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Selah Cliffs -- Natural Area Preserve
4.4 ★★★★☆ 42 Google reviews · Running trail in Yakima, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Loop distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Loop
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Selah Cliffs -- Natural Area Preserve's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. 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.
What runners say about Selah Cliffs -- Natural Area Preserve
“Nice clean place to go to the bathroom and to view the bridge view out there before heading home”
“It was very windy and overcast but still able to experience in person and thats what counts 😀 Another beautiful creation by mother nature that you should come and see.”
Beautiful trail along the Selah cliffs leading all the way to the bridge stretching across. The road till the trailhead is all gravel. Discover pass is required for parking. Lots of benches along the trail to sit and relax on. I liked the info boards which tell you about the canyon area.
Very peaceful, no one else was there. We parked with our van overnight at the trailhead, nobody bothered us. But technically not allowed I don't think. Was a really nice mile out mile back walk.
Short and sweet, easy flat terrain and cool to see the cliffs to the side and bridge you walk towards. Wish you could get closer to the bridge.
We went here today! Weather was kinda touch and go, but all in all a fun walk. For no dogs being allowed there were quite a few.
Trail conditions & character
“It was very windy and overcast but still able to experience in person and thats what counts 😀 Another beautiful creation by mother nature that you should come and see.”
“We parked with our van overnight at the trailhead, nobody bothered us.”
“Nice clean place to go to the bathroom and to view the bridge view out there before heading home”
Plan your run at Selah Cliffs -- Natural Area Preserve
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to 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, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitednr.wa.gov
- Phone+1 509-925-0906
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