This trail is west of Ellensburg and is snowfree and not muddy, wildflowers out.Thanks to Karen Sykes for some of the photos and Dennis Long for trail details.
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Great view of Mt Stuart, @Karen Sykes |
Check out Green Trails Maps for list of maps. Sorry no map for this hike. Click
here for complete list of maps.
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Start of the trail |
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Pine trees and Stuart |
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Weather station at top |
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At the summit after lunch @Karen Sykes |
Driving directions: From Seattle, drive east on Interstate 90 to exit 101 for Thorp. Turn
right onto South Thorp Highway and continue 2 miles. Then turn right
(south) onto Cove Road and drive 6 miles. At the second stop sign,
continue straight, crossing Manastash Road. In 0.2 mile, find the large
parking area on the right side of the soon-to-dead-end road.This is on Kittitas Reclamation District no hiking permit needed.
Trail stats: 1700 foot gain and 5 miles roundtrip.
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Our route |
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