Wenatchee River
| Wenatchee River | |
|---|---|
The Wenatchee River west of Leavenworth | |
Map of the Wenatchee River | |
| Location | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Washington |
| County | Chelan |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Lake Wenatchee |
| • coordinates | 47°48′28″N 120°43′39″W / 47.80778°N 120.72750°W |
| Mouth | Columbia River |
• location | Wenatchee |
• coordinates | 47°27′19″N 120°19′28″W / 47.45528°N 120.32444°W |
| Length | 53 mi (85 km) |
| Basin size | 1,333 sq mi (3,450 km2) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | river mile 7 at Monitor |
| • average | 3,231 cu ft/s (91.5 m3/s) |
| • minimum | 221 cu ft/s (6.3 m3/s) |
| • maximum | 45,200 cu ft/s (1,280 m3/s) |
The Wenatchee River is a river in the U.S. state of Washington, originating at Lake Wenatchee and flowing southeast for 53 miles (85 km), emptying into the Columbia River immediately north of Wenatchee, Washington. On its way it passes the towns of Plain, Leavenworth, Peshastin, Dryden, Cashmere, Monitor, and Wenatchee, all within Chelan County. The river attracts kayaking and river rafting enthusiasts and tourism.
Tributaries include the Chiwawa River, Nason Creek, Peshastin Creek, and Icicle Creek. Its drainage basin is 1,333 square miles (3,450 km2) in area.