Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trail (eastside)

The 13 mile Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trail is in both Dougals and Chelan Counties and is connected by the Wenatchee Pipline Footbridge at the south end of the trail and the Richard Odabashian Bridge at the north. For information about the west side of the trail, view the Apple Capital Recreational Loop Trail (westside) webpage.

The East Wenatchee side of the trail, called the Russel T. Congdon segment, is more of an untouched natural side, with most of the area being sagebrush, wild growth, and trees. The east side of the trail has more hills and the trail tends to become steep in some areas. This could be a challenge for younger children riding bikes or using inline skates, but it does make for a peaceful walk for any age. Adults may find it more challenging for excersise than the Wenatchee side of the trail.

Their are three entrances to the eastside of the loop trail, one near the corner of 19th Street and North Cascade Ave NW, the second at the corner of 27th St NW and Empire Ave NW, and the third can be found at Rock Island Hydro Park.

If coming down the trail from the Richard Odabashian bridge at the south end of East Wenatchee. You will find many hills and valleys, with horse trails, sand dunes, wooden bridges, and off the trail and over the hills towards the Columbia River, some sandy beaches. Continuing south you will pass a small garden along the side of the trail and many benches for resting along the way, some with great views across the Columbia.

The trail continues south past the 27th street entrance and then the 19th street entrance. The 19th street parking area has a large memorial fountain and also the only drinking fountain on the eastside of the trail. Near the 19th Street entrance you will find the Porters Pond area which offers many small unpaved trails to explore.

Continuing south past the Porters Pond area you will come along Jude's Oasis. A small pond and waterfall along the trail just before the Wenatchee Pipeline Footbridge. At the footbridge the trail splits. One half heading over the bridge to the westside of the trail. The other half of the trail will continue south where it will pass under the George Sellar bridge before continuing to Rock Island Hydro Park where the trail ends.

General rules for trail use
1) No motorized vehicles
2) Bikers, skaters, and joggers must yield to pedestrians
3) Keep right except to pass
4) Say, "On your left" when passing others from behind
5) Watch for children on both sides of the trail
6) When walking pets or in a group you may not use more than half the trail
7) Pets must be on a leash at all times when using the trail
8) Be courteous and considerate of others using the trail
9) It is a common practice to say, "hi" or "hello" when you see others on remote areas of the trail