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Mad River

Chelan County, Washington

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

Fees: none

Activity: hiking

Elevation: 1630'-2400'

Current status (as of 11/7/24): not blooming

Peak wildflower bloom at the Mad River is typically from mid-April through May into mid-June, but there may be some flowers blooming from early April until the end of June.*

Typical year:

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* The dates given on this Web site for each location's blooming season are only estimates and can vary from year to year. Weather conditions in the winter and spring can shift these dates by up to a month, especially in the mountains. For the latest updates, check the Oregon Wildflowers or PortlandHikers Facebook groups, or browse the most recent postings to iNaturalist or Instagram.