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North Yakima Skyline Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 11 Google reviews · Running trail in Selah, Washington · Hours vary

Runner's snapshot

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We have not been able to confirm the surface, distance or shape of North Yakima Skyline Trail yet from its own listing, the park's website or runner reviews — so those cells stay blank rather than guess. What is below comes straight from the listing and from reviewers' own words. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

ScenicTrailhead parking

What runners say about North Yakima Skyline Trail

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (11 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

🏞️ beautiful scenery 5 mentions

“Great time and beautiful views.”

Lovely trail to drive up to... It's got too many stones at places n the going gets to be slow... But it's rewarding. The views are really worth it. Also you'll get to.see golden eagles here... Right by the attached towrs about 5 miles in. Be prepared for it to take time though.. the 5 miles took us almost 1.

★★★★☆ — Pareekshit , May 2018

Excerpts from public Google reviews. Read all 11 reviews →

Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 10 mentions

“Awesome views of town and the canyon”

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The practical stuff

  • AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
  • Websitewta.org
  • Phone+1 206-625-1367
  • Social Instagram · Facebook

Where to find North Yakima Skyline Trail

Durr Rd, Selah, WA 98942

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.