Trip
Day Hike - Black Canyon (Umtanum Ridge)
A moderate hike in eastern Washington (hopefully out of the rain).
Contacts
Richard Burt
Primary Leader
- Sat, Apr 14, 2018
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 10.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: A slow moderate pace
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (6 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 9:30 at the intersection of the North Wenas and Black Canyon roads
We'll do a loop at the top of the ridge (see Hike 7 in the Best Dessert Hikes book).
Route/Place
Black Canyon (Umtanum Ridge)
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WA DNR Yakima
USGS Manastash Creek
USGS Wenas Lake - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Sun protection
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination
- First aid supplies
- Fire
- Repair kit and tools, including knife
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter
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