![]() Elevations range between 800 to more than 9,000 feet. Many areas of the Entiat Ranger District are excellent to observe examples of forest restoration, after large wildfires have occurred. The landscape is dominated by wildfire ecology. The Entiat River Valley splits the Entiat Mountains from the Chelan Mountains, with the Columbia River flowing to the south and the Glacier Peak Wilderness Area standing majestically to the north. It extends from the Chelan Mountains in the northeast to the Entiat Mountains in the west. The Entiat Ranger District is a tapered slice of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, located in the more arid eastern edge of the Cascade Mountains. The maps above are large files so it is best to right-click on the link, "save" the file to your computer and then open it with Acrobat. The two links below are for map sets of ORV trails on Cle Elum Ranger District. Whether you are looking for a short day hike, a drive in the woods, a picnic, a challenging day on the trails with your jeep or motorbike, mountain bike, horse or your feet, or a relaxing evening around the campfire, come visit us. ![]() Great horned, spotted and barred owl, red tail hawk, bald and golden eagle, ruffed and blue grouse, mountain chickadee, gray jay, Clark’s nutcracker, stellar jay, crow and raven are but a few. A wide variety of birds will keep the most avid birder busy. ![]() Snow shoe hare, raccoon, pine marten, squirrels, chipmunks, and wolverine also call the district home. ![]() Mule deer, elk, black bear, cougar, bobcat, coyote, wolves, and mountain goat are some of the bigger critters you might see. If it is camping that calls you to the forest, Cle Elum Ranger District has large developed campgrounds, small primitive campgrounds and secluded dispersed camping areas.Īn abundance of wildlife inhabit the district. Lake levels drop below the ramps in summer and fall as the water is sent to irrigate the vast orchards, crop and pastureland in the Kittitas and Yakima valleys. Three large reservoirs, each with developed boat ramps offer water sports in spring and early summer. Whether you are drawn to jeep trails, secluded valleys or lofty peaks, you won’t be disappointed. North of I-90 you are treated to one of the most rugged and scenic segments of the trail between Snoqualmie Pass and Deception Pass. South of I-90 it passes through dense forests and old clear cuts that offer expansive views and berry patches in the fall. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is the western boundary of the district. With 400 miles of non-motorized trails, much of which lies within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, 400 miles of trails open to motorized use, 300 are single track and 100 double track, 100 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and 21 miles of set track ski trails offer options for all trail users. From craggy peaks, to rolling hills, dense forests of Douglas fir and western hemlock in the west, open pine forests in the east, meadows and secluded valleys, the district has many diverse personalities. To the north are the Wenatchee Mountains, to the south, Manastash Ridge. The District stretches from its western boundary at the crest of the Cascades east to where the forest gives way to the prairies and sage steppe of Central Washington near Ellensburg. Whether you enjoy the serenity of an alpine lake sunset, wildflowers in spring, vibrant fall colors, or hitting the snowy trails of winter, the Cle Elum Ranger District is the place you can find it all, just an hour’s drive from the Puget Sound Metro area. With 200 days of sunshine, only 20 inches of rain and 80 inches of snow, recreation opportunities are endless. A 419,554 acre outdoor playground is closer than you think.
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