2.8 miles
Distance
-1,132 ft
Descent
00:29:50
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  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Snow Mountain Ranch
    Yakima, Washington
  • Difficulty Rating
    Blue rate
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T1 Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Moderate
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No
  • Local Popularity
    95 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running

This climb to the summit begins at the main kiosk and crosses the bottomlands to the mouth of a broad ravine where it meets both the Balanced Rock Trail and the Riparian Trail West. The trail proceeds south up the ravine, eventually curving east and climbing out of the ravine to the bench lands above and a junction with the Wildflower Trail. The trail curves south and proceeds past an old corral, climbs a broad ridge, then curves east again and traverses to a shallow saddle at the top of the ridge and on to the summit of Cowiche Mountain (2,970’) and a junction with both the Cowiche Mtn Trail East and the trail coming up from Rocky Top. From the summit you’re treated to panoramic views of the surrounding countryside as well as Mt Adams, Mt Rainier, and (on a clear day) the top of Mt Hood.

Note: Mountain biking is prohibited on this trail.

Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Cowiche Mountain Trail West hike trail trail
  • Altitude change
    -1,134 ft
  • Altitude min
    1,836 ft
  • Altitude max
    2,969 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,969 ft
  • Altitude end
    1,837 ft
  • Grade
    -7.8%
  • Grade max
    -20.2%
  • Grade min
    1.4%
  • Distance climb
    115 ft
  • Distance down
    3 miles
  • Distance flat
    577 ft
  • Avg time
    00:29:50
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