On the plus side, the lack of traffic to this neck of the woods meant the dirt road was pleasantly devoid of potholes and washboard conditions. The grade is gentle and there were many wildflowers such as balsamroots, penstemons, paintbrushes, and forget-me-nots along the trail on the day we were there. I came up in my 4 door economic commuter car. We were about an hour's drive NE of Cle Elum. The views from the top.....unmatched! More people should give this trail a look. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 676 ft black diamond climb. Cle Elum Ranger District 803 W. 2nd Street Also, be sure to bring a mask as most people we encountered did. If you just want the views and are outside of wildflower season, then take the shorter iron bear trail. The Teanaway is a beautiful, quiet, rural valley in central Washington State, 15 miles east from the town of Cle Elum and a two hour drive east from Seattle. Trail goes north, climbing and descending along the top of Teanaway Ridge through forest, meadows, and clearcuts, ending at County Line Trail 1226. Directions to Iron Bear-Teanaway Ridge Trailhead: From Seattle, drive east on I – 90 and then take exit 85. Playing next. The trail was nice and views are great but it was cloudy. The actual ridge trail is in good shape (minimal rocks or overgrowth). 5 years ago | 2 views. The sunny, exposed south side slope of the ridge is where you find lovely pink petals of bitterroot. If you’re looking to reach the summit, choose the Teanaway Ridge Trail once you reach the cutoff where Iron Bear Trail will also continue but down hill into the forest. Type of Hike Day hike. All of us are in relatively decent shape and have done plenty of similar-length hikes with greater overall elevation gain- we all agreed the constant elevation loss/gain tested our fitness and would rate it "strong moderate. Had pretty view points but a one time hike for me. This ridge was also close to Bearjack Ridge, where we visited two years ago. Seattle_Wayne WTA Member 100 Hiked May 28, 2020. Esta ruta también se usa para pequeños vehículos todo terreno, como motos de cross / motocicletas. DONT FORGET WATER. Snowcapped peaks rise among low-lying hills, with a cross between northern-US desert and alpine forest. The grade got steeper and the view got more expansive. AllTrails really should provide a "trail conditions " ICON for motorbikes, horses, or at least multiuse - I could have quickly eliminated this trail. Cle Elum Ranger District While climbing you are treated to views across the valley and you can see Rainier and Adams (on a clear day of course). Very quiet, barely anyone else on trail until trail meets up with Iron Bear. I chose this hike as it seemed convenient to for some of us coming from the Yakima Valley to meet another coming from Suncadia. We reached the summit in about 2 hours from the trailhead. A good mix of terrain and elevation gains/losses to keep you moving at a steady pace. Le sentier vous présentera des fleurs sauvages et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. The Summit. The trail is sometimes quite narrow and requires passing close by other hikers. Trip Report. lots of it! So we just needed Teanaway Point and Teanaway Mountain to complete the group. Nothing that cannot be managed. Teanaway Ridge Trail Backpack and Hang. Cle Elum RD ORV Trails - West [PDF: 5.5mb, 13 pages] Cle Elum RD ORV Trails - East [PDF: 3.5mb, 10 pages] Alerts & Warnings. Beautiful flowers including trillium and glacier lily. It’s all worth it for the view at the end of the trail and the flowers are really impressive. If you’re looking to reach the summit, choose the Teanaway Ridge Trail once you reach the cutoff where Iron Bear Trail will also continue but down hill into the forest. Snow Intermittent snow - not hard to cross. After crossing the intersection with Iron Bear Trail, the people became more numerous and the climbing began. Encompasses the entire Teanaway River Basin. Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge Took advantage of the sunny day to head over to one of my favorites (approaching from FR 9714). Join & Give; Volunteer; Take Action; Events; Donate; News . Teanaway Ridge Trail (#1364) est un sentier aller-retour de 12.6 kilomètres peu fréquenté situé près de Cle Elum, État de Washington. With so many flowers and great views of Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart it was certainly one of the most beautiful hiking trails I have ever been. Unsteady hikers may want to use poles. Also spotted my first calypso orchid. The forest road leading up to the trail was in great shape and any sedan could make it fine (assuming you don't mind a little dust and gravel on your car). The whole trail is up and down there is no middle ground. Mt Arriva via South Ridge + Fisher Peak via Northwest Ridge + Silent Lakes (Ragged Range, WA) 1585 Views . This route is also used for small off road vehicles such as dirt bikes/motorcycles. Teanaway Ridge Trail (#1364) is a 7.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Cle Elum, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Bring lots of water.......none on the trail! We were wrong and ended up descending many feet only to realize we needed to hike back up before beginning our climb to the peak. Almost missed them as the bloom is only 1-2” and they are low to the ground. I came up in my 4 door economic commuter car. Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. This route is also used for small off road vehicles such as dirt bikes/motorcycles. 803 W. 2nd Street We went there a bit too early in the season. Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. When you get to the junction with Teanaway Ridge Trail, make sure you take the Ridge Trail! Beautiful hike with wild flowers, amazing views of Rainier and surrounding Cascades like Mount Stewart. The trail is mostly forested and under tree cover so the views are minimal. Share. Follow Highway 970 veers left. The trail does have steep hills scattered throughout so be aware. Most Viewed. If you are looking for an uphill both ways hike, this hike is for you! A good mix of terrain and elevation gains/losses to keep you moving at a steady pace. The view overall was worth it and I foolishly hiked from 12pm-5:30 pm, making the heat an extra challenge. This trail is not as busy as many in the Teanaway. But in all reality, there are little flat spots on this trail. To Iron Bear Pass: The Teanaway Ridge parking area is .8 miles from the trailhead. Not only do the motorbikes make a very disturbing noise in an otherwise peaceful setting, but their fumes linger on the trail for some time, and they tear up the trails to where in some places, it's safer to walk off-trail (like on slopes where it's filled with pool-ball-sized rocks). Lots of hike a bike as the frequent climbs will toast you. The Teanaway area (pronounced tea-ANN-away) is a great place for hikers and scramblers, and Ingalls Peak has some popular trad routes. lots of it! Go. Start early or go during the week. Thankfully u are in and out of tree cover. Way Points: North Fork Teanaway River & Ingalls Pass & Headlight Basin (trail hike) ... South Ingalls Peak via Ingalls Pass—Ingalls Col—North Ridge + Ingalls Lake (Teanaway Mountains, WA) October 10, 2020. Take Iron Bear Trail #1351 from either Iron Creek Trailhead (east) or Bear Creek Trailhead (west) As the trail climbs the view becomes more expansive, so try to bear the slight elevation gain! With the W. Fork Teanaway Tr1353 nearby, this trail does not get as much use, but combined with the West Fork Teanaway Ridge trail, offers enough terrain to fill a day. Parts of the trail are loose rock and dirt which can add to the difficulty. As soon as we turned off the Iron Bear trail, it truly turned into a ridge walk. The whole trail is up and down there is no middle ground. West Fork Teanaway Ridge CCW Loop Elevation Profile Map To the start point: The wildflowers are also past their prime at this point. Almost missed them as the bloom is only 1-2” and they are low to the ground. The peak view offers plenty of space for multiple hikers, but the trail does not. Located only 90 minutes from Seattle, its climate is considerably drier because it's east of the Cascade crest. My Backpack. Trail data: From the trailhead to the high point (4,943 feet) on Teanaway Ridge, it is about eight miles round trip with 1,300 feet gain (the ups and downs make it feel like more). In about 1.5 miles you will gain about 1000 feet and reach an unnamed peak at 5489 feet. We did this yesterday and the wildflowers are going crazy. As our introduction to the region, we hiked up Teanaway Ridge, a 3 mile trail up to a viewpoint of Mt. Much of the terrain is relatively open, and invites off-trail travel and exploration. The peak view offers plenty of space for multiple hikers, but