Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Yakima Skyline Ridge
An early season hike in Eastern Washington with late wild flowers, wide open ridge views and sunny days.
Contacts
Robert Swann
Primary Leader
- Sat, May 15, 2021
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 8.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
- Pace: 2.0-3.0 mph
- 8 (7 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at 8:00 AM at the Washington State rest stop just before Exit 26 on highway I-82.
A Washington state Discover pass is required to park at the trailhead. A day pass can be purchased online at www.wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/parking. They can also be purchased at local retailers.
Getting to the trailhead will require a high clearance vehicle. If you don't have one you will be able to park 1.7 miles from the trailhead and carpool to the trailhead. We'll follow COVID protocols by wearing face masks and leaving windows open.
Route/Place
Yakima Skyline 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
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)
Trip Reports