Trail Work at Cheese Rock – Trailfest

Help us improve the popular Cheese Rock Trail! It’s in need of erosion control, so we will be installing cribbage where the trail crosses steep slopes. Activities in this event include carrying tools and materials to the site (a quarter mile walk), digging, building and installing wood trail structures, and backfilling tread with dirt.

This event is part of the Teanaway Trailfest Fundraiser. After the event, volunteers are invited to participate in mountain bike shuttle rides up the Cle Elum Ridge and end the evening with a celebration at Dru Bru in Cle Elum.

For safety, volunteers are required to wear:

• Long pants (we’ll be working with tools, so no shorts!)
• Sturdy, close-toed shoes (absolutely no sandals)

In addition, we recommend that participants bring:

• Warm layers, especially during the fall, winter, and spring
• Rain gear
• Big sack lunch
• Water for the day
• Small daypack for lunch, extra layers, etc.

Directions: Start at I-90 exit 85 (Cle Elum). Go east on SR-970 for 6.9 miles. Turn left on Teanaway Road. Go 7.3 miles. Turn left on West Fork Teanaway Road for 1 mile, and you will arrive at the West Fork Trailhead.

The Teanaway Community Forest - West Fork Trailhead is a popular access point for outdoor recreation in the Teanaway Community Forest, located in central Washington. This area is known for its scenic beauty, diverse ecosystems, and excellent opportunities for hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, and wildlife viewing.

Cheese Rock is a short, popular out-and back-trail that climbs up stunning sandstone terrain. The top rewards the hiker with a serene view and the aptly named Cheese Rock.

Trailhead Details:

• Location: Near Cle Elum, Washington, within the Teanaway Community Forest
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