Upper Yakima Basin

Working Toward a More Connected Landscape in 2021

November 22, 2021

In 2021, collaborative partnerships continued to be a driving force behind conserving natural areas across the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. These efforts are aiming to protect public

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The Future of the Thorp Grist Mill 

November 17, 2021

Imagine the sound of three floors of machinery, of massive gears and pulleys and canvas conveyor belts operating at full speed, turning grain into flour.   The Thorp Grist Mill is

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Salmon SEEson in the Greenway

October 12, 2021

Information from King County Salmon SEEson Press Release Pacific salmon – including sockeye, Chinook, coho, pink, and chum – have begun the journey from the open ocean to their birthplaces

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Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

August 4, 2021

One year ago today, the Great American Outdoors Act was officially signed into law, marking a historic investment in America’s public lands that will impact our nation’s conservation legacy for

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#RecreateResponsibly and Do Your Part to Help Prevent Wildfires

June 14, 2021

As seasons change, so do our practices to keep everyone safe outside, and to protect the places we play! In the spring, summer, and fall, environments can change quickly and

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Why Do You Love the Greenway?

February 11, 2021

Valentine’s Day is a reminder to look around at those we care about most and share our appreciation for them and all that they do. This year we’re doing a

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13 Trails to Explore in the Mountains to Sound Greenway This Winter

January 11, 2021

With 1.5 million acres of land spanning from Seattle to Ellensburg, there’s plenty of outdoor fun to be had in the Mountains to Sound Greenway. When the snow starts to

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Legislative Priorities 2021

January 4, 2021

Conservation across the nation Federal: The Great American Outdoors Act and Land and Water Conservation Fund The U.S. Congress made a historic investment in America’s public lands – an investment

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Getting Hands On with History at the Salmon la Sac Picnic Shelter

October 21, 2020

During the last days of September, the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust hosted a week-long volunteer event and traditional skills workshop at the Salmon la Sac picnic shelter, which was

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Best Places to see Fall Color in the Greenway

October 16, 2020

Autumn is officially in the air which means chillier days and in some parts of the Greenway, it’s time do some leaf peeping! Whether you’re heading out on a trail

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Beverly Turnpike Trailhead

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

This trailhead provides access to the Beverly Turnpik and Bean Creek Trails

Billy Goat Gulch Trail: 4W339

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Blazed Ridge Trail: 1333

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Trail offers good views of Mt Rainier and nearby ridges. It is a very challenging for mountain bikes and can loop with FS RD 4110 and the Manatash Ridge Trail.

Blewett Pass Sno-Park

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Winter Recreation Area

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, , WA

Snowmobile trails are groomed, cross country trails are not groomed.

Blowout Mountain Trail: 1318

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

This popular and challenging motorbike and mountain trail is used to access the Manastash Ridge trail #1388. Expect to carry bikes across some sections. It makes a short hike that

Blue Creek Trail: 1364.2

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

This trail climbs steeply in its entirety to the junction with the Red Top Trail. Views open up as the trail climbs through enjoyable large ponderosa pine forest interspersed with

Boulder DeRoux Trail: 1392

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

This makes a popular hiking loop combined with Esmerelda Basin Trail, it is a very challenge hike-bike mtn bike or motorcycle trail with thin tread and exposure, and it makes

Boulder-DeRoux Trailhead

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

This trailhead provides access to the western side of Boulder DeRoux trail. The trail can also be accessed from the Boulder DeRoux Campground on the east (pass required at that

Bucky Trail: ATV30

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Recreation, Trail

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Cabin Creek Sno-Park

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Upper Yakima Basin

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Greenway Favorites, Recreation, Winter Recreation Area

Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, Kittitas County, WA

Cross-country skiing and snowshoe trails.