Wenatchee River

Wenatchee River
The Wenatchee River west of Leavenworth
Map of the Wenatchee River
Mouth of the Wenatchee River in Washington
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 / 47.80778; -120.72750[1]
Mouth	Columbia River
• location	Wenatchee
• coordinates	47°27′19″N 120°19′28″W / 47.45528°N 120.32444°W / 47.45528; -120.32444[1]
Length	53 mi (85 km)
Basin size	1,333 sq mi (3,450 km2)[2]
Discharge
• location	river mile 7 at Monitor[3]
• average	3,231 cu ft/s (91.5 m3/s)[3]
• 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.^[2]