Trip
Day Hike - Umtanum Ridge
A wonderful eastern washington hike up open wildflower slopes to the top with great views.
- Info
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Contacts
Stewart Hougen
Primary Leader
- Sat, Apr 25, 2015
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,400 ft
- FULL, 1 on waitlist (7 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Preston Park and Ride Exit 22 off I90 at 7:30 AM
Open views, good mix of wildflowers and birds in the valley. The route is steep in places. We will make frequent stops for wildflowers. Pace will be moderate. Bring binoculars, nature books and/or apps and a hand lens if you have them.
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
- 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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