5 Manastash Lake / Lost Lake: DdSjN J F This is a 4.4 mile moder- ate hike that winds along the shore of Lost Lake before climbing a plateau to Manastash Lake. It fol- lows the shore and then climbs steeply to its end on Manastash Ridge at a 4x4 trail. There is a spur trail accessed from this point (Lost Lake #1350.1, which connects trails 1350 and 4W306). Other Outdoor Recreation hikes in this region are Shoestring Lake Trail, Keenan Meadows Trail, 1 Yakima River: 2 Umptanum Falls: 3 Manastash Ridge: 4 Umptanum Creek: and Hereford Meadow |+SdCNX dSYX FDYdX DdSjC X Trail. Opportunities for This beautiful river mean- The Old Umptanum This beautiful ridge A favorite low impact high horseback riding, moun- ders from Lake Keechelus Stagecoach Route (see borders Ellensburg to the desert trail is Umptanum tain biking, camping, through Cle Elum and Scenic Drives) to Yakima south. It offers scenery and Creek, located south and off-road vehicle use Ellensburg to Yakima. is a scenic sagebrush road several opportunities for of Ellensburg inside abound. The river provides for a that meanders up onto varied interests and skill the Yakima Canyon. Take Main Street south beautiful and scenic drive, the foothills surrounding levels. Enjoy a gorgeous The trail is listed as an until it turns into Canyon or a serene place to enjoy the southern boundary view surrounded by forest, important bird area by Road and turn right on a picnic, float a tube, raft, of the valley, which leads Manastash Creek and the Washington State Umptanum Road. Follow kayak, canoe or simply to the Umptanum Falls wildflowers in the spring. Audubon Society. Park this road for about 2 listen to the birds along the trailhead. The smaller There are two main trails at the BLM’s Umptanum miles and turn right on shore. It is also the only and hidden waterfall is a to the top, the Westburg Recreation Site and cross Manastash Road. Follow Blue Ribbon river in the pleasant surprise in what Trail, named after a the river via the suspen- it to the end of the county state offering some of the is otherwise a desert area. popular Ellensburg coach sion bridge and follow the road. Continue west on best fly fishing in the west. The falls are surrounded and the Boy Scout Trail, Umptanum Creek trail (4 FS road 31 approximately The river is split into two on three sides by dark accessed further to the miles RT) up the valley 8 miles to the trailhead. sections by the Diversion basalt formations where west after hiking along an past beaver dams and old You will need a Northwest Dam. Launch points exist the water pours into the irrigation ditch. There is fruit trees that mark the Forest Trailhead Pass, in both regions. The lower punch bowl 40 feet below. a logbook at the top. The sites of old homesteads. available at the Ellensburg section ends at Roza Dam, The trail continues around Manastash Observatory is Or, you may climb cross- Chamber of Commerce or just south of Ellensburg. the basalt walls where you located high on the south country to one or several at the Cle Elum Ranger may hike down to its base. ridge and Buck Meadows of the high points along Station. Two stretches of the river The Umptanum Ridge is is approximately 15 miles Umptanum Ridge (6 miles are considered danger- just west of the trailhead further up on Manastash RT). 6 Red Top: ous and floating them is to Umptanum Falls where Road where there are horse hazardous. Attempting to Follow Main Street until cross-country skiing is trails available for horse- NDdSSjX navigate over the diversion it changes into Canyon available during the winter. back riding. In winter, This scenic area is also dam and floating from Road. Continue south out trails for cross-country considered one of the best Irene Rinehart Park to the Take Main Street south of town where the road skiing are available at the by valley rockhounders. It Ringer Road boat lunch until it turns into Canyon will lead into the Yakima end of Cove Road. has incredible views of the should not attempted Road. Turn right onto Canyon (SR #821). Stuart Range from the fire Umptanum Road. Follow Take Main Street south Almost half way through There are several launch lookout which is usually this road for 9.8 miles. until it turns into Canyon the canyon there is the points along the Yakima open for visitors. Agates, Look for the numbered Road and turn right Umptanum Recreation River: crystal and geodes are Bluebird boxes. One on Umptanum Road. Site on the right hand side. found in this region. It is a Upper Region: East half mile past bluebird Follow this road for about Turn in and park. A park- beautiful area where hiking Nelson WA St.; South Cle box No. 73, turn into the 2 miles and turn right ing fee is required from and picnicking are also Elum Bridge; State Boat large gravel parking lot on on Manastash Road. May 15 – September 15. available. Launch (East Cle Elum the left. There is a large Continue west to Cove Wildlife Launch); Rill Washington Department Road and turn left into the Take Highway 97 north Adventures. of Fish & Wildlife sign parking/trailhead area. just past Liberty. Take the that says “Umptanum first left after the Mineral Lower Region: Diversion; Falls.” This hike is 2 miles Springs Resort on Blue KOA; Rinehart Park; round trip and considered Creek Road. After about 2 Ringer Road; Big Horn; easy. miles turn left onto Hovey Umptanum; Red’s Fly Rd. Proceed down the trail Shop; Lmuma Creek; The to the lookout and other Slab. access points. 