Stevens Pass
A large ski resort on the Cascade crest with night-skiing runs, about 55 km from town. Winter visitors often stay in Leavenworth.
Stevens Pass sits at about 1,240 m and is the mountain pass where Highway 2 crosses the Cascades. The ski area has about 60 runs and 10 lifts, and it averages more than 10 m of snowfall a year. Some runs stay open for night skiing, and the Seventh Heaven lift on the back side has superb views. In summer you can hike a section of the Pacific Crest Trail along this ridge. The drive from Leavenworth takes about 50 minutes. In winter, carry tire chains and check road conditions. Lift tickets should be bought online in advance, as they cost more on weekends. On the east side of the pass, Deception Falls is worth a stop along the way.
Opening hours
Ski season, approx. 09:00–22:00 (night sessions vary by day)
Nearby sights
- Deception Falls
- Icicle Creek Canyon
- Colchuck Lake
- Lake Wenatchee State Park
- The Enchantments
- Tumwater Canyon
- Leavenworth Ski Hill
- Waterfront Park & Blackbird Island