Ellensburg
Top Adventures in Ellensburg
Hike Manastash Ridge
4 mi
/ 1700 ft gain
Manastash Ridge is a popular hike in Ellensburg, Washington, attracting many locals and students of Central Washington University. While attending school, I climbed the Ridge a handful of times, always with struggle. After making my resolution of ...
Hike the Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail
4.7
2.6 mi
/ 1350 ft gain
Starting at an elevation of 2050 feet and immediately off the gravel parking lot to the side of Canyon Road, begin the uphill charge on the vast, empty Rattlesnake Dance Trail. A few steps in, the tone will be set as to what you are up against.Alt...
Hike Umtanum Creek Canyon
4.5
3 mi
/ 500 ft gain
Park your vehicle at the Umtanum Creek Canyon Recreation Area. Be aware that from mid-May to mid-September there is a $5.00 per vehicle, per day parking fee since the land is owned by Bureau of Land Management.Grab your gear and head for the swing...
Adventuring in the Frenchman Coulee
5.0
Occupying a cluster of desert canyons and mesas perched atop the cliffs overlooking the eastern bank of the mighty Columbia River, the Frenchman Coulee is a rock climber’s paradise. Featuring dozens of world-class sport and trad routes, both singl...
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Ellensburg, Washington
Yakima River Canyon Campgrounds
Overview
The gentle Yakima River winds for 27 miles through massive basalt cliffs and rolling desert hills between Ellensburg and Yakima,...
Thorp, Washington
Taneum Cabin
Overview
The Taneum Cabin is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, approximately 20 miles from Ellensburg, Washington. The c...
Cle Elum, Washington
Mineral Springs Group
Overview
At an elevation of 2,500 feet, Mineral Springs Group Campground sits in the mountainous terrain of the Okanogan-Wenatchee Nation...