7 Th e Canyon Hike: 9 Coal Mines Trail: organization of teenagers outcrops; with a surprising Summer & winter outdoor dS SFDY{ from all over the United amount of diverse habitat recreational opportuni- States. Th is Forest Service Th e Canyon hike is much Th e Coal Mines Trail was in such a short distance. ties abound including, project was planned and steeper but shorter than established in 1994 as a Opportunities along the hiking, biking, horseback implemented by a team Manastash and provides cooperative eff ort of the trail abound for plant riding, snowshoeing and representing wildlife biol- a wonderful view of the City of Cle Elum, Roslyn identifi cation, photogra- cross-country skiing. ogy, botany, silviculture, Yakima River Valley. You and Kittitas County and is phy, drawing or any other From Ellensburg take Exit fi re science, landscape can see Mt. Stuart and Mt. dedicated to the pioneers activity wildfl owers inspire. 80 (two miles after Cle architecture, engineering, Elum). Th en turn north on Rainier. Th is hike is also who fi rst settled in this From I-90, take exit 80 and recreation planning, and Bullfrog Road, and drive one of the most popular area. travel north to highway interpretive writing. Th is four miles to Highway hikes in the canyon. Th ere 903. Turn left (following Th is interpretive trail is the 3-mile trail includes 25 903. Continue north on is a logbook at the top for signs to Roslyn) and travel original trail that the coal interpretive brochure stops Highway 903 for 21 miles. anyone to sign. approximately 11 miles to miners took to the mines, and other interpretive Th ere is a campground on forest road 4308 (French Drive south on Main and is the old abandoned signs. From the summit of the left. Street and continue as the Burlington Northern Rail Blewett Pass, the trailhead Cabin Creek). Turn left over the Cle Elum River road turns into Canyon Bed, from the late 1880’s is located one-half mile 1 3 Lake Cle Elum Road. Continue south to 1963, when the last south of Hwy 97 on FS onto road 4308. Follow the signs to Knox Creek Kachess Lake on Canyon Road. Th e mine in Roslyn closed with number 9716. Keechelus Lake trailhead is 2.7 miles from little market for coal after Trailhead (Trail #1315.1). A variety of outdoor Th rall road inside the the railroads converted to 1 1 Knox Creek recreational opportuni- Yakima Canyon. Th ere is a diesel engines in the years’ 1 2 Salmon la Sac / Wildfl ower Trail ties abound at each of big bend to the left, which prior. Cooper Lake: these three upper Kittitas has a turnout on the left SfX A walk on the trail aff ords SF DOY N County lakes, including hand side of the road with Th is trail begins on a visitors a fi rst hand look at Th ese two popular areas swimming, boating and the trail leading up the hillside meadow bursting the coal-mining heritage are nestled in the Cle Elum other water sports, fi shing, canyon. with wildfl owers. It climbs through the remains of quickly out of the meadow District of the Wenatchee hiking, horseback riding, Roslyn’s mines, at the through patchy sub-alpine National Forest northwest picnicking, cross-country 8 Yakima Rim Skyline railroad depot site and forest onto open rocky of Cle Elum and Roslyn. skiing, and snowmobiling Trail /Umptanum barn, and at Powder House all in the general region. Ridge: Road where dynamite was SFYd stored. You may also view Take Main Street south the Coal Miners Memorial until it turns into Canyon located in Roslyn. Road. Turn right on to Th e offi cial trail is charted Umptanum Road (at the at 4.7 miles from Flagpole Subway & McDonalds) Park to Ronald with op- and follow for about 5 portunity to explore vari- miles. Turn left on to ous spur trails, as well as the unpaved, and historic going to the ethnic Roslyn Jacob Durr Road. Proceed cemetery where many of across the high plateau the miners are buried. and commence the steep, Th e “easy” trail is open narrow, rough descent to for multi-use, including the fl oor of Umptanum trekkers, horses, bicyclists, Canyon. At 4.1 miles from cross-country skiers, sled Umptanum Road is the dogs, and snowmobilers. It ford of Umptanum Creek. is closed to all motorized A 3-mile climb, for a total vehicles except for snow- 12.1 miles from Canyon mobiles in the winter. road, culminates at the 1 2 To get there from 1 1 North Trailhead – eleva- 1 3 1 3 6 1 0 tion 3375. A day hike out Ellensburg head west- 97 along the Umptanum bound on 1-90 and take 1 3 RONALD Ridge from Jacob Durr exit # 84 (Cle Elum / S. 14 ROSLYN 16 CLE ELUM Road is an easy picnic for Cle Elum). Exit right onto 9 970 Oakes Ave. and then turn children. Backpacking and 97 mountain biking is also left on First St. W. and 1 10 popular with cross-country continue to the Flag Pole THORP Park at First St. W and skiing opportunities in 15 ELLENSBURG the winter. Th e South South Cle Elum. 5 Trailhead is about 10 3 VANTAGE miles from the Damman 1 0 Swauk Forest 2 KITTITAS 8 7 Elementary School. Discovery Trail: 4 SF DY {/dC 1 See pages 6 & 7 for a more 821 In 1992 this trail was con- detailed county map structed by the Northwest Youth Group, a non-profi t 14 Salmon Spawning vehicles and horses in the Rock Climbing area of Taneum Lake, this Viewing Trail: The Frenchman Coulee area particular trail is for hikers S is one of the most popular only. rock-climbing destinations This trail is on USFS in the state of Washington; public lands but there are From Main St. turn right and has a good combination no signs leading to it. on Umptanum Road (at of sport and trade routes Drive toward Salmon the Subway & McDonalds) with over 200 routes in the la Sac on SR 903. After and travel for 1.7 miles. popular 5.10 range for the reaching the Old #3 in Turn right onto Manastash eager climber. The spec- Ronald, continue on SR Road. Travel 21.1 miles tacular basalt pillars were 903 for another 1.7 miles. and go just past the formed by erosion caused Turn left on Lake Cabins Manastash Campground. during the last ice age. The Road