the trail does not. Follow. We were able to see Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart in distance and more wildflowers such as bitterroots, glacier lilies, and trilliums. We had the trail pretty much to ourselves until we crossed the intersection between the two. Surroundyellow. Take Iron Bear Trail #1351 from either Iron Creek Trailhead (east) or Bear Creek Trailhead (west) The Teanaway region of Washington is absolutely beautiful. It was a work out....but worth it! Bring lots of water on a hot day. Les chiens sont les bienvenus sur ce sentier mais seulement en laisse. Go left on FR 9714 for 2.7 miles to the end and trailhead #1351. We parked our car at Iron Creek Trailhead. Cet itinéraire est également utilisé pour les petits véhicules tout-terrain tels que les motos / motos hors route. We went there a bit too early in the season. The Teanaway Ridge Trail begins at Forest Road 9738-120 and ends at County Line Trail #1226. The best part about this portion of the trail is the solitude, we saw only 2-3 other parties all told. Had the trail to ourselves until we hit the Iron Bear trail, even then not many people for a Saturday. Bring lots of water.......none on the trail! We hiked this trail starting at 9:30 on Saturday 6/27. The climb to Iron Bear peak was steady and fairly mild. Once at the summit, the views are spectacular and well worth the climb. Iron Bear Trail #1351to Teanaway Ridge Trail #1363 is a 6 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Cle Elum, Washington that features a river and is rated as moderate. We had to step off the trail several times to let them by, and while most were courteous enough to tell you how many were in their party, or they were the last in their party, some of them would only look at you as an annoyance to them and speed past you, only to leave you standing in dust trying to figure out if there were more to come until their sound faded and you knew it was safe to proceed. Cle Elum RD ORV Trail Maps. Trip Report By. The trail was nice and views are great but it was cloudy. We made the mistake of thinking "Iron Bear" is what we started on, let's continue on Iron Bear. We were able to see Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart in distance and more wildflowers such as bitterroots, glacier lilies, and trilliums. The road closure that adds close to a mile to the trail length in each direction is still in place, so our round trip distance was about 10.5 miles. The wildflowers are also past their prime at this point. Here was the only area where travel was 100% snow-covered. Was awesome to have the place to ourselves. DONT FORGET WATER. The grade is gentle and there were many wildflowers such as balsamroots, penstemons, paintbrushes, and forget-me-nots along the trail on the day we were there. ilober 10 Hiked May 16, 2015. Drive 6 miles on NF-9738 to the trailhead. Print. There are a … Teanaway RidgeTrail is a 2 mile popular black diamond singletrack trail located near Teanaway Washington. Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge Hiked part of the Miller Peak Loop starting at the Miller-Bear trailhead and heading counter-clockwise, stopping at Iron Bear Peak and then wandering about a mile past before turning around. That being said there is alot of climbing and descending which can be tiresome. To Iron Bear Pass: Was awesome to have the place to ourselves. I would definitely recommend! After crossing the intersection with Iron Bear Trail, the people became more numerous and the climbing began. We continued climbing until we reached a four way junction, turning right and continuing up to the Teanaway Ridge. More people should give this trail a look. With so many flowers and great views of Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart it was certainly one of the most beautiful hiking trails I have ever been. My Backpack. Bring lots of water on a hot day. Trip Report . Boundaries are the Cle Elum Ridge to the South, Hwy 97 to the east, Lake Cle Elum to the west and the Wilderness Boundary to the north. If you take the south fork of Teanaway Ridge Trail you would reach Red Top Trail in about 3 miles. The trailhead is only 3 miles from US 97 highway near Blewett Pass on National Forest Road 9714. Trip Report. We parked about a mile out due to some snow and a downed tree. No permit is required to park at the trailhead and there is no toilet. Thankfully u are in and out of