Trip
Day Hike - Cowiche Canyon
On the sunnier east side of the Cascades, Cowiche Canyon is always stunning, but especially in fall colors. We'll be enjoying those colors, learning about the Geology and bird watching. This hike will also include a second short hike along the Garry Oak trail near Snow Mountain Ranch.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers activity.
Contacts
- Thu, Oct 24, 2019
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Easy
- Casual
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 400 ft
- Pace: Moderate/casual
- FULL (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Far north end of the I-5 65th Street North Park and Ride at 6:30 AM. This is north of 65th in Seattle underneath I-5.
We can then at 7:00 AM coordinate with east siders at the Preston P&R on I-90 at exit 22. We will do this coordination by e-mail.
We will enter Cowiche Canyon via the Uplands Trail. You can find a map on the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy home page: https://www.cowichecanyon.org
The Tieton Andesite Flows: https://gsa.confex.com/gsa/2016AM/webprogram/Paper287317.html
Nick Zentner video about Columbia River Basalts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQhjkemEyUo
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