Summer activities

Big Ponderosa is located at Kahler Glen Golf and Ski Resort. The house overlooks the 13th tee of the golf course and mountains. The golf course typically opens in early May. The Leavenworth area is an outdoor playground. There is much to see and do here for all ages. The activities and hikes listed below are some of our family's favorites.

Book your tee time online at kahlerglen.com or call (509) 763-4025.

Golf practice is limited to the practice hole, putting green and driving range only. The practice hole is located behind the Forest View Condos. (Follow signs towards the Kahler Glen conference center)
The driving range at Kahler Glen is a unique water feature with floating holes on the pond.
The practice putting green is located behind the clubhouse.
Parents of small children must be especially aware of the potential dangers associated with children playing on or near the course and the potential of getting hit. The greens are reserved for golf-associated activities only.
Tennis and pickleball courts are available for use by the Forest View Condos. (Follow signs towards the Kahler Glen conference center).

The Kahler Glen driving range

Kahler Glen putting greens (behind the Clubhouse)

Lake Wenatchee

Lake Wenatchee is 2 miles away. The park has a play structure, beach, kayak and SUP rentals, roped swimming area, picnic facilities and fire pits. There is a small convenience store with treats and ice-cream. A Washington State Discover Pass or daily parking pass available for purchase onsite from the State Park is required. The park gets full on summer weekends. Go early or late afternoon to avoid crowds.

Beach towels are kept in the laundry room area. If you use these, please start the wash of these the night before your departure.

Lake Wenatchee at dusk

Hikes

Many of the hikes in the Leavenworth area are rated difficult to moderate because of the swift elevation gains. The ones recommended below are rated easy to intermediate. Bring insect repellant for your hikes.

Hidden Lake trail

Hidden Lake Trail
Nason Ridge Trail
Icicle Gorge Trail
Waterfront Park Trail ~ one of Leavenworth’s best kept secrets
Stevens Pass Ski Resort ~ you can ride the chair lift up to the top and continue along sub alpine hiking trails or The Pacific Crest Trail.
Deception falls ~ West of Stevens Pass
Sugarloaf Peak Fire Lookout ~ you’ll need a 4 x 4. Dirt road is very bumpy. One of the earliest fire lookouts points in the National Wenatchee Forest.

The deck

Our outdoor deck area provides a relaxing, quiet area in the summer months to read and visit with family. Here you will enjoy large trees, views of the golf course, mountains and song birds.

Large outdoor deck

Please keep the doors and windows closed as much as possible. This will help keep the bugs out and the house cooler for you. Strong wind gusts may occur. Please close the deck umbrella before you leave for the day and at night.

Wildlife

The cascade mountains are known for its beautiful wildlife and wild flowers. Blue Jays, humming birds, and song birds frequent this area. You may see deer and chipmunks throughout Kahler Glen. Bears, cougars and coyotes also live in the mountains here. Please secure and put food and garbage away at night. Unattended food and garbage outside can attract bears.

Deer at Kahler Glen

Sporting equipment

Please store golf clubs and other sport equipment in the garage. Please no golf shoes beyond the entry way.
There are a couple adult bikes in the garage. You may use them during your stay.

Pool

The Kahler Glen Athletic Club and pool is a privately-run membership-only club not associated with our community association. It is not open to the public. Outdoor community pool in Leavenworth.