and drive straight Turn left at the “T” onto most popular time to climb on the pavement for four F.S. road 3100. Follow the here is from September tenths of a mile to an signs to Taneum Lake. At through November and unmarked dirt/gravel road five miles turn to the right March to early June due to on the left. Turn there and into a parking area at the the summer heat and the follow the dirt road on level trailhead. A Forest Service wind. A Vehicle Use Permit ground to the outhouses at pass is not required for this from the Washington three tenths of a mile. Here trail. Department of Fish & you can choose to park (the Wildlife is required. This road becomes steeper with 16 Green Canyon / area is a multi-use area used larger ruts) or continue Naneum-Wilson Trail Outdoor by climbers, hikers, fisher- down the more rugged dirt SF DY {/ men, campers and many road to an area just before dCJS Activities others. the river (you’ll see the old This region displays the bridge just ahead) where Frenchman Coulee is easily beauty of the valley from a located on 4.4 acres and is you can park. No permit is Popular Fishing Spots accessible off I-90. Head different perspective. This open year round. From N. required. The trail begins There are several fishing east from Ellensburg, area north of town offers Main St. turn right onto in forest and wraps back holes in the Ellensburg cross the Columbia River a variety of opportunities University Way. Continue alongside the Cle Elum area. Most are stocked and take exit #143. Follow for those with outdoor after the road turns into River. After paralleling the with rainbow trout and the signs for the Gorge interests including hiking, Vantage Hwy. Turn left river you will see log seats may also have yellow perch Amphitheater (Silica mountain biking, horse- on Naneum Road, pond placed where you can safely and sunfish in the waters. Road). Turn left onto Silica back riding, cross-country is on right. McCabe Pond view spawning Salmon in Mattoon Lake is located Road and go approximately skiing, snowmobiling, (see Helen McCabe State the waters below. This trail on 25 acres and open year 3/4 of a mile until Vantage and off-road vehicles. For Park). is now ADA approved. round. It offers good bank Road. Turn left here and go hiking, take Reecer Creek Salmon spawn in this area fishing for those who do just over a mile to the main road west and north to the usually from September not have boats. Internal Bird-Watching parking area. end of the county road and 15th – October 10th each combustian engines are Cornell’s Lab of continue north on FS Road year. This trail is a great prohibited. Disabled ac- Ornithology lists Kittitas Rock Hounding 35, climbing onto Table County as one of the 50 place to take a stroll or cessibility - Level 3. Small Kittitas County is known Mountain. At the end of best areas to bird in the have a picnic lunch during dock. It is located about a for the “Ellensburg Blue” the asphalt surface, go east country. There are a variety the summer months as mile on Umptanum Road, Agate (truly the only place on FS Road 3521 about of spots for bird-watching well. The trail is about a off of Canyon Road. A sign on earth where it is found) 3 miles to Trail #1371. throughout the county. quarter of a mile long. is posted on the left side but there are other various It crosses the road here, The general location packs at the road entrance that rocks, gems & agates to and there is no trailhead. a range of habitats into a 15 Taneum Lake: takes you back to the lake. be found as well. Some of The moderate trail is 6.5 small area, with a variety SN Fiorito Lake is located the more popular loca- miles in length. This is also of species present that have on 54 acres and is open tions are Red Top, Yellow The hike to Taneum Lake a special place for rock- fairly restricted ranges or year round. Good access Hill, Peoh Point area and is great for families or hounders to search for the habitat preferences. You facilities for shore anglers Quartz Mountain, Crystal anyone just wanting to take renowned Ellensburg blue can travel quickly from and car-topper boats, Mountain, Teanaway a nice easy stroll. The hike agates. Please call Rock ‘N’ lowland sagebrush (Sage but internal combustion Ridge, Lion Rock and is only 2.2 miles round trip Tomahawk Ranch at 962- Thrasher) up to Ponderosa engines are prohibited. Liberty. Most of the with very little elevation 2403 for more information Pine forest (White- Disabled accessibility level Ellensburg Blue Agates are gain. The trail winds gently on rock-hounding in this headed Woodpecker), 1 with trails to lake and now on private or leased downhill, curving along area. see American Dippers shelters. The lake is about land but you can check the mountainside through in snow-fed streams, and three miles southeast of Dry Creek, Highway 97, or old growth forest, open scan cliff faces for nesting Ellensburg. Follow Canyon Horse Canyon Road; or for meadows and rocky slopes. Prairie Falcons and other Road and take Thrall a small fee you can hunt on The lake is surrounded by raptors. Best months to Road. Turn left onto the Rock ‘N’ Tomahawk evergreen forest. There look for birds are May and No. 6 Rd. Follow until Ranch at 509-962-2403. are a couple of camp- June, but many species are you reach the lake on left. For more information and sites located at this lake. present throughout the 3-day camping is allowed rules & regulations on rock Although there are trails entire year. For more in- with no fee. Naneum hounding please contact one in which allow motorized formation contact: www. Pond is a local favorite for of our local rock shops in kittitasaudubon.org juveniles 15 & under. It is Ellensburg and Cle Elum. Wildlife Areas

