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The Lake Chelan Valley sits centrally in Washington State nestled in the
North Cascades National Forest encompassing the communities of Chelan, Manson,
& Stehekin. This pristine, 50.5 mile glacier fed lake’s widest
width is one and a half miles, and the deepest depth is 1541 ft. The population
of the valley consists of 10,000 year round residents and several hundred
more part-time residents.
Roads extend less than halfway to the headwaters of Lake Chelan. Beyond
the end of the road, rugged snowcapped peaks rise over 7,000 feet from the
lakeshore and dark evergreens cover the mountainsides. Deep valleys rise
from the lake to massive glaciers in the heart of the North Cascades. At
the upper end of Lake Chelan, limited, local roads do not connect the communities
of Stehekin and Holden Village to the outside world.
This remoteness and the spectacular setting have inspired Federal protection
for much of the region. Portions of a National Park, two National Forest
Wilderness Areas, and a National Recreation Area encompass much of the
Chelan drainage. From the apple orchards down lake to the alpine firs
and glaciers of the Cascade Crest, the Lake Chelan area offers an unparalleled
variety of scenic and recreational experiences. Enjoy discovering for
yourself the rich history and special features of this unique region
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