Above: Some desert meadows (Top Left); The Umtanum Creek trail near the Yakima River (Top Right) An Aspen Grove near the trailhead (Bottom Left); The handy work of a beaver along the creek (Bottom Right)

The Umtanum Creek trail is located along the Yakima River between Selah and Ellensburg.

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Looking up the Yakima River near the trailhead in early spring

Warning:  When hiking on this trail, be sure to watch out for Rattlesnakes and ticks, which are common in the area.

Umtanum Creek Trail