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Lookout Point via Harlan Landing + Cross Mountain by Yakima River / 瞭望高點

Lookout Point by Harlan Landing, and Cross Mountain, are at the confluence of Yakima River and Naches River. The former sits atop Selah Ridge, while the latter marks Yakima Ridge‘s west end. Like Union Gap East and West, a river separates the two high points. Lookout Point above Yakima River See more trip photos here. Lookout Point and Cross Mountain at a Glance Access: Harlan Landing &…

Union Gap West + East via Fullbright Park by Yakima River / 聯合缺口

Union Gap West above Fullbright Park sits on the east end of Ahtanum Ridge by Yakima River. Likewise, Union Gap East marks Rattlesnake Hills‘ west edge by Ladybug Peak. Both hikes are short and close together to do in half a day. Next stop, Union Gap East See more trip photos here. Union Gap West and Union Gap East at a Glance Access: Fullbright Park & Thorp RoadRound Trip: 5 milesElevation…

Elephant Mountain + Ladybug Peak on Rattlesnake Hills / 象山

Elephant Mountain and Ladybug Peak sit along the vast Rattlesnake Hills separated by Konnowac Pass. Meanwhile, both places offer the grand view of Yakima River Valley. Best of all, the two places are doable in one trip when time allows. Elephant Mountain summit straight ahead See more trip photos here. Elephant Mountain and Ladybug Peak at a Glance Access: Konnowac PassRound Trip: 10…

Yakima Ridge + Manastash Ridge East Peak / 雅基馬脊+馬納斯塔什脊東峯

Happy New Year! Yakima Ridge parallels the south of Umtanum Ridge. Like Hog Ranch Buttes, it’s inside the Yakima Training Center. Manastash Ridge East Peak, on the other hand, is two ridges away to the north. Yakima Ridge straight ahead See more trip photos here. Yakima Ridge and Manastash Ridge East Peak at a Glance Access: Yakima Training Center (access info)Round Trip: 4.3 miles and 3…

Rattlesnake Dance Ridge / 響尾蛇舞脊

The weather didn’t look good in the Olympics. The upper Puget Sound also seemed wet. So we took to the east and found a new place on Rattlesnake Dance Ridge. We also went up to Manastash Ridge West Summit to extend the hiking distance.

Manastash Ridge West Summit up ahead

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Rattlesnake Dance Ridge at a Glance

Access: WA-821 Round Trip: 7.1 miles Elevation Range:

Rattlesnake Hills Lookout / 響尾蛇山丘瞭望處

Rattlesnake Hills Lookout is calling

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The mountain weather was questionable. So we drove out to Eastern Washington after yesterday’s outing. The initial plan was to explore Hog Ranch Buttes. But the military training was underway today. Visitors also need to undergo a background check before entering. So next time, I’ll have to call before making the long drive.

The…

Yakima Skyline Ridge VIII / 雅基馬天際線脊之八

Gracie Point on the other side

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The rainfall outlook in the mountains was high. So once again, we followed the sunshine east to Yakima Skyline Ridge. We spent New Year’s Eve here six years ago. And it continued to be my go-to outing during the rainy season. I also consider the ridge to be the most scenic part of the river canyon.

The Lowdown on Yakima Skyline Ridge