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Cleman Mountain - Waterworks Canyon Loop
Central Washington
updated 3 weeks ago
The Waterworks Canyon Loop on Cleman Mountain is currently in good condition, with no snow reported as of August 31 and August 11. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles, and there are no bug concerns. However, be prepared for potentially extreme and unsafe wind conditions at the summits, as noted on August 11. Several route options exist, with the blue route recommended for a safer descent due to less loose scree compared to the red route described as the worst option for descending Cots Peak.
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What hikers ask about Cleman Mountain - Waterworks Canyon Loop
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One report from August 11 noted extreme and unsafe wind conditions at the first summit, about 2 miles in. No other reports mention wind conditions, so current status is unknown.
The blue route is considered the safest descending option with less loose dust and basalt screen as of August 31. The red route is described as the worst for descending, with the steepest sections and slippery trail due to loose dust and basalt chip.
The red route on Cots Peaks has deceptive game trails and difficult-to-find cuts through basalt formations, which can lead to dangerously steep sections of gravel and scree as of August 31. No other obstacles were reported in the given reports.
The optimal route for the full loop is to ascend the green route, follow the black trail, and descend the blue route. Descending the red route down Cots Peak is not recommended.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Central Washington > Yakima
There are three summits and three route options in this area that I have mapped out in blue, red, and green.Blue: Most shallow ascent and decent route, longest by mileage. During the wrong season ther...
Central Washington > Yakima
From the Old Naches Hwy trailhead, heading up the mountain counter-clockwise, I turned around at the first summit only about 2 miles in. This was my first time exposed to extreme and unsafe wind condi...
Older4 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
*My hiking buddy James lost his wallet somewhere on this trail on 5/17. Message me at Alan.canode@gmail.com if you happen to find it.*As others have mentioned, this trail requires route-finding in som...
Older4 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Mother Nature chased us east of the mountains again this weekend, but Yakima is often a safe bet for sunny weather. We arrived at the trailhead just after 10:00am, with about 5 other vehicles there. S...
Older5 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Nice and sunny day, great hike, very steep climb going anti clockwise.Amazing views. Plus lots of flowers everywhere.
Older6 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
lovely hike - we did the loop trail counter-clockwise, which is the direction I would recommend otherwise you're going down a pretty steep slope with lots of loose gravel. This is a great time to go -...
Older9 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Followed a trio of bighorn sheep up Cots Peak trail, the east route up the ridge line of the waterworks canyon loop. Snow free until 3320 ft where the south side of the ridge is shaded. Less than an i...
Older20 months ago
Central Washington
I did the canyon/east rim loop counterclockwise, as it should be done. After passing thru the gate (be sure to lock it behind you!) I stepped across the creek and got down to business immediately, cli...
Older22 months ago
Central Washington
Super fun hike in the sun with ngie up to the summit of Cleman Mountain. So nice to be hiking in the sunshine!! This turned out to be a great backup hike, as our original destination, Goat Peak, we co...