Abandoned double track trail, this is a section of a longer ride that connects to the Yakima River.This north section is called "Break On Through To The Other Side" and is 7.6 miles one way.The south
Abandoned double track trail, this is a section of a longer ride that connects to the Yakima River.
This north section is called "Break On Through To The Other Side" and is 7.6 miles one way.
The south section is called "No Country For Old Men" and is 9.0 miles one way.
This abandoned double track can be done in sections or ridden end to end depending on level of adventure desired.
There is a Green dot road connector between the two sections that use Old Durr Rd, it is 1.1 miles for a total of ~18 miles done as a whole.
North section works as an out and back for some great views of the upper Umptanum Creek area.
South section works as an out and back but has a nasty climb out of the river area.
It affords great views above.
Locals do car drops or get shuttled to the northwest end (Umptanum) then ride to the river. Could be done as pavement, gravel, double track,pavement epic. Park somewhere in Ellensburg, ride Umptanum Rd out then hook up to the trail and hit the river then pedal back to town via the scenic hwy 821 (Yakima Canyon Rd.).translate
How to Find It
Access Info
Northwest access: Umptanum Rd. 5.1 miles past the end of the pavement on Umptanum Rd., park on the left. 0.3miles past the Umptanum Falls parking. Discover Pass Req'd. No day use sold at site.
South East access: 12 miles from I-90 south on Canyon Rd. Turn into BLM parking/camping area. BLM pass req'd or $5 day use fee.
Typical Conditions
Multi use double track. Hikers, hunters, horses, but rarely anyone. Expect to have the trail to yourself. Muddy in spring. Avoid during the spring thaw and subsequent saturated soils season (April to June). Typically grassy. Epic sagebrush adventure.
