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Over the years the Cross State Ride has become a diverse group of Sojourners from around the world coming together to enjoy the trail, the beauty of Washington state, and the unique communities along the way. The group consists of horses & riders, wagons, cy- clists, and hikers. There are also some who come just for the time to stay in camp, visit, and welcome back the weary travelers. No matter the mode of travel everyone finishes the day with stories unique to their group.
Horse and riders make up the largest group on the cross-state ride. Through rain, snow, sleet, and heat they keep traveling down the trail. This ride provides a unique opportunity for the horse and rid- er to build a bond that you don’t always get in other situations both with each other and those they see on the trail.
Everyone is excited to see the wagons come on this ride. Well, with the exception of the horse that has never seen a wagon, but what an opportunity to learn about something new. Our teamsters are a great group of people. What a way to travel. Many times they open their empty seats to others. It is a great way to share sto- ries and see the countryside as you roll down the trail.
Hiking the trail gives a unique perspective that you may not get when riding or on a wagon. It slows the pace down and allows you to see things you may miss otherwise. We have had a few hik- ers over the years but I think only one can claim hiking the trail 11 times. Think of the stories Rusty can share.
Over the past years we have had a few cyclists on the ride. How- ever 2016 was our largest group with approximately a dozen par- ticipating. What a great group of people to share the trail and tales with.
Hikers, bikers, riders and wagons all come together helping each other, learning, fellowshipping and working together as they trav- el across the state. Life time friendships are made on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
Table of Contents
1 Trail Route & History 3 Schedule 4 Daily Schedule, What to bring 5 Ride Rules & Etiquette 7 Tips for Cyclists & Hikers 8 White scarf award 9 Easton 11 Cle Elum 13 Thorpe 15 Ellensburg 17 I-90 19 Wanapum Dam 21 Warden 23 Lind 25 Ralston/ Marengo 27 Revere 29 Ewan 31 Malden 33 Rosalia 35 Tekoa 37 Services for You 45 Services For Your Horse 47 Permit Contact Information For individual use 48 Help Save The Trail
Created by Stacy Gesell Revised March 2018 1
John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders The Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail History The Milwaukee railroad built the Chicago to Seattle line between 1906 and 1909. In 1915 the section from Othello to Seattle was electrified. The last train ran in 1972 and the route was abandoned in 1980. There was immediate contro- versy on how to use the right of way. Chic Hollenbeck, founder of the original JWPWR group, spearheaded the effort to convert the right of way to a trail. The Trail is now administrated and maintained by two state agencies. Washington State Parks supervises the western piece from Rattlesnake Lake to the Columbia River and the far eastern piece from Lind to Tekoa. The central piece from the Columbia River (Beverly) to Lind is supervised by the Department of Natural Re- sources (DNR).
Route Following the route of the old Milwaukee Railroad the trail is open to all non- motorized uses the gentle gravel surface is popular with cyclists, hikers, birders, horseback riders, teamsters and cross country skiers. The western segment of the trail to the Columbia river has marked trailheads, a well maintained surface, con- trolled access and good signage. It is characterized by mountains, high trestles, irrigated farm land and high desert. Bisecting small ranching communities the eastern segment is more primitive crossing large pastures and open rangelands.
Heading east from Rattlesnake Lake near Seattle, the trail climbs its way up the Cascade mountains, passes through a 2.3 mile long tunnel, and winds along the edge of Lake Keechelus. After passing through irrigated farmland and detouring thru Ellensburg around CWU it descends down a series of nine switchbacks to the Columbia River. The JWPT Continues from the Columbia River (Beverly) to Smyrna Crab Creek. Due to live rails in some places a detour is necessary from Smyrna to Warden. Other than a mile or so riding on the road near Lind the trail is continuous thru range land from Warden to Cow Creek, where a detour is neces- sary from Ralston through Ritzville to Marengo. Marengo to Ewan goes through the channel scab lands with a private land issue just west of Ewan. Permission to cross is possible with a phone call. Because of a missing trestle at Rock Lake Road and private land issue one must take a very pretty detour thru a Pine forest from Ewan to Hole in the Ground Road before rejoining the JWPT and then a con- tinuous trail to Tekoa on the Idaho border.
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History Highlights of the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
Dec. 1981: WA State purchases the Milwaukee Railroad (212.9 miles & 4.024 acres) for $1.9 million. June 1982: First organized ride JWPW&R, Easton to Thorp in 2 days. Oct. 1982: 19 riders & 3 wagons from Wanapum Dam to Ellensburg. Jack Price’s run-away ended his trek. April 1983: 206 riders & several wagons from Ralston to Othello encountered snow, wind, and rain. April 1983: WA St House of Reps approved bill for non-motorized trail April 1983: WA ST Senate approves legislation that preserves the right-of- way as a trail managed by the Department of Resources (DNR). March 1984: Equestrian groups worked to have WA ST Parks to manage the trail from Easton to Tunnel 47. May 1984: 150 riders and several wagons ride from Warden to Kittitas Jan. 1985: After much discussion a compromise was reached to name the Trail the John Wayne Pioneer Trail in the Iron Horse State Park. May 1985: “ First Cross State Trail Ride” from Easton to Tekoa in 2 weeks Everyone loved it and a ride each year ever since. 2006: WA ST Parks increases management to include Lind to Tekoa, but per- mit system still in place. 2015: Attempt to close trail and give Trail to adjacent land owners from the Columbia River to Malden. 2016:WA ST Parks hold hearings and works out a plan to save the JWPT 2018: WA ST Parks changes the name to Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail
How Can You Help Save the Trail?
Check Inside Back Cover
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Schedule
Day 1 Easton Day 2 S Cle Elum Day 3 Thorp Day 4 Ellensburg Day 5 I-90 Day 6 Vantage/ Wanapum Dam Day 7 Warden Day 8 Warden (Rest Day) Day 9 Lind Day 10 Ralston/ Marengo Day 11 Revere Day 12 Revere (Rest Day) Day 13 Ewan Day 14 Malden Day 15 Malden (Rest Day) Day 16 Rosalia Day 17 Tekoa Day 18 Good Bye & Thanks for another Year
4 Daily Schedule/
Sample Routine
5:00 Wake up/ feed/ pack up camp 6:30 Parking Committee leaves/ lead riders ride out 7:00 Truck & Trailers leave for next campsite 7:30 Early riders can ride 9:00 Bus returns / ride out 9:30 (30 min after bus arrives) last rider out 4:30 Camp meeting 5:30 Dinner/ Visit/ Prep for next days ride
*subject to change. Changes will be announced at camp meet- ings.
