Rattlesnake Dance Ridge Trail
A trail leading out of the Yakima Canyon and up to a ridge and on to the 3,200-foot high point above I-82 offering grand views of Ellensburg, the Kittitas Valley and the Stuart Range.
getting there
Drive SR 821 (Canyon Road, aka Yakima River Canyon Scenic Byway) south from I-90 at Ellensburg. Find the parking area on the east side of the highway in 6.25 miles (1,400 ft).
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
- Seasons: Year-round
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 7.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,750 ft
- 3,200 ft
- Land Manager: Oregon-Washington BLM
- Parking Permit Required: BLM Permits & Passes
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
- WA DNR Yakima
- USGS Ellensburg South
- USGS Kittitas
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