Cowiche Canyon Preserve
Central Washington
Cowiche Canyon Preserve is currently vibrant with wildflowers, particularly in the uplands. Reports from March through April indicate abundant grass widows, sagebrush violets, and gold-star blooms. Balsamroot is also noted as blooming on grassy hillsides as of early April.
All trails appear to be in good condition with no significant obstacles reported. Road access and parking are generally good, with both the "Scenic" trailhead (open before 8 am) and the East Canyon trail parking lot offering ample space and pit toilets. Snow is not a factor. Be aware that trail signage may not perfectly match maps in the upper sections.
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Wide gravel surface, no shade
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Great hike in 67F sunny weather with so many wildflowers! This was a really nice hike up and down hills with grasses blowing in the wind and birds of prey soaring above the canyonand magpies.Took the...
The trails at Cowiche Canyon Uplands have been closed for the past month due to mud but re-opened today. I've been itching to go take a look for flowers and got a chance to go for a quick hike after w...
Fall colors are just starting. Morning and late afternoon/early evening are best. Bring a light jacket. Mid-day can still be a bit toasty.No bugs to worry about. Just a few Caddis flies. Mid day you m...
I started out through the canyon. I took the winery trail and came back to the main trail. Then I took the Teton Andosite trail to the South Rim trail to the Historic Jeep trail and back down to make ...
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