Rainbow Falls – Stehekin loop from Stehekin

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Washington

Chelan County

Rainbow Falls – Stehekin loop from Stehekin

Hard

2.9

(4)

riders

Rainbow Falls – Stehekin loop from Stehekin

03:27

36.3km

250m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 1, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

North Cascades National Park

Lake Chelan National Recreation Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.83 km

Stehekin Pastry Company

Highlight • Cafe

5.84 km

Rainbow Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

The Rainbow Falls is an attractive, narrow waterfall that shoots through a notch down sheer cliffs. There is a great overlook just down a short spur trail and up some …

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18.4 km

High Bridge recreation site & shuttle stopp

Highlight • Rest Area

The High Bridge recreation site at the beautiful turquoise Stehekin River is your gateway into the south part of North Cascades National Park and the small town of Stehekin. Two …

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18.6 km

High Bridge Campground

Highlight • Mountain Hut

At the shores of the roaring Stehekin River you will find picnic benches, fire pits and an open hut in a stunning landscape of the Northern Cascades at an elevation of 1,650 feet.

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36.3 km

Stehekin

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled deep into the North Cascades National Park lies the tiny town of Stehekin. It is less than 100 miles from the Canadian border and only accessible by foot, boat …

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36.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

336 m

189 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

442 m