Rode my bike in from the north end of the Yakima Canyon to the Umtanum recreation area. Wide shoulders for 95% of the road, I was pleased with the general safety levels. This trail technically allows bikes, but there' a sign specifically asking for no e-bikes. Very quiet after crossing the bridge - I saw only 2 groups through the entire evening and morning.
The entirety of the trail is on BLM land, making for a perfect early-season backpacking trip. I set up camp about 0.5 miles in at the first "established" dispersed site with a fire pit. The creek is running really high, I didn't cross at the crossing about a mile in. Still a beautiful trail that's lush with life. Wildflowers are beginning to pop and will probably be lining the canyon in a couple weeks.
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Washington Trails Association on Umtanum Creek Canyon
Sweet bike trip! Was mud an issue?
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Washington Trails Association on Apr 01, 2025 08:05 AM
Jawwwwwsh on Umtanum Creek Canyon
Thank you! It looks like mud was recently an issue, but it was mostly hard-packed by the time I arrived.
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Jawwwwwsh on Apr 01, 2025 09:51 AM