Cowiche Canyon Preserve
2 weeks ago
Fall colors are beautiful on the hillsides
2 this month · 41 reports
Tieton River Nature Trail
Central Washington
updated 3 weeks ago
The Tieton River Nature Trail is currently snow-free and the road is suitable for all vehicles as of October 19 and October 14. Hikers can expect minor obstacles on the trail that pose few problems. Fall colors are beginning to emerge, offering a pleasant aesthetic along the river.
There are two reports from mid-October, indicating no bugs. The trail is generally in good condition, though one report from October 14 notes that the trail ends abruptly at the river about 2.5 miles in, with no clear way to proceed further. The other direction, heading upriver from the suspension bridge, is also impassable due to a washout from last year's floods, as noted on October 19.
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What hikers ask about Tieton River Nature Trail
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As of October 19, heading upriver from the suspension bridge, the trail is washed out from last year's floods and is impassable. The trail is navigable if you take your time, but it's recommended to turn back or explore in the other direction.
One report from October 14 indicates that the trail suddenly ends at the river or a sidearm of the river approximately 2.5 miles from the starting point, with no obvious way to continue. The hiker turned around at this point.
Yes, there are toilets available at the Oak Creek Wildlife area, which is a starting point mentioned in one of the reports from October 14.
Fall colors were just starting to appear on October 14 and October 19, and were expected to improve. The trail offers nice fall color along the river.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent3 weeks ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Took a jaunt along the Tieton today starting at the suspension bridge, then initially heading upriver until we were turned around where the river washed out the trail during the floods last year. You ...
Recent3 weeks ago
Central Washington > Yakima
I went for a hike along the Tieton River to see some fall colors and the rock formations created by the ice age floods. I parked at the Oak Creek Wildlife area and crossed the river on the bridge acro...
Older4 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
This was my first time out here since the fire. We started near the elk feeding station and hiked west after crossing the bridge. The section between here and the cable bridge is pretty much the same ...
Older6 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Beautiful, easy, mostly flat hike. Before large meadow, spring runoff had taken out the trail. We scrambled up and down a nearby path in order to continue. This was not a problem for us.
Older6 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Easy. Wear Sunscreen minimal shade.
Older9 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Started at suspension bridge and followed trail west along river. Was able to get about a mile west before the intersecting with a part of the river that washed out a portion of the trail, personally ...
Older12 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Somewhat eventful ~7 mile loop on the Tieton Nature Trail and up along the irrigation canal today. Started from the westernmost footbridge and headed west along the river to reach the irrigation canal...
Older12 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
One of my favorite fall hikes in Washington, I seem to always come here at the tail end of the color. My first time hiking here since the Retreat Fire in 2024 and the Yakama tribe’ channel restoration...
Older14 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Well we crossed the bridge across from the elk feeding station and went left instead of right. Lots of criss crossing trails and after about 1.5 miles it was overgrown enough we turned around. Still h...
Older19 months ago
Central Washington
I wasn’t really sure how accessible or safe the trail would be after last years fire but I was able to hike from the parking across from the feeding station all the way up past both bridges to the can...