FIELD'S POINT GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Heart of Cascades: A Morning Through the Lower Valley of Field's Point
A compact, five-hour guided morning tour around Field's Point that visits the Historic Stehekin School, Rainbow Falls, Buckner Homestead Orchard and riverside bridges—this guide distills what to expect and how the route unfolds.
Heart of Cascades: A Morning Through the Lower Valley of Field's Point.
The Heart of Cascades Tour threads a morning through the lower valley around Field's Point, moving from heritage sites and orchards to waterfalls and river bridges. It is a focused outing that stitches together the Historic Stehekin School, the dramatic Rainbow Falls, the Buckner Homestead Orchard and nearby bridges, with a lunch stop in Stehekin before returning to the landing.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Rainbow Falls
One of the tour’s unmistakable stops is Rainbow Falls—an accessible cascade on the lower valley route that provides the kind of scenery this short excursion centers on.
Historic Stehekin School & Buckner Homestead Orchard
The tour visits the Historic Stehekin School and the Buckner Homestead Orchard, pairing local history with the cultivated landscape of the valley.
Bridges and River Views
After lunch the route includes a bridge stop—named in the materials as Harlequin Bridge and also referring to High Bridge—offering sweeping views and a final moment to connect with the valley before returning to Stehekin Landing.
What the day feels like
What the morning feels like
This is a tight, morning-first itinerary: a guided loop through the lower valley that balances short on-site visits—schoolhouse and orchard—with a waterfall stop, a pastry-company lunch in Stehekin, and a final bridge viewpoint before the return to the landing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour fits best
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The guided tour is scheduled as a morning outing with a total duration of 5 hours.
Participants meet in Stehekin Valley prior to departure.
The tour is operated by Discover Lake Chelan; confirm departure details and any requirements directly with the operator.
No specific gear list is provided in the supplied materials; contact Discover Lake Chelan for recommendations on clothing, footwear, or gear.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Will the bus wait for late arrivals?
The published FAQ notes that the bus will wait for the Lady Liberty to arrive before departing.
How long is the tour?
The tour’s duration is listed as 5 hours.
Where do we meet?
Meeting location is listed as Stehekin Valley; confirm the exact meetup point with the operator.
Is lunch included?
The itinerary includes a lunch stop at Stehekin Pastry Company; check with Discover Lake Chelan for whether lunch is provided or self‑purchased.
Are there age or health restrictions?
No specific restrictions are detailed in the provided materials; ask the operator for any age, health, or accessibility requirements before booking.