**All mileage listed are approximations and are not exact
Suggested Items for Each Days Ride
Small 1st aid kit for rider Small 1st aid kit for horses Flashlight/ head lamp (tunnel days) Collapsible water bucket (water truck will be at approx. 1/2 way points) Water bottle Lunch/ snack Pocket Knife Phone (kept on your person) Ride committee phone list Rain jacket Camera Bailing twine/ rope/ or leather strap for emergency repairs
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Camp Etiquette & Ride Rules
The Wagonmaster and/or Club Officer make all final decisions.
If dismissed, no refunds.
Do not arrive at the night campsite ahead of the bus.
NO!!! Fire Arms Stallions or Foals Alcohol on the trail Illegal drugs, Racing or Rodeoing (on the trail, in the camp, town or anywhere else!)
x Dogs must be restrained. If your dog is out and about on a leash the leash must be in-hand to a human
x Each rider is responsible for his/her own sleeping and food arrangements
x The club water tank is for 1/2 way rest stop and emergency use only
x Clean up your campsite
x All individuals are responsible for their own garbage disposal
x Proper manure disposal will be announced at each nightly meeting. (Bring bags for disposal.)
x Don’t tie horses to growing trees. Never leave horses unduly unattended. Do not let your horse run loose
x Smoke with great caution
x Officers will announce next day’s plans at the nightly meetings
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Trail Etiquette & Safety Rules x Never pass the lead rider. Do not ride out of camp before 7:30 a.m x Stay ahead of drag riders/ Wagon x For safety reasons, all wagons leave camp before riders 1st 3 days x Everyone must be out of camp within 30 min after the bus returns x Stay on the designated trail . Adjacent land is private property. x Close all gates unless otherwise noted x No dogs on trail x All kicking horses must have their tail tagged with a red ribbon x x When approaching horses from behind do not tail gate. x Pass with caution asking the rider in front for the go ahead. Pass at a slow pace. Green horses and novice riders do not need the distraction of racing or reversing riders x If someone is trying to pass slow down if possible to allow them to pass x Horses must be shod. Pads are highly recommended on all four feet x Parades: -When parading, keep horses in columns of two at all times, behind the flags -Allow space between you and the horses in front of you x Wagons: -Each horse drawn unit will have a minimum of two persons at all times, because of gates and other obstacles -Driving horses should not be left hitched if tied and unattended. -All equipment must be approved by the Wagonmaster.
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Helpful Tips for Cyclists The unexpected happens on the trail so in addition to the “what to bring” on page 4 you will want : x Extra tubes x tire pump with correct valve stem for your tire x Small tool kit x Green slime for the days with Goat Heads x Mosquito repellent & Sun screen x Extra snacks and water for energy
When needing to pass a horse make sure you give warning and wait for the rider’s ok to pass.
If a horse is needing to pass you: Move to side of trail but not hidden so the horse can see you. Talk to the rider so the horse can hear you.
Helpful Tips For Hikers
See what to bring on page 4
Choose good shoes that are broken in before the trip
Get an early start and pace yourselves some of the days are long
Communicate your plans & schedule with lead & drag riders
When meeting horses on the trail: Do not hide off to the side. Talk to the riders so as not to startle the horses.
Have a plan B for longer days
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White Scarf Award
A very special feature of the annual Cross State Ride is the White Scarf Award. This is given to any rider, driver or helper who completes 100% of the Trail scheduled to be ridden and driven that year. The award is a white commemorative bandan- na imprinted with a map of the Trail Ride.
Guidelines x On the first or second day of the Ride– sign up and obtain a Ride Record Form from registrar x As each days ride is completed present the record form to the official to be signed x Ride 100% of the Trail scheduled to be ridden that year. x Be present to receive your Cross State Ride Scarf Award on the last day of the Ride. (You will also get to be a part of the group picture!)
Previous White Scarf Award Recipients 9 Easton To Cle Elum Location: Double K Christian Retreat Center
History: Named by the Pacific Northwest railway for its location near the east end of the Stampede Tunnel, Easton was also the birthplace of Sherwood Harry Egbert. Egbert was president of the Stu- debaker-Packard Corporation and the Studebaker Corporation from February 1961 to November 1963 where he played a key role in spearheading the production of the Avanti.
Our hosts, the Double K Christian Retreat Center, started out as a boys home located on the shores of Lake Kachess and was aptly named Camp Kachess. It was later moved to its current location where the name was changed. In 1987 it was acquired by the Pa- cific Northwest Association of the Church of God. It is now used to host a variety of retreats for non-profit organizations.
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In Camp
Parking: Open Field
Water: Hoses
Manure: Scatter in field
Amenities: Restaurant, fuel
Special Instructions: No alcohol outside of your camp
On The Trail
Mileage to S. Cle Elum: 11 Miles
Type of Trail: Scenic ride, Bridges, Parallels I-90, Gates passable by walkers, cyclists & riders. Surface is crushed 5/8 minus and sections of small river rock.
Safety Issues: A portion of the trail follows close to train tracks
Driving directions to Cle Elum: From I-90, eastbound Take Exit #83 labeled “Cle Elum, S. Cle Elum”. Go 1 mile, curving over the freeway, past Safeway, and down the hill. At the first intersection with traffic light turn right (there is a city Information booth on the corner). Go 0.9 miles. (Road curves and crosses under the freeway, crosses the RR tracks and the Cle Elum River, and becomes 4th or S. Cle Elum way.) At Madison, turn right, and go about 0.2 miles. At 6th, turn left and go one block. At Milwaukee, turn right. The depot and the trail are on your left.
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South Cle Elum To Thorp Location: S. Cle Elum Train Depot
History: The name Cle Elum was Derived from the Kittitas word Tle-el-Lum (tliellԥm) meaning “swift water” This is a town rich with history & fun facts.
