Ahtanum State Forest - Whites Ridge

Name: Ahtanum State Forest - Whites Ridge
Rating: 5.0

Central Washington > Yakima

46.5232, -121.0097 Map & Directions

Length: 10.9 miles, roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 1,900 feet
Highest Point: 5,000 feet
Calculated Difficulty About Calculated Difficulty: Hard

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The Whites Ridge trailhead is a forested hike with mountain views located in Ahtanum Forest. It is only open to hikers and equestrians from April 1 to November 30. Continue reading

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Hiking Ahtanum State Forest - Whites Ridge

The Whites Ridge trail is a wonderful trail in the Ahtanum Forest. The hike takes you through the forest past views of Yakima Valley and Mount Adams.

The trailhead is open to equestrians and hikers from April 1 to November 30. The trailhead is only open to snowmobiles from December 1 to March 31.

Ahtanum State Forest - Whites Ridge

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Co-ordinates: 46.5232, -121.0097 Open in Google Maps

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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

Drive 2 miles south from Yakima on I-82 to Union Gap. Take Ahtanum Road to Tampico then go west for 9.5 miles on A-2000 (Middle Fork Road). Continue 0.3 miles to Ahtanum Meadows located on the left.

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Ahtanum State Forest - Whites Ridge

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Hiking Ahtanum State Forest - Whites Ridge

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