tree cover. To the start point: As others have mentioned, the actual "trail" starts about a mile before the designated starting point due to a gate blocking the road, this adds about 1 mile of forest road walking each way, so plan on 10-ish miles total. The Teanaway Community Forest is separated from the towns by 9,000 acres of Nature Conservancy land on Cle Elum Ridge. ", It was a nice trail but definitely hot! We hiked about 1.5 miles on Teanaway Ridge Trail to reach the summit. If you are choosing between starting at Iron Bear and Teanaway Ridge trailheads ~ definitely pick Teanaway. It was pretty shady the whole way up, but mostly full sun on the way down. Lots of steep ups and downs. (509) 852-1100. Ok, to start with, follow the directions in the description, the road is easy and the directions are accurate. Not only do the motorbikes make a very disturbing noise in an otherwise peaceful setting, but their fumes linger on the trail for some time, and they tear up the trails to where in some places, it's safer to walk off-trail (like on slopes where it's filled with pool-ball-sized rocks). The first mile or so is fairly level and then heads up. The forest road leading up to the trail was in great shape and any sedan could make it fine (assuming you don't mind a little dust and gravel on your car). Iron Bear Trail #1351to Teanaway Ridge Trail #1363, Liberty, Lion's Gulch, and Billy Goat OHV Trail, Flying Horseshoe Ranch and Yellow Trail [PROPRIÉTÉ PRIVÉE], Achetez Pro pour ceux qui vous sont chers. The two links below are for map sets of the ORV trails on the Cle Elum Ranger District. It should be pretty snow free now. It's either up or down and pretty rocky. Drive 6 miles on NF-9738 to the trailhead. Take County Line Trail from Old Blewett Pass on NF-9715. Teanaway Ridge Trail is a 2 mile moderately popular black diamond singletrack trail located near Teanaway Washington. It is a delightful hike through the forest occasionally breaking into open rocky hillsides. I chose this hike as it seemed convenient to for some of us coming from the Yakima Valley to meet another coming from Suncadia. Go. Trail Work Parties; Get Involved . The trail is sometimes quite narrow and requires passing close by other hikers. With gusting wind, it brought the warm temperatures to the perfect hiking weather and we enjoyed walking along the narrow strip. If you take the south fork of Teanaway Ridge Trail you would reach Red Top Trail in about 3 miles. The best part about this portion of the trail is the solitude, we saw only 2-3 other parties all told. We hiked about two miles on Iron Bear Trail #1351 to reach Iron Bear Pass at 4500 ft. We gained 800 ft. This trail sure gets you on the back half with repetitive up and down plus the .8 mile from trail head to parking. At Iron Bear Pass, we turned to the right (north) to climb Teanaway Ridge Trail #1364 to an unnamed peak at 5489 ft. All of us are in relatively decent shape and have done plenty of similar-length hikes with greater overall elevation gain- we all agreed the constant elevation loss/gain tested our fitness and would rate it "strong moderate. The view at the top on a sunny day is a great payoff. Trip Report By. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Browse more videos. Go early if it's going to be hot because sections have no cover at all. If you are choosing between starting at Iron Bear and Teanaway Ridge trailheads ~ definitely pick Teanaway. To the end point: Blog; Magazine; Sign Up; Site Search. Teanaway Ridge Trail (#1364) is a 7.8 mile lightly trafficked out and back trail located near Cle Elum, Washington that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. Our friend met us around 8:15 and we hit the top within 2 hours. It's either up or down and pretty rocky. It’s all worth it for the view at the end of the trail and the flowers are really impressive. Teanaway Ridge Trail Backpack and Hang. We did this yesterday and the wildflowers are going crazy. That first part is the old road so it’s super easy! That being said there is alot of climbing and descending which can be tiresome. Friday 6-6-2014: My wife and I hiked Teanaway Ridge Trail. From Take National Forest Road 9738 at 0.2 mile north of Mineral Springs Resort (Campground) on US Highway 97. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. So plan on an extra two miles on this hike. 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