1883, 1884, 1886 - Discovery of coal ledges 1886 - The first Pacific Northwest rail arrived at the new station 1918- The great fire swept thru town. 29 blocks were destroyed but no lives were lost. The State Bank building built in 1906 was one of the few build- ings that survived the fire and still stands today 1921 - First organized ski hill west of the Colorado
Cle Elum was also home to: Douglas Munro - the only Coast Guardsman to receive the Medal of Honor Dick Scobee - Astronaut and commander of the Space Shuttle Challenger the day it exploded Patrick Deneen - Member of the 2010 Olympic Team as a free style skier
The Museum is full of interesting history on the rail system
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In Camp
Parking: Very tight. Please wait to put up corrals until all vehicles have been parked
Water: At faucets, hoses
Manure: Scatter
Special Instructions: Feel free to enjoy the Depot Museum’s Interpretive trail system. Please keep all vehicles & horses off these trails We are near private residences. Please be respectful!
Amenities: Restaurant in the depot. In Cle Elum: restaurants, gas, dump sta- tion, groceries, feed store
Recreation: Museums, parks
On The Trail
Mileage to Thorp: 18 miles / water stop 5 mi
Type of Trail: Scenic ride along the Yakima River with two train tunnels to ride through. The first tunnel has a bend so you need a flashlight. The second is straight and you can see the end. Gates passable by walkers, cyclists & rid- ers. Surface is small river rock with 3/8 minus at tunnel approaches.
Safety Issues: Two tunnels: A flashlight/ head lamp is recommended.
Driving Directions to Thorp: From I-90, take Exit # 101 labeled “Thorp Hwy, Thorp”. This exit is next to the large Fruit Stand and Antique Mall. Go north on the Thorpe Hwy through Thorp. Grist Mill Campsite is about ¼ mile past Thorpe on Right. Look for JWPW&R signs.
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Thorp To Ellensburg Location:: Thorp Grist Mill
History: Thorp’s history is centered on the railroads, both the Northern Pacific and the Milwaukee Road. The Historic Thorp Mill is one of few grain mills that has survived intact. The Thorp community has done a great job of preserv- ing the mill. Ice was cut from The Mill Pond in the winter and it was kept stored in sawdust. Trains on their way to Seattle would pick up a load of ice. Saturday of the Memorial Day Weekend is the benefit auction to support the Mill.
Photo from: www.thorp.org PhotoAce Fields
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In Camp
Parking: Large fields with lots of room & grass for the horses
Water: Potable water next to the restrooms
Manure: Scatter
Special Instructions: Please keep noise levels down as we are camped close to homes especially in the south field
Amenities: Restrooms (located towards the entrance of the fields), fruit stand, mini-mart & fuel station (located just off of I-90)
Recreation: Evening campfire if no wind
On The Trail
Mileage to Ellensburg: 11 miles
Type of Trail: Part black top from campsite to trail and thru town, fine grav- el footing on trail, farmland, ride thru Ellensburg as a group parade fashion
Safety Issues: Trail crosses long trestle that goes over live tracks and hwy look for train before crossing
We will be riding through Ellensburg –This will be done in a parade format where we will all ride thru town at the same time.
Northern Pacific Railway depot. Thorp, Washington
Driving Directions to Ellensburg: See the ride committee for driving directions. 15
Ellensburg To I-90 Location: Ellensburg Fairgrounds Pearl Street 1920
History: Home of Central Washington University and the Ellensburg Rodeo El- lensburg had its first business in 1872. Robber’s Roost became the first store in the area . It was purchased by John Shoudy who latter named the town Ellensburg for his wife Mary Ellen. Ellensburg received a Hook & Ladder Company, bank, and newspaper between 1878 and 1883. It was incorporated and became the county seat in 1883. The growing popula- tion and businesses brought the railway through in 1886. If it wasn’t for a fire in 1889 Ellensburg would have been a contender for being Washing- ton’s capital. The city received its water and sewer system in 1889 one of the first in Washington.
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In Camp
Parking:: Big grassy field
Water: At faucets, hoses, Note: there will be no water available in camp the next 2 days. You will want to fill up here.
Manure: Scatter
Amenities: Post Office, groceries, restaurants, fuel, feed stores, vet, farrier, RV dump, showers
On the Trail Mileage to I-90: 11 miles
Type of Trail: Farmland, sagebrush, fine gravel footing, 5 mile black top detour around the irrigation canal and Renslow Trestle
Safety Issues:
The irrigation district has closed the road along the irrigation canal. Please use the black top road detour. The Renslow trestle will be open in 2020.
Detour: 5 miles along a road with hills and turns in order to go around irri- gation canal and Renslow Trestle.
Special Instructions: If you are hungry or need a pick me up along the trail stop for lunch or coffee in Kittitas. You can also brush up on your history of the JWPWR at the kiosk near the Depot
Driving Directions to I-90 campsite: From I-90 take exit #115 to Kittitas. Drive 1 mile North into Kittitas. Turn east (right) on 1st Ave, which becomes Parke Creek road. Go 2.6 miles and turn right on Prater road. Go .4 miles on Prater road, which crosses the free- way. Take the first left on Boylston and drive 3.3 miles to Stevens Road. Turn right on Stevens and take the first left down into the campground.
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To Vantage Location: Just off I-90 bordering military property
History: The I-90 camp is a part of the State Park system with camping available year round. The Trailhead was put in by the ARMY and is administrated by the army in conjunction with state parks. Just across from the I-90 camp on the other side of the freeway is the Wild Horse Wind and Solar Facility and Renewable Energy Center. Generating up to 500 kilowatts of electricity, this is the largest solar-power installation in the Northwest.
Recreation: Tour the wind turbines at the Renewable Energy Center, Pa- louse to Cascades Trailhead (throughout the year, permits are available at the kiosk at the trailhead)
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Parking: Large field
Water: No water at campsite
Manure: Scatter
Amenities: groceries, fuel, feed stores, laundry, restaurants (all in El- lensburg & Kittitas)
Special Instructions: Horses must be double secured (i.e. tied to trailer and in a corral)
On The Trail Mileage to Vantage: 23 miles
Type of Trail: -Sagebrush, cuts and fills, different types of basalts, great views. Trail surface: I-90 Trailhead to tunnel detour: Deep sand, hard for bikes. Tunnel detour: 1 1/4 inch crushed rock. Tunnel detour to Columbia River: 2% down grade, sand and fine gravel mix, great for bikes and horses.
