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Badger Mountain Flats

Central Washington
47.3865, -121.3848
Length
0.6 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
30 feet
Highest Point
240 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Easy
Stretch your legs on the short and scenic Badger Mountain Flats trail. Photo by hikerjim. Full-size image
  • Mountain views
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None
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This short trail in the City of Richland’s Trailhead Park was built in sections by Boy Scouts for their Eagle Scout Projects and then graveled by the Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs. The Badger Flats Trail heads west through open sagebrush and grasses, then loops back along the face of Badger Mountain. To make a complete loop, take the Canyon Trail back to the parking lot. Continue reading

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Hiking Badger Mountain Flats

This short trail in the City of Richland’s Trailhead Park was built in sections by Boy Scouts for their Eagle Scout Projects and then graveled by the Tri-Cities Rotary Clubs.

The Badger Flats Trail heads west through open sagebrush and grasses, then loops back along the face of Badger Mountain. To make a complete loop, take the Canyon Trail back to the parking lot.

Hike Description Written by
Jim Langdon (Friends of Badger Mountain), WTA Community

Badger Mountain Flats

Map & Directions

Before You Go

Parking Pass/Entry Fee

None

WTA Pro Tip: Save a copy of our directions before you leave! App-based driving directions aren't always accurate and data connections may be unreliable as you drive to the trailhead.

Getting There

From the west on I-182, in Richland, take exit 3. Turn right on to Queensgate and continue to Keene Road (stoplight). Turn left onto Keene Road and continue to Shockley Road (first right, about ½ mile). Turn right onto Shockley Road and continue .3 miles to Trailhead Park on your left. The address of the trailhead is 525 Queensgate Dr. From the east on I-182, in Richland, take exit 3A. Follow the exit ramp as it curves around to the right and merges with Queensgate. Continue on to Keene Road and follow the directions above.

More Hike Details

Trailhead

Central Washington

City of Richland

Guidebooks & Maps

Friends of Badger Mountain Trails Map: http://friendsofbadger.org/trail-faq/

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Badger Mountain Flats

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