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Ahtanum State Forest - Grey Rock Trail

Central Washington > Yakima
46.4986, -121.1180 Map & Directions
Length
7.0 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain
1,500 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty
Moderate/Hard
wildflower show and a lovely peak on the horizon. Photo by wishfulwanderer Full-size image
  • Dogs allowed on leash
  • Good for kids
  • Mountain views
  • Wildflowers/Meadows

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A long, scenic trail with options to meander as long as you like. Continue reading

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Hiking Ahtanum State Forest - Grey Rock Trail

The Grey Rock Trail is a multi-use trail that meanders through a variety of forest types, including Ponderosa pine forests, dense Douglas-fir stands and subalpine fir and spruce forests. It is quite long, but a 3.5 mile long amble from the Tree Phones campground is a fulfilling walk with gorgeous views.

Starting from Tree Phones Campground, hike north on the Grey Rock Trail and hike about 3.5 miles to the crest of Whites Ridge, with a total elevation gain of about 1500 feet.

The trail begins in a fairly dense spruce/fir forest, but opens up as you proceed up the ridge. Eventually, it  emerges into some burned areas and meadows, offering great view of the surrounding terrain and even the summit of Mount Adams or Mount Rainier on clear days.

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Ahtanum State Forest - Grey Rock Trail

Map & Directions

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Co-ordinates: 46.4986, -121.1180 Open in Google Maps

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Getting There

From Ahtanum Camp, take North Fork Ahtanum Road (A-3000) for 4.5 miles. Keep left for 1.1 miles for trailhead on left.

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Central Washington > Yakima

Washington Department of Natural Resources

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Ahtanum State Forest - Grey Rock Trail

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