Suncadia Sparkles

With more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, Suncadia’s wealth of year round activities make for a perfect Pacific Northwest escape. A picturesque Washington State resort, with 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, three championship golf courses, local wining & dining, and world class spa treatments.

With more than 6,000 acres of forested mountain landscape, Suncadia’s wealth of year round activities make for a perfect Pacific Northwest escape. A picturesque Washington State resort, with 40+ miles of hiking and biking trails, three championship golf courses, local wining & dining, and world class spa treatments.

Nestled on the sun soaked slopes of the Central Washington Cascade Mountains, Suncadia is a special place. Designed as a premium resort, Suncadia is just 80 miles east of Seattle and offers an excellent selection of lodging and activity options that will fit all families.

It all starts with the lodging, and Suncadia has several different options: The Inn, The Lodge, and condominium and home rentals.

The Lodge is the biggest building on the property, featuring a stunning view of the Cle Elum River Valley and Tumble Creek, as well as Mount Baldy and the rest of the Cascade Mountains. It’s a true full-service luxury hotel that’s great for families and business travelers. The guest rooms in the lodge welcome guests with premium bedding, high definition televisions, and even small kitchenettes for those who just want to make a quick snack. Nothing about the rooms feels cramped, making a stay comfortable and luxurious.

The Inn is an intimate lodge with 14 rooms with golf course views. And, finally, the condos and vacation homes are spread throughout the property with an excellent selection of bedrooms and amenities.

It’s easy to look at Suncadia as a golf resort, but the fact is that it’s much more than that. Depending on the season, guests should expect to use their hiking boots, bikes, golf clubs, snowshoes, or skis. Don’t worry, if you forgot equipment or just want to try out something new, Suncadia’s rental services can get you set up.

The point is, Suncadia acts as the perfect base camp from which to start any activity.

In addition to the two public golf courses features on the left, Suncadia members also have access to Tumble Creek, an exclusive private club just down the road.

Prospector Golf Course

Since 2005, the Prospector Course at Suncadia Resort has delighted players from across the state by introducing them to the beauty of the Central Washington forests.

The first of two public golf courses at the Suncadia Resort, Prospector is a phenomenal Arnold Palmer designed golf course. Spread out over 7,100 yards from the tips, the course offers non-stop views of the valley and surrounding forests.

A true mountain golf course, Prospector features rolling fairways and fast greens. Many of the holes are wellbunkered - both along the fairways and around the greens. Many holes have water that present a series of risk-reward opportunities for players looking to score low.

The fifth hole is an excellent example of that risk-reward mentality. The short par four measures between 300 and 340 and offers players two paths: straight-away at a green guarded by water or around that water with a couple of shorter shots. This hole is a great chance at birdie if you plan ahead.

Prospector offers a practice range, private instruction, junior golf, group instruction, and golf clinics for all ages and skills. Golfers may select a program or collaborate with PGA Teaching Professionals to customize a lesson program.

The Prospector Golf Shop, located next to The Inn, features clothing, equipment, and accessories for the whole family. The Lunch Bucket at the Turn, serves sandwiches, snacks and beverages.

Rope Rider Golf Course

On the other side of the resort, the Rope Rider course couldn’t be more different from its older sibling. The Jacobsen-Hardy designed course is great for families and beginners, but offers plenty of challenges for more accomplished players.

Built along the site of the historic Roslyn Mines and was named to honor the miners who balanced themselves on the roped coal cars as they moved up and down the steep mine shafts. One mine entrance is still available for viewing near the course parking lot.

Rope Rider measures more than 7,300 yards from the tips but features youth tees on every hole and offers shorter three- and six hole loops for quick outings with the kids.

The finishing stretch of holes are a real treat, concluding with the medium-length par four 18th. The slight dogleg left works uphill and away from the 120’ high coal tailing on the right side of the fairway. Players will find a green sloped from to back in the shadow of the clubhouse to end the day.

Throughout the Summer season, Rope Rider offers junior programs sure to hook the interest of younger guests who might nothave touched a club before.

Suncadia Resort

3600 Suncadia Trail

Cle Elum, WA 98922

(866) 715-5050

www.suncadia.com