1 L.T. Murray mile past the turn. Parking area is managed by the permit is required and can vegetation provides food is available at the site. Th e be obtained from any store Wildlife Area / Watt & Department of Fish & for birds such as chicka- gates at Robinson and Wildlife and requires a location that sells hunting dees, fi nches, pheasants, Robinson Canyon Watt Canyon are closed vehicle use permit. and fi shing licenses. California quail, hawks, SDY{FDU to all public use from late mallards, coyotes and cot- dhCJX| L November-early December 3 Wildlife Access Area 4 Paul Rogers Wildlife tontail rabbits. With over 50,000 acres of each year and re-open on dSj| Refuge: land, there are boundless From N. Main Street May 1st. For more infor- Th e Washington recreational opportunities, dSC go East on University mation call 509-925-6746. Department of Wildlife including hiking, mountain Located on Judge Ronald Way. Continue until the maintains the natural set- biking, horseback riding, Road, approximately one road changes to Vantage 2 Quilomene Wildlife ting of the park along the camping, sightseeing, mile from Ellensburg, a Highway. Turn left at Yakima River, providing picnicking, photography, Area 19.8 acre park provides a Pfenning Rd then right on public fi shing and scenic ATV / Quad vehicle use SDY{FD diverse wildlife habitat to Judge-Ronald Rd until you nature trails that (Green Dot road system), dhC L observe while walking on reach the Refuge. follow the river. Th e park groomed trails and paths. hunting and fi shing, sled- Th is wildlife area spans is located 3 miles south of Th e refuge consists of open ding and watching the an- “the breaks” between the Ellensburg. Follow Canyon fi elds, wetlands, and woods nual elk feeding in winter. Columbia River and pine- Road to Ringer Loop Road that provide temporary (Feed is generally put out dotted eastern foothills of and turn right. Follow the and permanent habitats for at 8:00 a.m., but elk are the Cascade Mountains, road until you see the pub- a variety of fl ora and fauna visible throughout the day). an area of shrub-steppe lic fi shing sign. A parking in the area. Th e variety of Th e landscape rises from ridges and numerous sagebrush steppe hillsides wild creek valleys. Th e to dense stands of pon- Quilomene area is located derosa pine and Douglas east of Ellensburg, north fi r and is home to a large of Vantage, and south elk herd, mule deer, bear, of Wenatchee. It has a spotted owls, northern gos- network of primative hawk, golden eagles, pile- roads suitable for 4WD, ated woodpeckers, salmon, mountain bikes, horses, migratory and local birds, foot travel, cross-country 97 beaver, and other small skiing and snowshoeing. RONALD mammals. ROSLYN Th e area is also home to CLE ELUM Take the Th orp Exit from a variety of wildlife, birds 970 97 2 Interstate 90 (exit 101); and wildfl owers. Remote 10 camping sites are also avail- head south on Th orp THORP Highway, and proceed able. Th e area includes the about ¾ mile to Th orp Whiskey Dick Wildlife ELLENSBURG 4 Cemetery road and turn Area in its south half, next 1 VANTAGE right (one mile south of to the Ginkgo Petrifi ed 3 KITTITAS the exit); travel west for Forest State Park and the 2.5 miles and turn left old Vantage Highway. Th e Colockum Wildlife Area on Watt Canyon Road. 821 is connected and lies to the See pages 6 & 7 for a more During the winter, the elk detailed county map feeding site is located one north of the Quilomene Wildlife Area. Th e wildlife 1 2

