Trail Work at Cheese Rock

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Date & Time
Sunday, May 18, 2025 | 9am - 12pm
Location
Teanaway Community Forest (West Fork Trailhead)
Event Overview

Help us improve the popular Cheese Rock Trail! We will be constructing drainage dips along the trail, brushing, and beginning to clear a corridor for a trail reroute. Activities in this event include carrying tools and materials to the site (a quarter mile walk), digging, pruning with pruners and handsaws.

Difficulty
Moderate
Age Restriction
Ages 14 and up
What to Bring

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.
Driving Directions

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 .6 miles. Turn right on Middle Fork Teanaway Road. Go 3.9 miles. Turn left into Indian Camp campground.

Additional Information

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.

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