The trail is uphill to the abandoned tunnel (approx. 1/3 of route) and then downhill to the Columbia River (approx. 2/3 of the route) (still pretty flat by trail standards but the steepest section of the whole Milwaukee rail to trail)
Safety Issues: This is a long day you may want to plan the pace of your horse, and yourself accordingly This trail goes through military property. You may encounter military personnel and equipment along the trail
Special Instructions: Water east of tunnel. Carry bucket. The tunnel is closed. Follow the detour.
Driving Directions to Vantage: From I-90, take Exit #136 labeled “Vantage, Huntzinger Road”. Drive south on Huntzinger road. Pass the Wanapum Dam Recreational area on your left (3 mi). Drive 2.3 miles further, and pass Wanapum dam, on your left. Continue to the first gravel road on your left (0.2 mi). This leads to the campsite. You may also drive 0.2 more miles where there is a second entry.
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Vantage/ Wanapum Dam To Smyrna/ Warden Location: Southwest side of the Dam along the river
History: Located 415 miles above the mouth of the Columbia River, construction start- ed in 1959. It took four years for completion with power being generated start- ing in 1963. The Dam is 8,320 feet long and 185 feet tall at its deepest point. The Wanupum Dam was named to honor the Native Americans living along the River between Vantage and Pasco.
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Camp Information
Campsite/ Parking: Located along the Columbia River in a large rocky area
Water: No water at the campsite.
Manure: Scatter
Amenities: Showers up the road at the park. Bring quarters
Special Instructions: Horses are not to go down to the water at the boat ramp. Do Not use it to water your horses. Safety issues!
On The Trail Mileage to Smyrna: 13 Miles
Type of Trail: Follows Crab Creek, Wetlands, farms, sandy tread great for horses
Safety Issues: Mosquitoes, Mosquitoes, Mosquitoes !! Use bug spray for both you and your horse (carry bug spray with you on trail)
No club water at 1/2 way point -carry bucket
Note for Cyclists: Due to goat heads, a sharp pointed grass, many bikers use slime in their tires to avoid punctures.
Special Instructions: Horses will need to be transported around the dam, and then transported again at the end of the ride to the next campsite.
Driving Directions to Warden: Drive east on highway 26 to highway #17. Turn north (left) and go 11.5 miles to Highway #170 (flashing yellow light). Turn east (right) towards Warden. Drive 3.8 miles and turn left on Oak. Drive one block, cross Railroad Avenue and park in the field between Railroad Avenue and the railroad tracks. The Trail passes just north of the camp.
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Warden To Lind Location: Across from Fire Department along the railroad tracks
History: The history of Warden almost has the makings of a movie with Doc Harris as the first resident and his son Ward being the namesake of the town. In 1905, Warden was largely made up of the members of the railroad camps building the Milwaukie railroad. Doc Harris set up his office close to the camps to heal the workers ailments while the women had to travel 12 miles to haul water and do laundry (and we complain about hauling a bucket of water to our horses from across the street). A school was started in 1903 and approximately 32 students attended. No western would be complete without a robbery where two men hopped off a rail car robbed the saloon; and a town fire in 1910 that destroyed half the town. Lose a horse or cow? You could check at the stock pond (now the local grocery) where the animals were kept until they were claimed or forfeited. The stories don’t end there . During WWII this quiet little town was mistaken for a practice bomb site and planes flying overhead dropped sand bags onto the sleeping patrons; a porch was knocked off and many sleepy residents pulled themselves out from under the beds only when they realized they were safe. Yes, this town seemed to be full of adventure.
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In Camp
Parking: Tight parking both sides of Railroad Avenue.
Water: Hoses
Manure: Scatter alongside railroad tracks
Amenities: Showers (at the Fire Station), Post Office, Restaurants, Laundro- mat, Groceries, Fuel, RV Dump, Auto Parts & Tire shop, Hardware store, Welding shop, Hair salons Othello: Feed stores, Shopping, Restaurants, Fuel, RV dump
Special Instructions: 2nd day is a rest day Please do not tie horses to trees.
Recreation: Tour of Hutterites
On The Trail Mileage to Lind: 20 Miles
Type of trail: Irrigated farmland, open range, Sandy trail, Water at Honey Buckets. Carry water bucket
Safety Issues: Due to Trestle being out there will be about 1 mi along a paved Road into Lind and a railroad crossing. Horses should cross on the tracks next to the road. Follow the hill up and camp will be on the left
Special Instructions: Leave a gate as you found it. Closed if closed & open if opened. If in doubt, close it. Horses, walkers, & Bikers should be able to ride around two of the gates .
Driving Directions: From Highway #170 (Warden), go east. (This is the Warden-Lind Highway). Drive 19.1 miles to SR 21 and turn right. Turn right on Neilson Rd The camp sight will be up the hill on your left. 23
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To Ralston
History: An old boxcar placed on a predetermined site along the Northern Pacific Rail- way in 1881 became the first station and the beginning of Lind. In 1888, the Nielson Brothers built the first residence which was followed by a store and a Post Office two years later. Some may wonder how the residents received their mail prior to this. It was as simple as a passing train throwing the mail off as it passed by. 1889 brought the first school. The town was incorporated in 1902 with the Milwaukee railroad laying its tracks on the south side of town soon after. These tracks became the trail we ride on today. As a side note, the Niel- son brothers named the North South streets in a way that would spell their names. They were only able to get as far as spelling “Nielson”
If you are interested in some of the best chicken strips & JoJo’s around or din- ner in the atmosphere of a true western bar then Jim’s Market or Slim’s is a great place to stop in this quaint town along the trail.
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In Camp (camp site developed by JWPWR)
Parking: On the trail at Washington State Parks Group Camp at Van Natter Street. Please wait to put up corrals until everyone is parked.
Water: Hose bib, but we will not be running hoses. Easy water fill up at fuel station at west edge of business district. Best to fill up in Warden.
Manure: Scatter
Amenities: Grocery store, Fuel/ Diesel, Post Office, RV dump, Restaurant/ Bar, Water (Fuel Station at west and east ends of town), Hitch rails & mount- ing blocks are within walking distance of the business district.