1 1 1 3

1 3 6

1 3 3 14 1 2 6 9 16 1 3 15 1 4

1

15 | – Fishing allowed 1 1 1 + – Boats without motors allowed S – Hiking 5 d – Wildlife Spotting C – Bird Watching Y – Cross Country Skiing U – Sledding F – Biking D – Horseback Riding F – Rock Climbing h – Hunting Allowed S – Rock Hounding j – Picnic Areas { – Snow Mobiling Allowed Z – Staffed N – Camping Areas f – Flower Identification c – Swimming Spot L – Off-road Vehicles Allowed X – Photography Opportunities & – Motorboats Allowed N – Viewing Tower O – Snowshoeing n – Waterskiing Allowed ^ – Boat Launch t – Parking Available h – Covered Picnic Area k – Playground c – Covered Swimming s – Sauna w – Jacuzzi 1 0 h – Weight Lifting 6 t – Tennis/Racquet Ball \ – Restrooms

16

1 1 6 2

4 1 PSE Wildhorse Renewable Energy Center

3 2 6 3 5 2 7

1 1 5 8 4

4 Scenic Drives & Historic Areas Liberty Ellensburg This well-preserved gold-mining town is listed in the National Historical Ellensburg was named after the wife of Register. Take University Way west John Shoudy, Mary Ellen and became to exit Highway 97 (the Blewett Pass incorporated in 1883. When the Highway) and watch for signs. Northern Pacific Railroad came to town in 1886 Ellensburg was being talked of as the “Pittsburgh of the West.” Due to Roslyn/Cle Elum its central location, many thought it a Roslyn (and Cle Elum) was platted as a natural site for the capitol of the soon- town site in 1886 due to the discovery of to-be state. But because of the 1889 large coal deposits underlying the region devastating fire of downtown Ellensburg, which helped fuel the steam engines for these hopes were extinguished. But the the Northern Pacific Railroad and it’s downtown was quickly rebuilt in what trips up the Cascade Mountains. When you see today and become the home to railroads converted to diesel engines, the State Normal School now known there was little market for this type of as Central Washington University. soft coal, and Roslyn’s last mine closed Ellensburg is still rich in its local history in 1963. During the thriving days of the and is well maintained with the help of mines, immigrants came from all over the Kittitas County Historical Museum the world to Roslyn and Cle Elum to and the Ellensburg Library. work the mines. Among other historic buildings and museums, there are also 26 old ethnic cemeteries (Roslyn).

Yakima Canyon: Lion Rock: Taneum Road Manastash Lookout Peoh Point: The Yakima Canyon From this scenic view- This scenic road ends up Take a short drive up to This scenic point offers provides numerous scenic point, you can see Mt. in the same foothills that Manastash Lookout to get spectacular panoramic views and picnic areas with Rainier, Mt. Adams, the Manastash Road winds a panoramic view of the views of the Cle Elum several turnouts located and the Stuart Range. through. After you reach Kittitas Valley and of the Valley. Elevation is 4,020’. next to the Yakima River. It’s great for picnicking, Taneum Junction there is Mount Stuart range. The The road leading to Peoh There are four recreational hiking, photography and a multi-use trail system elevation is 2672 ft. Travel Point is gravel for the first sites with camping avail- horseback riding and that is enjoyed by motor- I-90 east to I-82 east, the eight miles, the last two able through the Bureau of other outdoor activities. cyclists, hikers, horseback lookout is approx. 7 miles. miles are a primitive road. Land Management. A use Take Reecer Creek Road riders, and mountain Look for the well marked From Ellensburg drive fee or permit is required north for approximately bikers during the summer. road sign. west on 1-90 and take the from May 15 – September 11 miles until it becomes There are 4 campgrounds Cle Elum Exit 84. Drive 15 to park or camp at these FS Road 35 (Reecer Creek along the Taneum Road. Whisky Dick on South Cle Elum Rd sites. The canyon is home Sno-Park). Follow the road A Northwest Forest Pass Mountain: to Madison St. and turn to bald eagles, hawks, blue north for about 7 miles to is required at Taneum The high point between right. Turn left on 6th heron, and our region’s Lion Rock. Look for signs Junction. Ellensburg and areas to Street. Stay on this road somewhat elusive big horn along the way. No parking Take I-90 to Thorp (Exit the east is now the home as it curves around and sheep. This is a great scenic permits are required. This 101), turn left and travel of the PSE Wild Horse becomes West-side road. drive anytime but during is a great place to see deer approximately 1 mile to Wind Facility. Visit Continue past Mohar the spring and fall it is at and elk in spring. This the Thorp Cemetery the Renewable Energy Road. Turn left on USFS its best with the new spring road also leads to Liberty. Road. Turn right. Travel Center which boasts an Rd 3350 (also South Cle or autumn colors on the Snowmobiling is allowed 4 ¾ miles and turn left exhibit topics ranging from Elum Ridge Road), signed trees that bank the river at the Reecer Creek Sno- onto Taneum Road. As renewable energy to local “Peoh Point”. Continue for shores. Park. A Sno-Park Pass is you continue the road will natural history. The center 8 miles. Near the top, look required. Follow Main Street until become FS #33. At the end is located near the summit for a cattle guard and a it changes into Canyon and to the left is Taneum of Whisky Dick, just past sign directing you to Peoh Road. Continue south out Junction. mile marker 16, where you Point just before a 5-way of town where the road can enjoy panoramic views intersection. (first dirt road will lead into the Yakima of the Kittitas Valley and to left with a marker saying Canyon (SR #821). The the Columbia River Gorge. 3350 and 115). Follow this road continues to the city Take Vantage Hwy east primitive road for 2 miles of Yakima 40 miles from from Ellensburg 13 miles, to the point. Peoh Point is Ellensburg. turn left on Beacon Hill not accessible during win- Road. Open seasonally. ter snow and spring muddy season. 3 97

