This beautiful ridge borders Ellensburg to the south great for Picnic, Horseback, or Hiking. If offers scenery and several opportunities for varied interest and skill levers. Enjoy a gorgeous view surrounded by forest and wild flowers in the spring.
Yakima River
Picnicking,
Rafting,
Bird watching, and
Fishing. The winding river provides a beautiful and serene place to enjoy a picnic float a raft fly fish or simply listen to the birds who rest on its shore. There are seven access points and 19 miles of accessible water.
Manastash Lake
Hiking, Horseback, Bicycles. This is a 4.4 mile moderate hike that winds along the shore of Lost Lake before climbing a plateau to Manastash Lake it flows the shore and then climbs steeply to its end on the Manastash Ridge at a 4x4 trail. There is a spur trail accessed from this point.
Olmstead Place State Park
Olmstead Place State Park is one of the first homestead in the Kittitas Valley and a great place for a picnic. It features the original log cabin, barns and authentic materials from the late 1800s.
Lion Rock
From this scenic viewpoint you can see Mt Ranier, Mt Adams and the Stuart Range. It's great for picnicking hiking and photography.
Green Canyon/Naneum-Wilson Trail
This region displays the beauty of the valley from a different perspective. Just north of town this area offers a variety of opportunities for those with outdoor interests such as
Hiking, Horseback riding, motorcycle, biking, x-country skiing, snowmobiling.
Red Top
This scenic area is also considered one of the best by hikers and rock hounds.
Tanum and Joe Watt Canyons
These canyon just southwest of Ellensburg offers year-round entertainment. Hiking horseback riding sledding and watching elk feed. Miles of roads to get lost in(bring a current map and compass you can get lost out here).
Yakima Canyon
The Yakima Canyon offers spectacular scenery and fantastic opportunities. There are several places to stop and enjoy the amenities. Picnicking, fishing, rafting. bird watching.
Umtanum Creek
This area southwest of Ellensburg offers wide open high desert spaces for Hiking and Horseback.
Local Links
Clymer Museum of Art
The Clymer Museum of Art is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, Noon to 5 p.m.
Western Art Association
For information, visit the Western Art Association website.
Chamber of Commerce
See Kittitas County Recreational Opportunities and the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Central Washington University
Visit Central Washington University online for information.
Travel Links
Or call Troy at (530) 405-1004 for cabin related information.
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