Thankfully u are in and out of tree cover. Esta ruta también se usa para pequeños vehículos todo terreno, como motos de cross / motocicletas. Follow Highway 970 veers left. Now the trail.....what a nice trail. Unsteady hikers may want to use poles. While climbing you are treated to views across the valley and you can see Rainier and Adams (on a clear day of course). Cle Elum RD ORV Trail Maps. Drive 6 miles on NF-9738 to the trailhead. Bring lots of water.......none on the trail! That being said there is alot of climbing and descending which can be tiresome. It is a delightful hike through the forest occasionally breaking into open rocky hillsides. Blog; Magazine; Sign Up; Site Search. Go early if it's going to be hot because sections have no cover at all. The trail is mostly forested and under tree cover so the views are minimal. 9.4 miles past the Twin Pines Drive – In, In about 9 miles, turn left onto Highway 97 (towards Wenatchee) and continue for 9.9 miles. 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). Small farms, ranches and homesteads are scattered along the river on the valley floor and surrounded by the newly established Teanaway Community Forest. To the start point: We reached the summit in about 2 hours from the trailhead. The view overall was worth it and I foolishly hiked from 12pm-5:30 pm, making the heat an extra challenge. Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge Took advantage of the sunny day to head over to one of my favorites (approaching from FR 9714). If you are choosing between starting at Iron Bear and Teanaway Ridge trailheads ~ definitely pick Teanaway. Trip Report By. Read About these trails in our … We parked at the closure at 7:30 and were the only car there. Had the trail to ourselves until we hit the Iron Bear trail, even then not many people for a Saturday. The road to the Iron Bear Trailhead was in decent shape. I would say if you are looking for high-ish mileage, solitude and a great payoff, the Teanaway ridge trail is for you. Trip Report. West Fork Teanaway Ridge CCW Loop Elevation Profile Map A good mix of terrain and elevation gains/losses to keep you moving at a steady pace. A good mix of terrain and elevation gains/losses to keep you moving at a steady pace. Snoqualmie Region. Cle Elum Ranger District Iron Bear Trail #1351to Teanaway Ridge Trail #1363, Liberty, Lion's Gulch, and Billy Goat OHV Trail, Flying Horseshoe Ranch and Yellow Trail [PRIVATE PROPERTY]. On … Print. We hiked this trail starting at 9:30 on Saturday 6/27. Cle Elum RD ORV Trails - West [PDF: 5.5mb, 13 pages] Cle Elum RD ORV Trails - East [PDF: 3.5mb, 10 pages] Alerts & Warnings. Trip Report By. Super sweet up there but definitely a few overgrown sections and one large tree down. Friday 6-6-2014: My wife and I hiked Teanaway Ridge Trail. Lots of steep ups and downs. Had the trail to ourselves until we hit the Iron Bear trail, even then not many people for a Saturday. We had the trail pretty much to ourselves until we crossed the intersection between the two. 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. Directions to Iron Bear-Teanaway Ridge Trailhead: From Seattle, drive east on I – 90 and then take exit 85. Bring lots of water on a hot day. (509) 852-1100. The actual ridge trail is in good shape (minimal rocks or overgrowth). Type of Hike Day hike. 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. Super sweet up there but definitely a few overgrown sections and one large tree down. The whole trail is up and down there is no middle ground. The first half of the trail before the intersection was clear, as there was a group on motorbikes going from one area to the next removing downed trees and limbs with their chainsaws. This route is also used for small off road vehicles such as dirt bikes/motorcycles. That being said there is alot of climbing and descending which can be tiresome. Teanaway Ridge Trail Backpack and Hang. Bugs Bugs were an annoyance. The climb to Iron Bear peak was steady and fairly mild. 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. Report. Central Cascades. The first half of the trail before the intersection was clear, as there was a group on motorbikes going from one area to the next removing downed trees and limbs with their chainsaws. The trailhead is only 3 miles from US 97 highway near Blewett Pass on National Forest Road 9714. It was pretty shady the whole way up, but mostly full sun on the way down. The view at the top on a sunny day is a great payoff. We continued climbing until we reached a four way junction, turning right and continuing up to the Teanaway Ridge. If you just want the views and are outside of wildflower season, then take the shorter iron bear trail. Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. From Take National Forest Road 9738 at 0.2 mile north of Mineral Springs Resort (Campground) on US Highway 97. Go. If you take the south fork of Teanaway Ridge Trail you would reach Red Top Trail in about 3 miles. The road to the trail head has about 1.5 feet or so of snow, but a path was cleared by previous cars. The sunny, exposed south side slope of the ridge is where you find lovely pink petals of bitterroot. We were able to see Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart in distance and more wildflowers such as bitterroots, glacier lilies, and trilliums. When you get to the junction with Teanaway Ridge Trail, make sure you take the Ridge Trail! Bring water! Trail Work Parties; Get Involved . Blog; Magazine; Sign Up; Site Search. 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 best part about this portion of the trail is the solitude, we saw only 2-3 other parties all told. Heading up the trail towards Teanaway Ridge. Go Hiking Trip Reports Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. If you are choosing between starting at Iron Bear and Teanaway Ridge trailheads ~ definitely pick Teanaway. Impossible to stay 6 feet apart, so be sure to bring a mask or neck buff. 5 years ago | 2 views. No real views from Jester, but we tagged it just to say we had :) Views of Rainier and the tippy tops of Adams, Stuart and some of the Enchantments peaks. 0:27. The Teanaway Ridge Trail continues north about half a mile to descend 200 ft and connect to County Line Trail. Cle Elum, WA 98922 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. More people should give this trail a look. This trail is not as busy as many in the Teanaway. This trail is a fav because it’s usually quiet with only a few other people around. Playing next. Le sentier vous présentera des fleurs sauvages et sa difficulté est évaluée comme modérée. We hiked about two miles on Iron Bear Trail #1351 to reach Iron Bear Pass at 4500 ft. We gained 800 ft. We parked at the closure at 7:30 and were the only car there. The view overall was worth it and I foolishly hiked from 12pm-5:30 pm, making the heat an extra challenge. High clearance will make this drive easier, although not every one of the 4 other cars I saw had it. 803 W. 2nd Street The peak view offers plenty of space for multiple hikers, but the trail does not. The views from the top.....unmatched! If you take the south fork of Teanaway Ridge Trail you would reach Red Top Trail in about 3 miles. Seattle_Wayne WTA Member 100 Hiked May 28, 2020. The wildflowers are also past their prime at this point. The undulating terrain is a workout. Apart from Teanaway Peak and Teanaway Butte, there was now Teanaway Ridge. Go. That first part is the old road so it’s super easy! Very quiet, barely anyone else on trail until trail meets up with Iron Bear. The Teanaway Community Forest is separated from the towns by 9,000 acres of Nature Conservancy land on Cle Elum Ridge. 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. 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. 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. Second, the road to the trail is gated about a mile before the app’s stated start, so add roughly 2 miles to this hike. Follow. Teanaway Ridge Trail is a 2 mile moderately popular black diamond singletrack trail located near Teanaway Washington. But in all reality, there are little flat spots on this trail. The forest road is a dirt road with typical potholes. It was a work out....but worth it! Also, be sure to bring a mask as most people we encountered did. No permit is required to park at the trailhead and there is no toilet. Snowcapped peaks rise among low-lying hills, with a cross between northern-US desert and alpine forest. With gusting wind, it brought the warm temperatures to the perfect hiking weather and we enjoyed walking along the narrow strip. I would definitely recommend! We hiked this trail starting at 9:30 on Saturday 6/27. Our friend met us around 8:15 and we hit the top within 2 hours. DONT FORGET WATER. Teanaway Ridge Trail (#1364) est un sentier aller-retour de 12.6 kilomètres peu fréquenté situé près de Cle Elum, État de Washington. The view at the top on a sunny day is a great payoff. I came up in my 4 door economic commuter car. Cle Elum, WA 98922 This route is also used for small off road vehicles such as dirt bikes/motorcycles. The Summit. It’s all worth it for the view at the end of the trail and the flowers are really impressive. Lost of steep ups and downs. As the trail climbs the view becomes more expansive, so try to bear the slight elevation gain! To Iron Bear Pass: We hiked about 1.5 miles on Teanaway Ridge Trail to reach the summit. But in all reality, there are little flat spots on this trail. 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. Drive 6 miles on NF-9738 to the trailhead. Ok, to start with, follow the directions in the description, the road is easy and the directions are accurate. 