Trip
Day Hike - Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail
A trail leading out of the Yakima Canyon and along Manastash Ridge, offering grand views of the Kittitas Valley and Stuart Range
- Info
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Contacts
Chris Pribbernow
Primary Leader
- Sat, Feb 7, 2015
- Foothills Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- 20-30 Somethings, Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,750 ft
- 6 (12 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
10am Ellensburg Conoco/Flying J parking lot, Exit 109 Canyon Road.
This is a favorite hike of mine near my college at CWU. Steeply climbs out of the Yakima Canyon to a viewpoint on Manastash Ridge, then onward to a high point on the ridge above I-82. Excellent views of the Ellensburg area and Mt. Stuart! Don't worry, no rattlesnakes in the winter. The hike will be pushed back to Sunday, or to a later weekend, if the weather doesn't cooperate.
Route/Place
Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail
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WA DNR Yakima
USGS Ellensburg South
USGS Kittitas - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
Hiking boots, jackets, gloves, food and water
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