are incredible. The trail tops out at around 4400′. After a rest and refuel at the top, take the trail back down and enjoy some of the smoothest singletrack in the state. It’s fast, dry and demanding on the body, but well worth the extensive climb to the top. I would recommend the in and out route of this trail versus taking the fire road up. Take plenty of fluid and energy bars for this one folks!!!
From Wenatchee, go up Squilchuck Road toward Mission Ridge.
Follow the Squilchuck Road one mile past Squilchuck State Park
and turn right on Liberty Beehive Road 9712. Go up this road
about 4.3 miles to the Devils Gulch Upper Trailhead.
