Complete hiking information for ellensburg, washington with maps, photos, trail descriptions, guides and outfitters, and more. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible yearround. Allow 112 to 2 hours depending on your physical condition. Mtb project is part of the rei coop family, where a life outdoors is a life well. Murray wildlife area is available at the ellensburg chamber of commerce or the dept. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state hiking guides series lazenby, oliver on. This is the bible of outdoor adventuring and the 50th anniversary edition is a very nice edition.
Manastash ridge is a 4 mile out and back trail located near ellensburg, washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. A guide to the states greatest hiking adventures state. Hiking and backpacking in central washington ellensburg, wa. Hike downhill, enjoy spring blooms and throw rocks into a punchbowl at the bottom of a. We are sierra club in central washington, from wenatchee to yakima.
Pacific northwest hiking books and guides seattle outdoors. For hiking, take reecer creek road west and north to the end of the county road and continue north on fs road 35, climbing onto table mountain. Close to ellensburg, the ridge trail is just a short 6 miles from downtown ellensburg. Theres a trail and road for every biking level in kittitas county, with the palouse to cascades state park trail being one of the longest, most scenic and flattest.
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Washington trails association 705 2nd ave, suite 300 seattle, wa 98104 206 62567. Peshastin to ellensburg washington scenic drives on. You can stay at ozette lake as your home base and visit the beach for a day hike during your stay. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates. It crosses the road here, and there is no trailhead. There are 6 moderate trails in ellensburg ranging from 3. You will want to spend some time reflecting and drinking in the scenic views of ellensburg, mt stuart and the beautiful kittitas valley. The hike starts on the canyon river road, and climbs a ridge to the.
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