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Park · Cowiche Canyon

Cowiche Canyon

3.6 mi round trip87 ft gainEasyDay hike: No permitOvernight: Check first
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Permits and reservations

Day hikeNo permit
No permit or reservation.
OvernightCheck first
Many parks like this close at dusk and do not allow camping. Check the posted rules before an overnight trip.

Matched from park boundaries on the map. Always confirm with the land manager before you go.

About the trail

Suggested hike3.6 miRound trip to the far side
Elevation gain87 ftRound trip
Trails7.7 miTotal in the park

Overview

Cowiche Canyon has about 7.7 miles of trails. Our suggested hike is a 3.6-mile round trip from Scenic Trailhead to the far side of the trail network, following East Uplands Trail, then Historic Jeep Trail, then Tieton Andesite Trail, then South Rim Trail. Shorten or extend it as you like.

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What you need

Parking and passes

No parking pass is needed at most trailheads like this one. Check posted signs, since some lots have their own rules.

Getting there

The hike starts at Scenic Trailhead. Save directions offline before you leave, since mountain roads often lose cell service.

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