On The Trail Mileage to Ralston: 16 miles
Type of Trail: Farmlands, open range, footing varies from sand to 1 1/4” river rock
Safety Issues: There are a series of 3 short culverts that run under the freeway. There is also a potential for sagebrush gathered in the culverts. JWPWR mem- bers clean them out once a year.
Special Instructions: There will be 3 gates. Remember to reclose gates behind you.
Driving Directions to Ralston: From Lind campsite: Drive east on SR 21. In a mile you will cross Highway 395. Go 0.3 miles further and turn north (left) on to the Lind-Ralston Road. Go 12.7 miles further to the Ralston grain elevator and SR 261. Turn south (right) and go 0.1 miles 25 Ralston/ Marengo To Revere Location: along trail at corner of East Lind Ralston Rd & Hwy 261
History: Ralston was once a thriving town on the Milwaukee rail system and was named after the Ralston Purina brand. The community had many residents at one time, loyal ones that. Its Post Office was discontinued in 1975 (zip code 99175). An old school has been torn down, and ruins can be found behind the old hotel. The rail lines are gone and are now part of the Palouse to Cascades Trail. Randy Rota.
Keppler Memorial Park
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Parking: small field, parking is close wait to put Up corrals until everyone is parked Bicyclists can camp in grass at Keppler Memorial Park across from the Grange
Water: Limited from the well house & neighboring farms
Manure: Scatter
Amenities: Restaurants, Grocery store, Fuel all about 10 miles in Ritzville, community park with grassy area & playground
On The Trail Mileage to Revere: 17.5 miles
Type of Trail: Haul to Marengo. Unload and ride along the railroad bed through the Scab lands
Safety Issues: Short part of the trail is narrow with steep drop on both sides. RATTLE SNAKE COUNTRY!
Driving Directions: To Marengo: Exit #221 at Ritzville, head north to stop sign. Turn right on Wellsandt Road. Make a right on McCall Road. Make a right on Marengo Road. Follow to the end of the road. Park by the Trail.
Directly to Revere: Exit Ralston camp north on Hwy 261into Ritzville to intersection (Wellsandt Road). Turn Right (east) on Wellsandt Road and follow 5 miles to Hills Road. Turn right on Hills Road (should also be a sign pointing right “Benge”). The road heads south then east, makes several turns and the name changes several times. Follow pavement approx 10 miles, At intersection with Binge- Ritzville Road the road straight ahead becomes Harder Road. Continue on Harder Road to the end of the pavement, approximately 3 miles. Continue on gravel road about 1 mile the road turns north (left) and later on becomes McCall road. Follow the road north about 2 miles, to the intersection with Gering Road. Turn east (right) on Gering Road. (Be careful…this is an easy turn to miss). Go 1.9 miles on Gering to Revere road. (Note: Halfway down Gering it crosses the county line from Adams to Whitman and changes names from Gering to Larkin). Turn South (right) on Revere road. Go .8 miles down hill, road turns left. Camp is along road on left near the grain elevator. 27 Revere
To Ewan Location: Grain Elevator
History: The vice president of the Chicago, Milwaukie & St Paul Railway company, H.R. Williams, named the small town of Revere after Paul Revere. Never a large town it did have a depot, a store and a school along with the grain silos. ThepostoĸcewasinoperaƟonfrom1909to1935.
The Revere Wildlife area was acquired in 1992 under the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & WDFW Lower Snake River Fish &Wildlife conservation plan. It covers an area of 2,291 acres. Located on the edge of the Palouse the terrain is made up of grasslands and scablands with springs in the Rock Creek drainage. The Wildlife area is home to mule deer, coyotes, badgers among others. It also provides a habitat for many birds including but not limited to Pheasants, quail, and a variety of raptors. With crags, wildlife streams, ponds ,waterfalls, and an old ranch. The easy trails and roads make it a great place to explore this piece of Washington from horseback, wagon, bicycle, or on your own two feet.
Recreation: Side Rides on the Escure Ranch Please stay out of the irrigated field and cross the bridge on Rock Creek. Either enter just across the bridge or go up the road to a gate on the left. Great 2 mile road on the crest of the hill that is great for bikes and horses.
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In Camp (camp site developed by JWPWR)
Parking: The Washington State Parks Revere Group Camp is a large field with hitch rails. Camping is open from the large Tree to the end of the Field ,
No parking or horses near the elevators!
Water: At grain elevator—No horses at the elevators No water at next campsite– Fill up here
Manure: Scatter
Safety Issues: RATTLE SNAKE COUNTRY!
Special Instructions: 2nd day is a rest day.
On The Trail
Mileage to Ewan: 13 Miles
Type of Trail: Sandy to small gravel, Scenic farmland, high trestle, great rock formations, waterfall, last approx 3 mi along a black top road due to a trestle being out. The last 1 1/2 miles is on private property. See pp____ for access to trail for independent use, a lock combination is needed in Ewan.
Special Instructions: There is an optional side ride option along Rock Lake 6 mi down & back
Driving Directions to Ewan: Drive east past the grain elevators. About 0.5 miles past the elevators, the road Y’s. Stay left on Davis road (doesn’t go straight and parallel the trail). Go 2 miles. Take county road 4120 (Bowen), which Y’s right. Drive 2.9 miles to Y at Texas Lake Road; keep left. Road is now named Wagner. Drive 2.7 miles until you reach a paved road, #23. Turn east (right). Drive 4.2 miles. Turn left on to Rock Lake Road (this turn is well signed.). Look for JWPW&R signs 29 Ewan To Malden Location: Bailey Ranch
History: Rock Lake Length: 7 1/2 miles, Width: 1/2 to 1 mile Depth: 375 feet in places
St. John: With 537 residents in 2010, St. John is the closest town with busi- nesses. St. John was founded and named in the late 1880s for settler E.T. St. John. It was officially incorporated on March 10, 1904. St. John is also the birthplace of the twentieth governor of Washington, Mike Lowery.
Front St. St John Approx. 1880
30 Camp Information
Parking: Large field. Large vehicles will want to stay in the top section of the campground. Some natural mounds to park around
Water: No water at campsite, In town behind tire store
Manure: Scatter
Amenities: (In Saint John) groceries, fuel, propane, RV dump, restaurant, Post Office, drug store , water
Recreation: St John Golf Course
On The Trail
Mileage to Malden : 23 miles
Type of Trail: Very pretty detour, great vistas, pine trees, old homesteads, etc mostly on dirt and nice gravel road for the first several miles to Hole in the Ground Road where you will rejoin the JWPT. The tread all the way into Malden is sandy and great for horses. Gates: Three locked gates from Hole in the Ground Road to Pine City and no more gates into Malden. There is a short road ride detour thru Pine City.