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. Take the right trail heading north onto Teanaway Ridge Trail 1364. This trail sure gets you on the back half with repetitive up and down plus the .8 mile from trail head to parking. The first mile or so is fairly level and then heads up. This trail sure gets you on the back half with repetitive up and down plus the .8 mile from trail head to parking. The Teanaway area (pronounced tea-ANN-away) is a great place for hikers and scramblers, and Ingalls Peak has some popular trad routes. Almost missed them as the bloom is only 1-2” and they are low to the ground. We were about an hour's drive NE of Cle Elum. Once at the summit, the views are spectacular and well worth the climb. Impossible to stay 6 feet apart, so be sure to bring a mask or neck buff. My Backpack. They were purchased in 2015 by The Nature Conservancy as part of their Great Western Checkerboard Project. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 676 ft black diamond climb. The whole trail is up and down there is no middle ground. Cet itinéraire est également utilisé pour les petits véhicules tout-terrain tels que les motos / motos hors route. Some of the best larches near the trail were on the Teanaway Ridge trail after Iron Bear, and it's definitely worth hiking a bit further once you've reached the summit just to see them. lots of it! Lots of hike a bike as the frequent climbs will toast you. At Iron Bear Pass, we turned to the right (north) to climb Teanaway Ridge Trail #1364 to an unnamed peak at 5489 ft. Take Iron Bear Trail #1351 from either Iron Creek Trailhead (east) or Bear Creek Trailhead (west) I would definitely recommend! Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest That first part is the old road so it’s super easy! The best part about this portion of the trail is the solitude, we saw only 2-3 other parties all told. As our introduction to the region, we hiked up Teanaway Ridge, a 3 mile trail up to a viewpoint of Mt. Bring water! It’s all worth it for the view at the end of the trail and the flowers are really impressive. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. I would say if you are looking for high-ish mileage, solitude and a great payoff, the Teanaway ridge trail is for you. We were the ONLY ones on this trail so enjoy the solitude. Start early or go during the week. If you are looking for an uphill both ways hike, this hike is for you! 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. The Teanaway Ridge Trail begins at Forest Road 9738-120 and ends at County Line Trail #1226. Also, as mentioned previously add an extra 0.8 miles each way to the route because the road is closed. The view up top was nice (though smoky), but there are prettier trails with a better payoff. The Teanaway Ridge parking area is .8 miles from the trailhead. My Backpack. We arrived at the TH about 8:30am and we were the first ones there. 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). Beautiful hike with wild flowers, amazing views of Rainier and surrounding Cascades like Mount Stewart. We did this yesterday and the wildflowers are going crazy. We did this yesterday and the wildflowers are going crazy. Second, the road to the trail is gated about a mile before the app’s stated start, so add roughly 2 miles to this hike. We parked our car at Iron Creek Trailhead. Happy trails! Go left to cross the freeway, and make a right onto Highway 970. We were the ONLY ones on this trail so enjoy the solitude. 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 forest road is a dirt road with typical potholes. 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. We were able to see Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart in distance and more wildflowers such as bitterroots, glacier lilies, and trilliums. I didn't read ALL of the reviews here to see motorbikes also used this trail, but had I known that, I wouldn't have gone. We reached the summit in about 2 hours from the trailhead. 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 chose this hike as it seemed convenient to for some of us coming from the Yakima Valley to meet another coming from Suncadia. 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. Take Iron Bear Trail #1351 from either Iron Creek Trailhead (east) or Bear Creek Trailhead (west) We went there a bit too early in the season. This is also a dirt bike trail. The trail is primarily used for hiking, but you may come across horseback riders or mountain bikers as well. Go early if it's going to be hot because sections have no cover at all. Also spotted my first calypso orchid. It's either up or down and pretty rocky. The peak view offers plenty of space for multiple hikers, but the trail does not. 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. To the end point: Surroundyellow. 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