RONALD 6 ROSLYN CLE ELUM 970

97 10

6 THORP ELLENSBURG

1 VANTAGE 5 KITTITAS 2 6 4

See pages 6 & 7 for a more 821 detailed county map State Parks 1 Olmstead Place 2 Ginkgo Petrifi ed 3 Lake Easton State 5 Helen McCabe State travelers past high trestles State Park Forest State Park Park / River Walk Trail Park / Interpretive with spectacular views of Trail the valley below, moun- jSY Z SdjZ jS{ Y c|& tainous terrain, sagebrush Olmstead Place is one of Th e Ginkgo Petrifi ed +dC |S desert, arid scrublands the fi rst homesteads in Forest is one of only four Lake Easton State Park Th is day-use only park and charming country- the Kittitas Valley and locations in the world is a forested, 516-acre facility and interpretive side farmlands of the celebrates the legacy of the known to have petrifi ed year-round camping trail was created by the Columbia Basin. Hikers, family farm. It features the Ginkgo trees and en- park with access on the Kittitas Environmental bicyclists, equestrians, original log cabin, barns compasses 7,469.88 acres shores of Lake Easton in Education Network wagoners, cross-country and authentic materials of land with freshwater the Cascade Mountain (KEEN) in 2006. Th e skiers, snowshoers and from the late 1800’s. Th e shoreline on the Wanapum foothills. Th e park has trail loops around McCabe dog sledders can discover .75-mile Altapes Creek Reservoir. Th e Natural beautiful mountain views pond (a popular fi shing the rugged beauty of the Trail runs from the red Areas consist of a series of and trails to explore in the spot) and off ers family fun, Pacifi c Northwest by trek- barn to the Seaton Cabin short trails through a pre- summer and cross country a learning experience and king this unique trail that School House located at historic lake bed; including skiing and snowmobiling mostly year-round access. follows the path of the old the north end of the park. a paved trail down to the trails to enjoy in the win- Interpretive brochures are Chicago-Milwaukee-St. A trail guide is available to “Indian Rock Pictures”. An ter. Lake Easton State Park available at the self-serve Paul-Pacifi c Railroad, also interpret the farm and the Interpretive Center over- is a great spot for hiking, information bulletin board known as the Milwaukee plant life growing along the looks the river below. You biking, fi shing, boating, located at the beginning of Road. Th is family-friendly stream bank. Th e park also may also notice a variety of swimming, wildlife and the trail. trail has a light gravel features carefully restored wildlife in the park such as birds, camping, canoeing, surface, a gentle and easy- historic gardens and can be deer, elk, coyotes, rabbits, Follow Main St. south, and kayaking. it will turn into Canyon to-negotiate grade and booked for weddings or par- birds, lizards and rattle- camping along the way. From I-90: Take exit #70, Road. Continue for about ties. During the winter the snakes. A State Park Parking park is open to cross-coun- and follow signs to the 5 miles. Th e State Park Th e Interpretive Center Permit is required at all try skiing and snowshoeing park. It is located one mile is located just past Th rall is open from 10:00am- trailhead parking areas. (no groomed trails). Park west of the town of Easton. Road on the left hand side. 6:00pm May 16- During the winter season a Hours: April 1 - Sept. 30 Signs are posted. September 15th. (509-856- Non-Motorized Sno-Park from 6:30am to dusk and 4 Wanapum State 2700). Th e Interpretive Permit is required. Th e Oct.1 - March 31, 8am to Park & Columbia River 6 Iron Horse State Trails are open year round: Park is open year-round ex- dusk. Free public tours are Park/John Wayne Trail October 1-March from jnc | ^ + cept for the closure of the given every weekend from 8:000am to dusk; and Two miles south of SDY{F tunnel during the winter 12:00pm – 4:00pm. April –September from Vantage, the park’s grassy, Th is is a 1,613-acre park months. 509-925-1943 6:30 am to dusk (509-856- tree-fi lled area features that includes the John From Main Street heading 2710). Th e park is located picnicking, swimming, Wayne Pioneer Trail. south, turn left (east) on an easy 27 miles east of boat ramp, trailer park and With more than 100 Mountain View Ave. As Ellensburg on 1-90 to the camping. Th is is a popular miles of trails extend- you head east, this road will Vantage Exit. Continue area for water skiing and ing from Cedar Falls in turn into Kittitas Highway. north on the Old Vantage soaking in the sun. the Cascade Mountains to the Columbia River Turn right (south) on Hwy. Follow signs to the From I-90, take the North Ferguson Road. At Ginkgo Petrifi ed forest in Central Washington, Vantage exit, proceed the John Wayne Pioneer the end of the road you will Interpretive Center. south following the signs. come upon the homestead. Trail is perfect for long or 509-856-2700 short trips. Th e trail leads in a park-like setting that 1 Kittitas County the hub for recreation and invites a stay. The park historic research. It also Historical Museum is open from Memorial includes the Depot Café. The museum houses Day through the end exceptional and diverse of September, there are 15 Wanapum Dam and collections showcasing interpretive signs to guide Tourist Center the history of the Kittitas youon your self-guided Valley in 9,000 square feet Artifacts, photos and art tour. Weekend tours are provide an interesting and of permanent and changing available. educational insight into the displays. Special events Foe more information & lives of Native Americans, and hands-on programs hours call: 509-964-9640 fur traders, soldiers, miners are also offered throughout and ranchers. Public viewing the year. 1 2 Roslyn Museum of the dam’s powerhouse, Located at 114 E. #rd Ave. This historic museum is generator gallery and fish- For more information & full of early coal mining viewing room is available. hours call: 509-925-3778 equipment, antique furni- Arrange group visits in ture and an extensive col- advance. Take I-90 east to 2 Gallery One lection of old photographs. Vantage at Exit #136. Cross Featuring contemporary The museum also features the Columbia River and art, this gallery is a reward- Museums the collection, “Roslyn turn south onto Highway ing attraction to the city. Cemeteries,” which com- 243. Watch for signs. 