Special Instructions: Ride around the grain elevator
Rock Lake
Driving Directions to Malden: Exit from the ranch and turn south (right) onto Rock Lake road. Go 2.7 miles to Highway #23. Turn left. Go 7.2 miles and turn left on Pine City Road. Continue 12.6 miles to Malden. Campsite is adjacent to Max Calapp Park.
31 Malden To Rosalia Location: Town Park
This picture of the Olympian was described as the first fast train to Malden (1911)
History: Incorporated in 1909, Malden was named after Malden, Massachusetts. Malden was also home to the largest locomotive roundhouse in the world.
Main Street 1909
A small community with a big heart, Malden has always welcomed us. Wak- ing up to The Sons of the Pioneers playing over the loud speakers, breakfast at the church for biscuits and gravy, a full hot dinner with pies for dessert, hot showers, a library with internet and a warm place to sit with friendly towns people, make for a memorable and welcoming resting point along the trail.
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Parking: Along the road– No driving on park grass
Water: Hoses from fire station
Manure: Pile at edge of the road
Amenities: In Town- Breakfasts ($), Dinner ($) showers (located in the town hall , by donation), Hair Salon/ gift shop; In Rosalia (approx. 15 min)- Groceries, fuel , Restaurants, propane, feed store in Cheney (approx. 30 min ) - Feed stores, laundry mat, large grocery, vet, etc. Special Instructions: 2nd day is a rest day.
On The Trail Mileage to Rosalia: 10 miles
Type of Trail: Scenic woodlands, canyon, trestle, 6 locked gates
Driving Directions to Rosalia: Drive east on Broadway (Malden Road). Go 5.9 miles and turn left on Rosa- lia Way. Drive 1.1 miles, through town. At 1st Street, turn left. (There is a large Assembly of God Church on the corner). The Rodeo Grounds will be on your left . Look for JWPWR signs.
From I-90 Note: These directions have not been confirmed; they are lifted from a map.
Rosalia is about 27 miles due south of Spokane, just off Highway #195. You can pick up #195 just west of Spokane. If you take this route you will enter Rosalia from the north. Watch for the Assembly of God church on the corner. Turn right at the church (1st Street) the rodeo grounds will be on your left.
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Location: Rosalia Rodeo Grounds
History: Established in 1872, Rosalia was named after the First Postmaster’s wife. The first settlers were two men, Mr. Daily and Mike Miller. Supplies for early set- tlers were from Walla Walla, a ten-day trip. In 1876, mastodon bones were unearthed in the area and are now housed in the Fields Museum in Chicago. In 1886, the Northern Pacific Railroad reached Rosalia. And now, the JWPW&R’s chug into town each May.
34 In Camp Parking: Large Field at rodeo grounds
Water: Hoses
Manure: Scatter
Amenities: Groceries, fuel (diesel), propane, restaurant, laundry, RV dump, feed store, Post Office
On The Trail
Mileage to Tekoa: 23 miles
Type of Trail: The trail is mostly sandy with a swampy area near Tekoa. (there is an option to detour onto gravel road) The trail will take you thru Wheat fields, and over some trestles. Gates: Locked farmer type gates at 7th Street in Rosalia & at Malden Pine City Road. No more locked gates all the way to Tekoa.
Special Instructions: Optional parade in Rosalia Saturday morning
Driving Directions to Tekoa: Turn left onto 1st Street. Go 0.3 miles Turn right on Rosalia Way. Part way through town, turn left on 7th Street (one block from the big clock). The street bends and goes up a hill and becomes Pandora Rd. In approximately 4 miles, Pandora intersects with Waterman. Turn left on Wa- terman and go one mile. Turn right on Fairbanks and go approximately 6 miles until it intersects with Hwy#27. Turn right on Hwy #27 go about 3 miles into Tekoa. Campsite is at the JUDYHOSDUNLQJDUHDDWWKH7HNRD59GXPSDORQJ+DQJPDQ &UHHNDWWKH6RXWKHQWUDQFHWRWRZQ :DWHUDYDLODEOH 0DQXUHSLOHDWORFDWLRQJLYHQ
For Directions to Spokane see Driving Directions to Rosalia (p 30) 35
Tekoa Location: Gravel parking area at the Tekoa RV dump along Hangman Creek at the South entrance to town.
History: A journalist for the Oregonian, F. P. Connell, decided to move with his new wife to what is now known as Tekoa. Here they started a Trad- ing Post serving the Native Americans in the area. F.P. Connell and his fam- ily were well respected by the Native Americans and the future white settlers in this area. The Connell’s were soon joined by George, David and Na- thaniel Huffman who settled on what is now the site of Tekoa. Originally, this community was known as Fork in the Creek. With the Post Office opening, it was decided to change the name. While standing on her porch looking out over the community of mostly tents, Mrs. Dan Truax (wife of one of the proprietors of the sawmill) was reminded of the Prophet Amos in the bible. In Hebrew, Tekoa means “City of Tents” . The name seemed fit- ting and has remained the towns name. Key dates for Tekoa are as follows: 1875 F.P. Connell and family –First white settlers in area 1883 the Truax brothers establish the sawmill 1884 Land was purchased for soon to be built railways 1889 Tekoa was officially incorporated
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In Camp
Parking: Gravel parking area at the Tekoa RV dump along Hangman Creek at the South entrance to town.
