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Tieton River Nature Trail
Central Washington
updated 3 months ago
The Tieton River Nature Trail is currently overgrown in sections, particularly past the second bridge. Wildflowers, including fireweed and what appears to be spear thistle, are abundant. A significant washout, likely from recent flooding, has occurred about two miles in, requiring hikers to turn back at that point. The road is suitable for all vehicles, and bugs were not a significant issue as of June 26. The trail was snow-free at that time.
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As of June 26, the trail beyond the second bridge was described as somewhat overgrown. This reporter also noted the presence of spear thistle and other wildflowers in this section. The condition is likely unchanged unless recent maintenance has occurred.
No, the washout at approximately two miles in was impassable as of June 26. The reporter decided to turn around at this point, noting that they likely could not find a way around or through it.
The road leading to the trailhead was reported as suitable for all vehicles as of June 26. There were no indications of any accessibility issues mentioned.
The primary obstacle reported is a significant washout about two miles into the trail, which prevented further progress as of June 26. Overgrowth in certain sections is also noted.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Older3 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 ...
Older4 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.
Older5 months ago
Central Washington > Yakima
Easy. Wear Sunscreen minimal shade.
Older7 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 ...
Older10 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...
Older10 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...
Older12 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...
Older17 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...
Older22 months ago
Central Washington
Ethan & I went to the Tieton River Nature Trail on this mostly cloudy, mild day, to see what it looked like after last summer's Retreat fire. We were also looking for fall color if there was any to b...
Older24 months ago
Central Washington
On our way to & from Burnt Mtn today we drove the Tieton River Canyon which burned in the Retreat Fire. This is home to the Tieton River Nature Trail, almost sacred ground for me, and I was prepared...