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Cowiche Canyon Preserve
Central Washington
updated 2 weeks ago
Cowiche Canyon Preserve is in good condition, with no snow or bugs reported as of October 24 and October 11. The main trail is suitable for all vehicles, and parking lots at both the East and West trailheads were busy but manageable, with portable toilets available. Both reports from mid-October indicate a pleasant hiking experience with plenty of people and mountain bikers enjoying the cool, clear weather. The trail offers interesting basalt and rock features, and the Tieton Andesite Trail provides beautiful views from the ridge.
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The trail is reported to be in good condition, with no snow or bugs as of October 24 and October 11. Hikers can expect clear trails suitable for walking and biking.
The road to the preserve is suitable for all vehicles, and parking at both the East and West trailheads was noted as busy but functional on October 24 and October 11. Portable toilets are available at both trailheads.
The preserve was described as having a beautiful but cool afternoon on October 24, with lots of people including families, young people, older couples, and mountain bikers. Visitors on October 11 also encountered several people enjoying the cool and clear weather.
Hikers can enjoy the basalt and rock features, with opportunities to visualize faces or creatures. The Tieton Andesite Trail offers beautiful ridge views of the hills, as noted in the October 11 report.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Hiked about 3 miles out and back from east end trailhead. Beautiful but cool afternoon. Lots of folks walking, families, young people, and older couples. Mountain bikers too. Really enjoyable.
Older1 month ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Spent the weekend in Yakima and took some time to explore Cowiche Canyon. The weather was cool and clear as we arrived Sunday morning about 11 am. There were about 5 cars at the West trailhead. We ...
Older5 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
#Hikethestate - Love the high desert envir and hiking the 2.9-mile Cowiche Canyon Trail, a former rail bed with eleven bridge crossings of Cowiche Creek, and looping up on Lone Pine trail to the ridge...
Older6 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Wide gravel surface, no shade
Older6 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
What a beautiful alternative to crowded hikes such as Sage Hills, and fairly close to Seattle (2 hours and 15 mins). The balsamroot are just past peak but still plentiful on the Wildflower trail and h...
Older6 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
It's wildflower time! This was my first time at Cowiche, and I'll go back if I'm in the area.There are miles of trails - I managed to get a bit lost in the Upper part, as the map doesn't exactly matc...
Older7 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Took advantage of a beautiful Saturday to hike in Cowiche Canyon Preserve. We started in the parking lot at the east end of the Canyon at 10 AM. Our 6.3-mile loop was Cowiche Canyon - Tieton Andestit...
Older7 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
We did a loop starting at the Scenic Road trailhead sticking to the southern section of the trail system. I'm not sure of all the trails taken but we were on the Jeep, Summit, Radio Flyer, Col Barnhil...
Older7 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
After having done Snow Mountain Ranch my friend and I decided to use up what was left for time by doing a quick excursion into Cowiche Canyon from the east end. It was pretty warm and sunny by around ...
Older7 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
The flowers (mostly the early ones) are out in the Cowiche Uplands. The beautiful grass widows (photo 1) are beginning to phase out, but there are still many to be found. There are lots of sagebrush v...