Water: available
Manure: pile at location given
Amenities: groceries, RV Dump station, fuel (diesel), propane, restau-rants,
On The Trail To the Idaho Border Mileage: 6miles (total down & back)
Type of Trail: Gravel roads and dirt trail through farm land and pine for- est. What a great way to finish! 37 Services For You Groceries: If you have a special need you can call ahead and they may be able to make special arrangements. i.e. a block of ice
Cle Elum: Safeway 804 W 1st St 509-674-2580
Thorpe: Fruit Stand & Antique Mall 410 Gladmar Rd 509-964-2474
Kittitas: Johnnys Market 509-968-3073
Ellensburg: Safeway 400 N Ruby St 509-962-5096 Super1 Foods 200 E Mountain View Ave 509-962-7770
Othello: Wal-Mart 1860 E. Main La Mexicana 81 W. Main
Warden: Town & Country Markets Inc 201 S Main St, 509-349-2323
Lind: Jim’s Market 113 W 2nd Ave 509-677-3581
Ralston (Ritzville): Ritzville Harvest Foods 610 W 1st Ave 509-659-1398
Ewan (St. John): Empire Foods 1 W Front St. 509-648-3744
Rosalia: Rosalia Market 610 So Whitman 509-523-3700
Tekoa: Tekoa Market 138 N Crosby St 509-284-3291
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Restaurants: Easton: Mountain High Hamburgers 2941 E Sparks Rd 509-656-3037 Parkside Café 2560 Sparks Rd 509-656-2531
Cle Elum: Lentines Italian Restaurant 212 W Railroad St (509) 674-9609 Mama Vallone’s 302 W 1st St 509-674-5174 El Caporal Mexican Restaurant 105 W 1st St 509-674-4284 Sahara Pizza 212 E 1st St (509) 674-5444 Homestead Restaurant 801 Hwy 970 509-674-5956 The Cle Elum Bakery 501 E 1st St Gunnars Coffee Shop 115 W 1st St, #2 509-674-2524 Twin Pines Drive-In, 1901 Hwy 70, 509-674-4362
Kittitas: Timeout Saloon- 509-968-1111 Stompin Ground Latte- 509-968-9200
Ellensburg: Morellis 5th & Main 509-925-7704 Ellensburg Pasta 600 N Main St 509-933-3330 The Tav 117 W 4th Ave 509-925-3939 Dakota Cafe 417 N Pearl Street 509-925-4783 The Soup Bowl 429 N Main St 509-933-3354 The Ranch House 1800 S Canyon Rd The Pasta Company 600 N Main Street 509-933-3330 The Porch 608 N Main St 509-925-4488
Othello: Golden Fountain Chinese 640 E. Main Checo's Mexican 623 N. Andes Rd Casa Mexicana 1224 E. Main Brunswick Bar & Grill 28 E. Main
Warden: Corral Restaurant 120 S Main St, Pamela’s Pantry 223 S Main St Taqueria Regio 113 W 1st St Subway 201 S Main St
39 Restaurants Cont. Lind: Slim’s Bar & Grill 121 N I St (opens at 4:00 ) Jim’s Market 113 W 2nd Ave 509- 677-3581
Ralston (Ritzville): Perkins 1604 S Smittys Blvd Taco Del Mar 301 Galbreath Way Starbucks 103 W Galbreath Way
St. John: St John Inn 4 South Main Street 509-648 3759 ͳ Ǥ ͷͲͻǦͶͺǦ͵ͺ
Rosalia: Red Brick Café and Bakery 509 523 2626 Hours: Fri and Sat: 7am to 8pm Weekdays hours vary Food Cart at Junior Rodeo Battle Days Royalty Spaghetti Feed at High School Fairlane Restaurant, & BAR 613 S Whitman 509-523-4730 Brass Rail 529 N. Whitman 509-523-3601 Rosalia Coffee & More
Tekoa: The Feeding Station 205 N Crosby St 509-284-3141 Hours: 7am to 2pm, 8 pm Saturday Sunday morning when we are in town Café Artesian 117 N Crosby St 509-284-3456 Éclair’s 136 S Crosby St 509-284-3040
Fuel/ Auto Shops: Cle Elum: Gillon Chevron 201 W 1st St 76 Mini Mart & Gas 1000 E 1st St Napa Auto Parts 104 W Railroad St
Thorp: ARCO station 410 Gladmar Rd gas/diesel
Ellensburg: Chevron 1710 S Canyon Rd Sunmart 1600 S Canyon Rd Trailer Parts and Repair (Ellensburg) Luft Trailer Sales 509-962-5445 Les Schuab 1206 S Canyon Rd 40
Fuel/ Auto cont.: Othello: Main St. Conoco Union 76 565 E Main St Binger's Shell Station 1220 S. 1st Ave Napa Auto Parts 1175 1st Ave Les Schwab 315 S. Broadway 509-331-5668 Autozone 1880 E. Main (RV Repair) 509-488-0103
Warden: Jr’s Economart 200 E 1st St Diesel 509- 349-2944 Pheasant Run Conoco 17705 WA-170 509- 349-2514 Napa Auto Parts 400 W 1st St 509-349-2331
Lind: Consolidated Grange Supply 318 W 1st St (credit card only) Country Travel Plaza Diesel 509-234-0850
Ritzville (Ralston): Chevron 101 W Galbreath Way Jake’s Texaco 1508 W 1st Ave Loves Truck Stop 1370 N. HWY 261 Diesel
St. John (Ewan): Primeland Co-op 102 E Front St Diesel 509-648-3480
Rosalia: Busch 1206 Whitman (credit card only) 509-523-3300
Tekoa: Busch Distributers Inc 101 Poplar St Diesel (credit card only)
Propane: Cle Elum: Ameri Gas Propane 716 E 1st St
Ellensburg: Amerigas 900 Industrial Way 509-925-5277 A1 Petroleum 1243 W University Way 509-674-2015
Othello: Ameri Gas 52 E Columbia St
Ritzville: Loves Truck Stop 1370 N. HWY 261
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Propane Cont.: Ritzville: Loves Truck Stop 1370 N. HWY 261
St. John: Primeland Coop 102 E Front St 509-648-3480
Rosalia: Smith’s Country Store 120 West 4th 509-523-3419
RV Dump: Cle Elum: Dump station between Shell Station & Cottage Café
Ellensburg: Dump Station at Rodeo Grounds & Ellensburg Water Dept across the Canyon hwy from the Flying J Truck Stop
Kittitas: Septic Tank Service Brown and Jackson- 509-925-1564
Warden: RV Dump in alley east of the senior center
Lind: RV Dump By grain silos west of the tractor dealership on the east end of busi- ness district
St. John: Primeland Coop 102 E Front St 509- 648-3480
Rosalia: Dump tank on Corner of 7th & Brockway Alley the combo for the Key lock is 1234
Tekoa: RV Dump at the south entrance to town
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Hardware: Cle Elum: Cle Elum Hardware & Rental 811 W Davis St 509-674-2700
Ellensburg: Woods Ace Hardware 310 N Perl St 509-925-2961 Ranch & Home 615 S Main St 509-925-6181
