Yakima Skyline Ridge
Hike 8 miles or more round trip from Buffalo Road the Yakima Skyline Ridge. This is some of the best desert hiking in Washington where you'll see lots of wildlife, a full palate of colors produced by blooming flowers in spring, and views of Mount Stuart, Mount Rainier, Mount Adams and Mount Hood.
- Suitable Activities: Day Hiking
- Seasons: March, April, May, June, July
- Weather: View weather forecast
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Length: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
- 3,000 ft
- Land Manager: Wenas Wildlife Area
- Parking Permit Required: Discover Pass
- Recommended Party Size: 12
- Maximum Party Size: 12
- Maximum Route/Place Capacity: 12
Map
- USGS Selah
- USGS Pomona
- USGS Wymer
- WA DNR Yakima
- Green Dot Maps (wdfw.wa.gov)
Activities
Upcoming Activities
CHS 2 Hike - Yakima Skyline Ridge
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
This is some of the best desert hiking in Washington where you'll see lots of
Difficulty: Moderate
Sun, Apr 25, 2021
No Prerequisites
CHS 2 Hike - Yakima Skyline Ridge
Day Hiking Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Difficulty: Moderate
Sat, May 15, 2021
No Prerequisites
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