Sage Hills is an incredible springtime hike with great views of the Columbia River and the Wenatchee Valley. On a nice day you can even see the North Cascades! Visit this area in the spring and you’ll be treated to colorful flowers like Indian paintbrush, purple lupine, and yellow balsamroot. It gets quite hot in the summer here, so consider going early in the morning or later in the day to have milder temperatures.

Location: Central Washington, Wenatchee Native lands: Wenatchi, Yakama Distance: 5.5 miles roundtrip (you can also opt to hike shorter sections of this trail) Elevation gain: 650 feet Difficulty: Easy Pass/permit: None Dogs: Yes, leashed Road access: Paved road most of the way, 2×2 friendly