This is a really short, but provides a really nice view at the top. There are multiple paths of various difficulties leading up to the Twin Sisters, so don't automatically assume that the steep one near the entrance is the only option.

Made a quick stop at Twin Sisters on the way to Yakima. Not a ton to say about this one -- the trail is quite clear from the road to the rock, and sunset was a great time to see this location. I saw a really cool flower at the base, with a little visiting bee. Good stuff. The channeled scablands is one of my favorite parts of Washington -- so nice to find another great hike here.

You’ll see the sisters watching over you on your left before you even arrive to the small pull-off with enough space for just a few cars, right off of the SR 730. Once you’ve parked, you’ll note a sign sharing the Two Sisters Legend. Gather up some knowledge, then climb through the wide gap in the barbed wire fence, or over the wooden “ladder” to the right, to access the trail. The trail fans out in a few directions, and it’s clear that one leads directly to the base of the Twin Sisters, while others lead to lookout points on either side. The hike itself is short in any direction, but there are steep sections with loose gravel, so one should still watch their footing. The reward at the top of each area is a gorgeous vista of the Columbia River and the Wallula Gap. If it weren’t for the highway with the occasional semitruck cruising by directly below, one could almost imagine that they were further out in the wilderness. It’s a great little jaunt off the side of the road – perfect if you’re short on time and ready for some nearly-immediate gratification. Tip: No fees and No toilets here.

A friend and I decided to take a short trip down from the Tri Cities and this was the perfect spot. You park at a small gravel lot with only enough room for about 5 cars and climb over either a small ladder or slip through the gap in the barbed wire (easiest) and then hike up a bit. You can then go down into the canyon where there's a sand dune or take a left and head up onto a plateau. If you keep going up, you run into a few scrambles, so watch your footing and be very careful. You can get to the very top that overlooks the river, and it's just gorgeous. Also frightening if you're afraid of heights like I am. Good thinking there. We stayed up there for a while watching the sun go down but made sure to get out of there before there was no light. It was a pleasant day and a great view. Next time I'll bring my DSLR. We brought a dog. The scrambles were difficult for him and we made sure not to let him get too close to the cliff edges. I wouldn't recommend bringing a dog on this one.