Swakane Canyon
Oct 10, 2008
by
GaliWalker
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last modified
Oct 10, 2008 10:33 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Swakane Canyon
- Region: Eastern Washington -- Wenatchee
- Agency: Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife
- Avg Rating: 2.67
- Why You Should Go Now
- Fall foliage
Oct 10, 2008: Swakane Canyon
Sleepy shadows, sculpted hills, fall colors galore...just a glorious day!
Everytime I have driven to Lake Chelan, I have looked longingly at the expansive hills and narrow canyons on the west side of the Columbia River. Early on this year I earmarked Swakane Canyon for my first foray into said hills - choosing to wait for Fall turned out to be an inspired choice! If you want to go, go now.
The hike is along an old desert road. Luckily I was able to have the place to myself. I had an early start so that I could enjoy the low-angled light and the shifting shadows on the hillsides. The grade was relatively easy, so I was able to meander along and just focus on photography.
Eventually I reached the 3mi mark, at which point the sun had risen high enough that I decided to put the camera away for a bit and actually head somewhere. Looking at my map a 4,297ft point beckoned so I tagged that (some easy scrambling at the end) and then headed back down.
Additional photos: http://www.flickr.com/[…]/72157607921880041
Stats:
- Distance: 10mi
- Elevation gain: 2,750ft (High point: 4,297ft)
- Hiking time: 6.5hrs
- Total trip time: 12.5hrs
Sleepy shadows, sculpted hills, fall colors galore...just a glorious day!
Everytime I have driven to Lake Chelan, I have looked longingly at the expansive hills and narrow canyons on the west side of the Columbia River. Early on this year I earmarked Swakane Canyon for my first foray into said hills - choosing to wait for Fall turned out to be an inspired choice! If you want to go, go now.
The hike is along an old desert road. Luckily I was able to have the place to myself. I had an early start so that I could enjoy the low-angled light and the shifting shadows on the hillsides. The grade was relatively easy, so I was able to meander along and just focus on photography.
Eventually I reached the 3mi mark, at which point the sun had risen high enough that I decided to put the camera away for a bit and actually head somewhere. Looking at my map a 4,297ft point beckoned so I tagged that (some easy scrambling at the end) and then headed back down.
Additional photos: http://www.flickr.com/[…]/72157607921880041
Stats:
- Distance: 10mi
- Elevation gain: 2,750ft (High point: 4,297ft)
- Hiking time: 6.5hrs
- Total trip time: 12.5hrs
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