Cowiche Canyon Recreation Area (West)
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The Cowiche Canyon Recreation Area preserves unique shrub-steppe habitat and geologic history. Outcrops and cliffs of andesite and basalt, sagebrush, grasslands, wildflowers and oak woodlands are fascinating to explore. A large number of hikes meander the area making it easy to choose long or shorter hikes, easy or challenging, or low or high elevation. If you want to head up with a destination, take the Winery Trail, which leads up to Wilridge Winery (known for wine and pie). The Cowiche Canyon Recreation Area is free and there is parking available at the East or West trailheads. (It’s about 3 miles of easy, flat hiking from East to West parking areas). In winter, this area is popular for snow-shoeing. Check the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy website for guided walks, events, and lectures.
West Parking J8JP+3M
Yakima, Washington
(509) 248-5065
cowichecanyon.org
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