Trip
Day Hike - Cowiche Canyon
This is a mostly flat, well maintained trail on an old railroad bed through the Cowiche Canyon, following the Cowiche Creek.
- Info
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Contacts
- Thu, May 21, 2015
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 100 ft
- 6 (9 capacity)
- FULL (1 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Gas Station East of I-82 at the Selah exit #26. From there I will lead the cars to the trailhead, which is west of Yakima. Please arrange carpooling as desired to get to meeting place. Meeting time is 9:00 am. Leader has red Ford Edge with WSU plates.
I would say this hike is closer to 5 miles round trip, than 6, as described above. Should be some flowers, and there are birds, and nests on the canyon walls. I have seen otters in the creek in the past. We will cross 7 bridges, there is no wading required. If desired by the group, we can hike up a hillside on a trail to a winery; or hike up the opposite hillside, on a trail, for views. Interesting canyon walls, and rock outcroppings. No parking permit required--this is owned and managed by the Yakima conservancy.
Cowiche Canyon
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WA DNR Yakima
USGS Naches
USGS Wiley City
USGS Yakima West
USGS Selah - See full route/place details.
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