Trip
Day Hike - Umtanum Ridge
A trail hike in the open country of eastern Washington to the top of a ridge with wide ranging views, from the Stuart Range to Mount Rainier.
Contacts
Delwin Elder
Primary Leader
- Sat, Dec 6, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- All Who Qualify, Adults
- moderate/strenuous
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.2 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- Pace: 2 mph
- 10 (9 capacity)
- Sat, Nov 29, 2025 at 7:01 PM
- Fri, Dec 5, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
This will be an out and back hike in the rolling sage hills of Eastern Washington. Round trip length 8.5 miles, 2800 ft elevation gain.
Gaia GPS Route Map.
My expectations are for us to hike safely there and back, enjoy the wilderness, be respectful to each other, and practice Leave No Trace principles.
9:15 am at the Umtanum Creek Recreation site https://maps.app.goo.gl/thcnA5RuepRz4Myo7
Route/Place
Umtanum Ridge
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USGS Selah
USGS Pomona
USGS Wymer
WA DNR Yakima
Green Dot Maps (wdfw.wa.gov) - See full route/place details.
Roster
Required Equipment
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes
Trip Reports