509- Located at 408 1/2 N. pliments the unique ethnic 754-3541 or 509-764-0500 Pearl St. Galleries cemeteries. Established Foe more information & & Points of Interest in 1886, Roslyn’s story 1 6 Cle Elum Fish hours call: 509-962-2670 preserved in its downtown Hatchery 6 9 museum offers you a trip Begun in 1997 and 3 Clymer Museum of Leah Polacek Dick and Jane’s Spot This unique and reflective through time spanning 120 sponsored by the Yakama Art Butterfly Garden work of art has received na- years. Guided tours are Tribe the goal of the Cle As a tribute to the Established in 2006 and tional attention. It is also available upon request. The Elum Supplementation and late John Ford Clymer located on the Central the home of the artists who museum is located at 203 Research Facility is to boost (Ellensburg’s native son), Washington University started this endeavor over Pennsylvania Ave. the production of wild fish the Clymer Museum of campus, the Butterfly 30 years ago. There have Foe more information & through supplementation Art is located at 416 N. Garden serves as a unique been over 35 artists who hours call: 509-648-2355 techniques and to evaluate Pearl St. and educational sanctu- the program’s long-term suc- have contributed to the Foe more information & ary for butterflies and as a 1 3 cess; and to educate people. house and landscape. It is Carpenter House hours call: 509-962-6416 place of reflection. There At the facility guests learn located at 101 N. Pearl St. Museum & Gallery is also an interpretive about the work being done walk illustrating the life This beautiful 1914 4 Sarah Spurgeon and how they can contribute cycle of the butterfly with 1 0 Frontier Village Mansion holds the story of Gallery: Cle Elum’s first successful to the success of the salmon plants and trees that are Located at the Kittitas runs in the Northwest. Randall Hall houses native to Kittitas Valley County Fairgrounds this banker and his family. The CWU’s premier art gallery Carpenter family donated Visitors may walk through and Central Washington. village is a showcase for the facility on a self-guided that features contemporary The garden, located next to original cabins and build- the house, with all of its art exhibits throughout the original furnishings, in tour or arrange to partici- Mitchell Hall, is dedicated ings from the valley’s past, pate in an educational tour year, as well as graduate art 1989 in order to preserve to Leah Kinney Polacek, a including the original trad- with the summer’s hatchery students’ theses. its history. In addition to 1995 CWU graduate and ing post, Robbers’ Roost. hosts. Foe more information & teacher. Tours may be arranged by the museum, the building hours call: 509-963-2665 contacting the Fairgrounds boasts an art gallery by From Ellensburg head west 7 Children’s Activity office. 509-962-7639. the High Country Artists on I-90 and take Exit 84 5 Chimpanzee by which whom provide (Cle Elum). Turn left on 1st Museum: Ave in Cle Elum. Next turn and Human 1 1 Thorp Mill docent and care-taking A great place to stop with services for the museum. left on So. Cle Elum Rd Communication Built in 1883, the Thorp the kids for some “hands Located at 301 W. Third and then right on Charter Institute (CHCI) Grist Mill offers another on” fun & activity. Located St. in Cle elum. Rd (before the bridge). In Founded by Roger and glimpse into the agricul- at 118 E. 4th Ave. Foe more information & less then a mile turn left on Deborah Fouts, the insti- tural history of the area For more information & hours call: 509-675-7639 Spring Chinook Way. The tute offers Chimposiums hours call: 509-925-6789 and is one of the few mills main office to the Cle Elum - one hour educational left in the state and the 14 Milwaukee Road Fish Hatchery will be at the workshops involving the 8 CWU Japanese oldest industrial artifact in Depot end of the road. world renowned chimpan- Kittitas County. The Grist Foe more information & Gardens In 2006 the 1908 zees who have acquired CWU’s Japanese garden, Mill was powered by water hours call: 509-656-2287 extensive American Sign from the Yakima River Milwaukee Road Depot designed by renowned in South Cle Elum was Language vocabularies. landscape architect Masa and was used to provide Reservations are recom- feed for livestock, and flour successfully restored by Muzano (Lake Oswego, the partnership of the mended for the weekend Ore.) combines the natural for the local residents. programs. In 1906, the wheels were Northern Kittitas County beauty of the Kittitas Historical Society and the Foe more information & Valley with a traditional used to generate electricity. hours call: 509-963-2244 Located off I-90 Exit 101, Cascade Rail Foundation. Japanese flavor. The depot is situated in Iron west of Ellensburg, the Horse State Park along the beautifully restored mill is John Wayne trail and is at 1 Irene Rinehart 3 Rotary Park Riverfront Park/Trail: kdSFh\ DSjcY F ^tC Picnic shelter, two chil- There are two options dren’s playground struc- to explore this city park. tures, restrooms, 4 youth Immediately on your left baseball fields, 2 full sized when you pull into the softball fields, 2 full sized park entrance there is a baseball fields, walking/ parking lot. Park here to bike trail which connects relax and enjoy the Yakima to Irene Rinehart Park, River. There is an easy and 15 acres of multi-pur- trail that follows along pose turf area. Located at the river and will wrap 900 West Third Avenue. around to the other side of Carey Lake, then continues 4 Ellensburg Memorial under the freeway and on Park and City Pool to Rotary Park. This trail hkcswh is used by cross-country Located at Chestnut and skiers during the winter. 6th avenue, Memorial Park The second option is to provides picnic shelters drive straight at the park and tables, a barbecue grill, entrance on a narrow but children’s playground, paved road to the lawned horseshoe pits, basketball, park area along Carey and a large open turf area. Lake. Here you may enjoy The facility is equipped a peaceful picnic, wade or with a weight room, sauna, swim in the lake, take an Jacuzzi, Olympic-size pool inter-tube out in the pond, and wading pool. (509- or just enjoy a little sun- 962-7211). The park is bathing opportunity. This adjacent to the pool. is a great spot for all ages as well as for bird watch- 5 Reed Park ing (check out the First dSU Saturday Birdwalk at 8am You will discover a each month) and biking. great birds-eye view of Other amenities include a Ellensburg, the Ellensburg boat landing, sand volley- Rodeo arena, Kittitas ball, picnic and barbecue County Fairgrounds, facilities, hiking/biking Central Washington trails, and grass areas. University’s campus, the Take Main Street South Kittitas Valley and the until it turns into Canyon Stuart Mountain Range. Road. Take a left at Located on the Westside Umptanum Road. After of Craig’s Hill there is the about a mile, the park en- Sagebrush Trail to explore. trance will be on the right. During the winter kids can be seen sledding down the 2 Ellensburg Racquet hills in this area. & Recreation Center Head east on Third Avenue hts k from Main St. Follow until 3 heated indoor ten- you reach Maple St. Turn nis courts, 3 racquetball left and then turn onto courts, and a fitness/weight Craig Avenue. Follow Craig room. Men & women’s Avenue northeast. The park locker rooms with saunas. will be at the top of Craig’s City Parks Recreational activities Hill and across from the including birthday par- American Legion building. ties, Tiny Tots Sports for 7 Skate Park 8 McElroy Park 9 Kiwanis Park children 3-5 years old, 6 Lions/Mt View Park Ramps, jumps and rails for dSjk Shk\ In-Line Hockey, Indoor hk Playground and indoor skate boarders. Located Walking trails, pond, Picnic shelter, children’s 2 soccer fields, baseball at 2nd and Pearl St and natural areas, picnic tables, play structure, basketball, senior walking. Located at field; outdoor roller hockey 6061 Vantage Highway. across from the Police natural play structure; junior baseball field, rest- rink, picnic shelter, bar- Station. 1703 Brick Road rooms; Follow Main St. becues, toddler and youth North until you reach the play structures, restrooms. Please refer to the city map on the back cover for park on the right hand side Located at 1200 East city parks and points of interest located within at 14th avenue. Seattle St. the Ellensburg City limits. 18TH AVE 8

