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Palouse to Cascades Trail - Army West

Central Washington > Yakima
46.9595, -120.2952 Map & Directions
Length
8.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
500 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate
John Wayne Trail, Army West. Photo by HikerJim.
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Formerly known as the John Wayne Trail, this is a rail trail whose route crosses Washington, offering a nice short walk from a myriad of trailheads, or a fun, multi-day bikepacking adventure. Continue reading

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Hiking Palouse to Cascades Trail - Army West

Formerly known as the John Wayne Trail, this is a rail trail whose route crosses Washington, offering a nice short walk from a myriad of trailheads, or a fun, multi-day bikepacking adventure. 

Palouse to Cascades Trail - Army West

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Co-ordinates: 46.9595, -120.2952 Open in Google Maps

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Central Washington > Yakima

Washington State Parks

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Best Desert Hikes: Washington (Bauer & Nelson - Mountaineers Books)

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Yakima

https://www.parks.wa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/11534/Palouse-to-Cascades-Trail---Kittitas-County-East-PDF- (PDF)

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Palouse to Cascades Trail - Army West

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