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Lenore Lake Caves Hike
Soap Lake, Washington
3.8
Have you ever explored the ancient caves of the Washington Palouse? Just off of highway 17 near Coulee City the Lenore Lake Caves are a perfect day hike experience. These caves were formed when the area was flooded 12,000 years ago by melting ice. You have to see them for yourself!The trail immediately climbs up above the lake. You will soon be rewarded with views of the valley and lake bel...
Hike the Umatilla Rock Trial in Dry Falls
Coulee City, Washington
5 mi
/ 100 ft gain
While you probably won't accidentally find yourself out here, this is definitely an area to become acquainted with. This otherworldly landscape sits at roughly the halfway point for a fifty mile stretch of earth referred to as the Coulee Corridor. This land is a prime example of the sheer power and force that mother nature has over what we call home. Walking among these massive rock walls will ...
Umatilla Rock Trail
Coulee City, Washington
2.66 mi
/ 184 ft gain
Umatilla Rock Trail is a loop trail that takes you past scenic surroundings located near Coulee City, Washington.
Ancient Lakes via Judith Pool
Quincy, Washington
3.6
4.44 mi
/ 558 ft gain
All around you, waterfalls pour over cliffs as you gaze upon colorful lakes. If you're lucky, a coyote scampers by through a patch of wildflowers – it's just another beautiful day in the Ancient Lakes basin, a gem tucked along the Columbia River Gorge in Central Washington.
From the parking lot, meander through a valley of sage brush under the hot sun until the whispers of waterfalls become ro...
Ancient Lakes Trail
Quincy, Washington
4.7
4.34 mi
/ 213 ft gain
On the hunt for a dry, scenic backpack during a weekend of dreary, wet, early September weather in the mountains, we decided to head toward the high desert outside of Quincy, WA. After a short hike in, we found a site seldom seen - waterfalls and lakes in the midst of the desert - an area known as Ancient Lakes.
During our research, we had read that there was only room for 7-8 cars in the park...
Adventuring in the Frenchman Coulee
Quincy, Washington
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 single- and multi-pitch, the climbing around Vantage lives up to its considerable hype for novice and expert rock climbers alike.Numerous free, dispersed c...
Rock Climb 'The Sunshine Wall'
Quincy, Washington
5.0
0.5 mi
I had never been outdoor rock climbing before, but when I heard my school was offering a trip out to Vantage, Washington over the weekend I couldn't pass up the opportunity!Vantage, Washington is smack in the middle of Washington's two largest cities, Seattle and Spokane. With its close proximity to each city (2 hours away from both Seattle and Spokane), Frenchman Coulee in the town of Vantage ...
Catch the Sunset at Wild Horse Monument
Quincy, Washington
4.0
0.4 mi
/ 150 ft gain
If you're traveling along Hwy 90 in the middle of Washington State, the Wild Horse Monument is a fun and rather quick area to explore. Located 30 miles east of Ellensburg and 60 miles northwest of Yakima, the monument is located just across the Columbia River as you head east. As you drive, there are a couple signs which will indicate the location and distance to the monument. Once off the high...
Hike Steamboat Rock
Electric City, Washington
5.0
6 mi
/ 650 ft gain
Steamboat Rock is a 600 acre basalt butte that rises 800 feet out of Banks Lake. The butte was carved out of the surrounding rock during the Great Missoula Floods. From atop the rock, take in the 360 degree views, appreciate the immensity of the floods and what has been left behind for us to enjoy.Steamboat Rock is conveniently located in Steamboat Rock State Park about 3 hours and 45 minutes e...
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Grand Coulee, Washington
Spring Canyon
Overview
Spring Canyon Campground, on the shoreline of Lake Roosevelt, is perfect for those who enjoy being on the water. The 130-mile lo...
Grand Coulee, Washington
Spring Canyon Group Site
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Spring Canyon Group Site is perfect for large families and groups of boaters or fishermen. Located on the shoreline of Lake Roos...
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