Kittitas: Kittitas Country Hardware 509-968-3368
Warden: Main Street Hardware Supply 509-349-9906
Othello: Ace Hardware 420 E Main St 509-488-5667
Ralston (Ritzville): Coast to Coast Hardware 108 W 1st Ave 509-659-0381
Ewan (St John): St. John Hardware & implement 3 E Front St 509-648-3373
Tekoa: Tekoa Hardware & Supply 102 S Crosby St 509-284-2261
Laundry: Cle Elum: Valley Laundromat 115 N Pennsylvania Ave
Ellensburg: Plaza Laundry 1801 N Walnut S
Warden: Town & Country Laundry Mat on Main Street
Othello: House of Laundry 250 E. Main
Rosalia: 610 So Whitman (connected with grocery store, open at owner’s discretion)
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Showers: Ellensburg: Rodeo Grounds
Wanapum/ Vantage: State Park 2.5 miles away. You will need quarters
Warden: Fire station
Malden: Town Hall in the City Park (please give donation)
Medical Clinics: Ellensburg: Valley Clinic 716 E Manitoba Ave 509- 925-3151 Kittitas Valley Comm. Hospital 603 S Chestnut S 877-615-9363
Othello: Othello Comm. Hospital 315 N 14th Ave 509- 488-2636 Fourteenth Avenue Medical Center140 E Main St 509- 488-6644
Ralston (Ritzville): Adams County Hospital & Clinic 903 S Adams S 509- 659-5408
Ewan: Medical Clinic (Colfax WA) 509-397-4717
Malden: 19 North 7th St (Cheney WA) 509- 235-6151 Firstcare Urgent Care Clinic 3016 E 57th Ave # 24, Spokane, WA 99223
Tekoa: ͳͳͷ ͷͲͻǦʹͺͶǦʹͶʹ͵ Mon– Wed, Fri 8:00-5:00
Other Services: Warden: Warden Welding Inc. 509- 349-2478 Beauty Shop: Inspiration by Emily S. Main Street Luisanas Salon S. Main Street 44 Recreation: Cle Elum: Iron Horse B & B-You can walk over and check out their gift area Roslyn Cemetery-This is a great historical site and holds lots of history of the early settlers Roslyn Museum—213 Pennsylvania Avenue, “Echoes of Our Past”, 509.674.4199 Carpenter House Museum- mansion, holds the story of Cle Elum’s fist success- ful banker and his family. Art display. Cle Elum Telephone Museum- Last service area to be changed over from man- ual to Automatic dialing by Pacific Northwest Bell (PNB) in 1966. Flag Pole Park- corner of W First Street and Stafford AvenueCentennial Park- 800 Block of E Third Street Memorial Park- corner of S Cle Elum Way and Grant Street City Park- Between First and Second Street on Pine Fireman’s Park- East of Memorial Park on Grant St (has restrooms)
I-90: Wild Horse Wind Farm
Wanapum/ Vantage: State Park 2.5 miles away
Warden: Tour of the Hudderites
Ralston: Community Park
Revere: Ride or hike on Escure Ranch
Ewan/ St John: St John Golf & Country Club 232 Lancaster Rd 509-648-3259
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Services for your Horse Feed Stores: Cle Elum: Cle Elum Farm & Feed 100 W 1st St
Ellensburg: The Old Mill 509-925-7394 Ranch and Home 509-925-6181 Mid-State Coop 509-925-3171
Warden (in Othello): Northwest Farms Supply 210 E. Columbia St. 509-488-4171 M-F 8am-6pm, Sat. 8am-5pm
Rosalia: Smith’s Country Store 120 West 4th 509 -523 -3419 8-5PM Sat 8-noon hardware, feed, western wear, propane, etc
Vet: Cle Elum: Cascade East Animal Clinic 902 E 1st St 509- 674-4367
Ellensburg: Valley Veterinarian Clinic Mark Hayden 509-925-6146 Ellensburg Animal Hospital 509-925-2833
Warden (Othello): Dr. Marvin Chamberlain 2780 S. Broadway 509-488-6206
Ralston (Ritzville): Ritzville Veterinary Clinic 1746 E Wellisandt Rd 509- 659-1112
Ewan (St John ): Dr. Andrea Miller Phone: 509- 648- 2338
Rosalia: Mary Widman E&M Veterinary Clinic 509-523-4390
46 Farrier: Easton-Ellensburg: Gary’s Farrier Service 509-260-1172
Ellensburg: Don Hampton 509-968-9502 509-856-8564 Jake Treat 509-551-7086 Scott Mason 509-933-2415
*This is not a complete list of all of the resources. See a ride committee member or someone who has been on previous rides if you are not finding what you need.
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Permit Contact Information For Campsites and trail use
Are You interested in coming and enjoying other times of the year? The trail is open for public use, you just have to have a permit. Listed below are the contact numbers you will need to get those permits.
Easton - I-90 trail head Lake Easton State Park Billie Meacham 509-656-2586
I-90 (Thru Military Reservation to Columbia River): Judy Jacobson Army military reservation 509-577-3337. Beverly (Wamapum)- Lind : DNR Mike Williams (Ranger) 509 - 925-8510 or Stephanie Margheim (Permits) 509-925-0984.
Lind - Tekoa: Blue Mountain Area 509-337-6457 Audra Sims (Area Manager) Clara (Permits & Combinations)
Ewan (private Property just west of Ewan): Todd Deckerson (gate access) 509-648-3626
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Help Save the Trail
Your participation in this ride goes along ways to show- ing how much this trail is enjoyed by many. If you would like to be involved in other ways contact one of these or- ganizations to see how you can help with saving this trail.
Palouse to Cascades Trail Coalition Palousetocascadestrail.org
Tekoa Trestle Association [email protected]
John Wayne Pioneer Wagons and Riders www.johnwaynetrailride.com
Friends of Washington State Parks wspf.org
Any of these organizations can direct you in ways you can get involved one easy way is to help with physical work on the trail and developing campsites.
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Special Thanks to
Judy Westall for her countless hours of organization and attention to detail that made this publication a reality.