Friday 6-6-2014: My wife and I hiked Teanaway Ridge Trail. Trail Conditions Trail in good condition. We were the ONLY ones on this trail so enjoy the solitude. Very quiet, barely anyone else on trail until trail meets up with Iron Bear. 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. The actual ridge trail is in good shape (minimal rocks or overgrowth). So plan on an extra two miles on this hike. Almost missed them as the bloom is only 1-2” and they are low to the ground. To Iron Creek Trailhead: From I-90 take exit 85. We made the mistake of thinking "Iron Bear" is what we started on, let's continue on Iron Bear. 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]. From Take National Forest Road 9738 at 0.2 mile north of Mineral Springs Resort (Campground) on US Highway 97. Seattle_Wayne WTA Member 100 Hiked May 28, 2020. If it wasn't for the motorcycles, this would be a spectacular trail - we encountered 16 in 5 different groups the entire day. The trail does have steep hills scattered throughout so be aware. Here was the only area where travel was 100% snow-covered. Trail Work Parties; Get Involved . Cet itinéraire est également utilisé pour les petits véhicules tout-terrain tels que les motos / motos hors route. Lots of steep ups and downs. The sunny, exposed south side slope of the ridge is where you find lovely pink petals of bitterroot. We hiked this trail starting at 9:30 on Saturday 6/27. Follow Highway 970 veers left. The two links below are for map sets of the ORV trails on the Cle Elum Ranger District. Friday 6-6-2014: My wife and I hiked Teanaway Ridge Trail. We did this yesterday and the wildflowers are going crazy. Bring lots of water on a hot day. 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. Snoqualmie Region. If you are looking for an uphill both ways hike, this hike is for you! That first part is the old road so it’s super easy! Was awesome to have the place to ourselves. The undulating terrain is a workout. 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). Bring water! Was awesome to have the place to ourselves. Hiked the Teanaway Ridge Trail then found a place, next to a creek (of course), to spend the night hanging with the hammock. The forest road is a dirt road with typical potholes. We were able to see Mount Rainier and Mount Stuart in distance and more wildflowers such as bitterroots, glacier lilies, and trilliums. As soon as we turned off the Iron Bear trail, it truly turned into a ridge walk. This trail is not as busy as many in the Teanaway. 0:27. Happy trails! Bring water! DONT FORGET WATER. Trail goes north, climbing and descending along the top of Teanaway Ridge through forest, meadows, and clearcuts, ending at County Line Trail 1226. ", It was a nice trail but definitely hot! The Teanaway region of Washington is absolutely beautiful. Start early or go during the week. We parked at the closure at 7:30 and were the only car there. At Iron Bear Pass, we turned to the right (north) to climb Teanaway Ridge Trail #1364 to an unnamed peak at 5489 ft. We parked at the closure at 7:30 and were the only car there. Type of Hike Day hike. Blog; Magazine; Sign Up; Site Search. 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. 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. Had the trail to ourselves until we hit the Iron Bear trail, even then not many people for a Saturday. 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. 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 trail is mostly forested and under tree cover so the views are minimal. Had pretty view points but a one time hike for me. The views from the top.....unmatched! Trip Report By. 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). That first part is the old road so it’s super easy! I chose this hike as it seemed convenient to for some of us coming from the Yakima Valley to meet another coming from Suncadia. The trail is mostly forested and under tree cover so the views are minimal. We went there a bit too early in the season. Cle Elum, WA 98922 The forest road leading up to the trail was in great shape and any sedan could make it fine (assuming you don't mind a little dust and gravel on your car). Drive 6 miles on NF-9738 to the trailhead. Snow Intermittent snow - not hard to cross. The view up top was nice (though smoky), but there are prettier trails with a better payoff. This route is also used for small off road vehicles such as dirt bikes/motorcycles. Iron Bear Trail #1351to Teanaway Ridge Trail #1363, Liberty, Lion's Gulch, and Billy Goat OHV Trail, Flying Horseshoe Ranch and Yellow Trail [PROPRIÉTÉ PRIVÉE], Achetez Pro pour ceux qui vous sont chers. The trailhead is only 3 miles from US 97 highway near Blewett Pass on National Forest Road 9714. It's either up or down and pretty rocky. The grade got steeper and the view got more expansive. Nothing that cannot be managed. I would definitely recommend! AllTrails really should provide a "trail conditions " ICON for motorbikes, horses, or at least multiuse - I could have quickly eliminated this trail. We reached the summit in