About Alder Ridge ORV Trailhead
This trailhead provides access to the Alder Ridge ORV Trail #1523.
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Alder Ridge ORV Trailhead
Leavenworth, Washington · Chelan County · Facility
This trailhead provides access to the Alder Ridge ORV Trail #1523.
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47.85120, -120.66100
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Weather at Alder Ridge ORV Trailhead
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
66°/47°
💧 2%🌬 4mph
↑ 7:02 AM ↓ 6:41 PM
Fri
Overcast
71°/53°
💧 2%🌬 11mph
↑ 7:03 AM ↓ 6:39 PM
Sat
Overcast
74°/52°
🌬 6mph
↑ 7:04 AM ↓ 6:37 PM
Sun
Overcast
77°/51°
🌬 5mph
↑ 7:06 AM ↓ 6:35 PM
Mon
Overcast
72°/51°
💧 1%🌬 9mph
↑ 7:07 AM ↓ 6:33 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
How to Get There
From Wenatchee, WA, take US-2 West for about 34 miles. Turn right onto WA-207 North and travel 4.4 miles. Turn right onto Chiwawa Loop Road and travel about half a mile. Stay right to go onto County Highway 22 for 0.8 mile. Take the second left onto Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 62. Follow Chiwawa River Road/Forest Road 62 for about 7 miles.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Alder Ridge ORV Trailhead
Heading to Alder Ridge ORV Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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