Trip
Day Hike - Westberg Trail
Westberg trail is one of several hikes on Manastash ridge out of Ellensburg with a beautiful view of the Stuart Range, and has spring wildflowers, birds, open areas and forest. This will be a naturalist trip with frequent stops to identify plants and birds. We will do a loop hike using the Hundred Acre Woods and Boy Scout trails.
- 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
- Sat, May 15, 2021
- Seattle Naturalists Committee
- Exploring Nature, Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- Pace: moderate with stops
- 6 (6 capacity)
- 1 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet 9:30am at the Manastash ridge trailhead on Cove road.
This naturalist hike will have 2-3 leaders so we can keep our distance. We will have frequent stops and discussions.
Expect an email with any updates a few days before the trip.
There is no restroom at this popular trailhead so plan to stop somewhere before arrival (perhaps in Thorp if coming from Seattle or Ellensburg if coming from the east).
No parking pass is required.
Westberg Trail
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WA DNR Yakima
USGS Manastash Creek
Green Dot Maps (wdfw.wa.gov) - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
- Navigation
- Headlamp
- Sun protection
- First aid
- Knife
- Fire
- Shelter
- Extra food
- Extra water
- Extra clothes