WALNUT ST WALNUT BROOK LN JUDGE RONALD RD 5 TO I-90 DEAN NICHOLSON BLVD Paul Rogers UNIVERSTIY WAY 14TH AVE OKANOGAN ST ST COLUMBIA 4 Wildlife Refuge BRICK RD 13TH AVE 9 CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY 12TH AVE 8 ALDER ST 11TH AVE 6 RAILROAD TRACKS 10TH AVE D ST C ST B ST A ST 9TH AVE UNIVERSITY WAY To Ellensburg Racquet & Rec Center UNIVERSITY WAY 2

VANTAGE HWY POPLAR ST POPLAR 7TH AVE WATER ST WATER PINE ST PFENNING RD

RUBY ST RUBY 4 1 0 MAIN ST MAIN 6TH AVE PEARL ST SPRAGUE ST SPRAGUE

ANDERSON ST 5 5TH AVE CHESTNUT ST CRAIG AVE 3 ST SAMPSON

RAILROAD AVE 4TH AVE 7 2 3 4TH AVE

ELLIOT ELLIOT ST 3RD AVE 3RD AVE3RD AVE 1 2ND AVE 2ND AVE 7 1ST AVE 1ST AVE 9 IRENE RINEHART TO ROTARY PARK TRAIL POPLAR ST ST MAPLE CAPITOL AVE

WASHINGTON AVE 1 TACOMA AVE

MANITOBA AVE 6

MOUNTAIN VIEW AVE

CANYON RD I-90

ANDERSON RD YAKIMA RIVER YAKIMA UMPTANUM RD Ellensburg N & Vicinity 1 TO I-90

Brochure produced by the Ellensburg Chamber of Commerce. ©2010. All rights reserved.