about 2 hours from the trailhead. No permit is required to park at the trailhead and there is no toilet. This trail sure gets you on the back half with repetitive up and down plus the .8 mile from trail head to parking. Also spotted my first calypso orchid. The whole trail is up and down there is no middle ground. So we just needed Teanaway Point and Teanaway Mountain to complete the group. The trail is sometimes quite narrow and requires passing close by other hikers. The climb to Iron Bear peak was steady and fairly mild. This trail is a fav because it’s usually quiet with only a few other people around. I went from iron bear to teanaway ridge then south on ridge. If you take the south fork of Teanaway Ridge Trail you would reach Red Top Trail in about 3 miles. It’s all worth it for the view at the end of the trail and the flowers are really impressive. Beautiful hike with wild flowers, amazing views of Rainier and surrounding Cascades like Mount Stewart. 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. When you get to the junction with Teanaway Ridge Trail, make sure you take the Ridge Trail! The trail is primarily used for hiking, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. Log in (or Sign up) Dashboard Write a Trip Report Log In Sign Up; Go Hiking Trip Reports Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. Drive 6 miles on NF-9738 to the trailhead. Super sweet up there but definitely a few overgrown sections and one large tree down. Teanaway Ridge Trail Backpack and Hang. 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). The view overall was worth it and I foolishly hiked from 12pm-5:30 pm, making the heat an extra challenge. Lost of steep ups and downs. Go early if it's going to be hot because sections have no cover at all. 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. The trail does have steep hills scattered throughout so be aware. To the end point: With the W. Fork Teanaway Tr1353 nearby, this trail does not get as much use, but combined with the West Fork Teanaway Ridge trail, offers enough terrain to fill a day. Much of the terrain is relatively open, and invites off-trail travel and exploration. Thankfully u are in and out of tree cover. The Teanaway area (pronounced tea-ANN-away) is a great place for hikers and scramblers, and Ingalls Peak has some popular trad routes. 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. This trail sure gets you on the back half with repetitive up and down plus the .8 mile from trail head to parking. The wildflowers are also past their prime at this point. Central Cascades. Upon reaching the Teanaway Ridge trail #1364 at the 4400’ level and 2 ¼ miles from the rig, a spectacular ridge hike to the north was in store for about 15 minutes more until the coming gray mass of … We hiked about two miles on Iron Bear Trail #1351 to reach Iron Bear Pass at 4500 ft. We gained 800 ft. High clearance will make this drive easier, although not every one of the 4 other cars I saw had it. Lost of steep ups and downs. That being said there is alot of climbing and descending which can be tiresome. On … That being said there is alot of climbing and descending which can be tiresome. We were wrong and ended up descending many feet only to realize we needed to hike back up before beginning our climb to the peak. The trail is primarily used for hiking, but you may come across horseback riders or mountain bikers as well. It was pretty shady the whole way up, but mostly full sun on the way down. 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. Very quiet, barely anyone else on trail until trail meets up with Iron Bear. Trip Report. The best part about this portion of the trail is the solitude, we saw only 2-3 other parties all told. No permit is required to park at the trailhead and there is no toilet. Unsteady hikers may want to use poles. Take Iron Bear Trail #1351 from either Iron Creek Trailhead (east) or Bear Creek Trailhead (west) It’s all worth it for the view at the end of the trail and the flowers are really impressive. While climbing you are treated to views across the valley and you can see Rainier and Adams (on a clear day of course). 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. If you just want the views and are outside of wildflower season, then take the shorter iron bear trail. Mt Arriva via South Ridge + Fisher Peak via Northwest Ridge + Silent Lakes (Ragged Range, WA) 1585 Views . The trailhead is only 3 miles from US 97 highway near Blewett Pass on National Forest Road 9714. 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. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a hard overall physical rating with a 1,128 ft black diamond climb. As our introduction to the region, we hiked up Teanaway Ridge, a 3 mile trail up to a viewpoint of Mt. I would definitely recommend! Print. Cle Elum RD ORV Trails - West [PDF: 5.5mb, 13 pages] Cle Elum RD ORV Trails - East [PDF: 3.5mb, 10 pages] Alerts & Warnings. Cle Elum Ranger District The view at the top on a sunny day is a great payoff. It should be pretty snow free now. Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. It was pretty shady the whole way up, but mostly full sun on the way down. The road to the Iron Bear Trailhead was in decent shape. Go left to cross the freeway, and make a right onto Highway 970. It's either up or down and pretty rocky. Report. The forest road leading up to the trail was in great shape and any sedan could make it fine (assuming you don't mind a little dust and gravel on your car). Go Hiking Trip Reports Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. I would say if you are looking for high-ish mileage, solitude and a great payoff, the Teanaway ridge trail is for you. It was a work out....but worth it! The Teanaway Ridge Trail continues north about half a mile to descend 200 ft and connect to County Line Trail. Trip Report . • Teanaway Ridge Trail Visit this wildflower laden trail for a moderate hike that offers breathtaking views. 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 view overall was worth it and I foolishly hiked from 12pm-5:30 pm, making the heat an extra challenge. Also, be sure to bring a mask as most people we encountered did. (509) 852-1100. Go early if it's going to be hot because sections have no cover at all. This trail is a fav because it’s usually quiet with only a few other people around. Had the trail to ourselves until we hit the Iron Bear trail, even then not many people for a Saturday. More people should give this trail a look. Surroundyellow. This route is also used for small off road vehicles such as dirt bikes/motorcycles. We reached the summit in about 2 hours from the trailhead. This trail is very good with occasional brushy areas. Stewart. Trip Report. Impossible to stay 6 feet apart, so be sure to bring a mask or neck buff. Lots of steep ups and downs. Join & Give; Volunteer; Take Action; Events; Donate; News . ", It was a nice trail but definitely hot! As others have mentioned, the actual "trail" starts about a mile before the designated starting point due to a gate blocking the road, this adds about 1 mile of forest road walking each way, so plan on 10-ish miles total. Road Road rough but passable. We hiked about 1.5 miles on Teanaway Ridge Trail to reach the summit. To the start point: Teanaway Ridge Trail (#1364) est un sentier aller-retour de 12.6 kilomètres peu fréquenté situé près de Cle Elum, État de Washington. Bring lots of water on a hot day. Log in (or Sign up) Dashboard Write a Trip Report Log In Sign Up; Go Hiking Trip Reports Iron Bear - Teanaway Ridge. Take County Line Trail from Old Blewett Pass on NF-9715. We continued climbing until we reached a four way junction, turning right and continuing up to the Teanaway Ridge. (509) 852-1100. But in all reality, there are little flat spots on this trail. This mountain bike primary trail can be used both directions and has a moderate overall physical rating with a 676 ft black diamond climb. I came up in my 4 door economic commuter car. DONT FORGET WATER. The Teanaway Ridge Trail continues north about half a mile to descend 200 ft and connect to County Line Trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. We arrived at the TH about 8:30am and we were the first ones there. Super sweet up there but definitely a few overgrown sections and one large tree down. The trail is primarily used for hiking, running, horses, and mountain biking and is best used from June until October. So plan on an extra two miles on this hike. Heading up the trail towards Teanaway Ridge. Also, be sure to bring a mask as most people we encountered did. The actual ridge trail is in good shape (minimal rocks or overgrowth). Now the trail.....what a nice trail. Our friend met us around 8:15 and we hit the top within 2 hours. As the trail climbs the view becomes more expansive, so try to bear the slight elevation gain! To the end point: 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. We were the ONLY ones on this trail so enjoy the solitude. At Iron Bear Pass, we turned to the right (north) to climb Teanaway Ridge Trail #1364 to an unnamed peak at 5489 ft. We did this yesterday and the wildflowers are going crazy. Thankfully u are in and out of tree cover. If it wasn't for the motorcycles, this would be a spectacular trail - we encountered 16 in 5 different groups the entire day. Take the right trail heading north onto Teanaway Ridge Trail 1364. Cle Elum RD ORV Trail Maps. Teanaway Ridge Trail Backpack and Hang. 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 trail was nice and views are great but it was cloudy. Beautiful flowers including trillium and glacier lily. 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. The Teanaway Ridge Trail begins at Forest Road 9738-120 and ends at County Line Trail #1226. To Iron Bear Pass: To Iron Bear Pass: Unsteady hikers may want to use poles. As others have mentioned, the actual "trail" starts about a mile before the designated starting point due to a gate blocking the road, this adds about 1 mile of forest road walking each way, so plan on 10-ish miles total. 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