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Yakima Skyline Trail
4.4 ★★★★☆ 55 Google reviews · Running trail in Selah, Washington · Hours vary
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Natural surface
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Not reported
Confirmed from Yakima Skyline Trail'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.
Hiking area for views of the canyon, the river and Mt. Rainier, among other mountains.
What runners say about Yakima Skyline Trail
“we’ve hiked here for thanksgiving the past few years and it’s always beautiful.”
“Awesome views and an easy hike”
nice hike and easily accessible from yakima or selah. we’ve hiked here for thanksgiving the past few years and it’s always beautiful. if you start at the proper trailhead, you can avoid driving by the litany of gun folks firing off hundreds of dollars of ammo. you will hear them, however.
Nice open hike through sagebrush and grassland with good views of the river below and cliffs. After parking at the trailhead at the end of Buffalo Rd., pass through the gate into the BLM land and walk along the road.
Pretty good trail. On hot days there would be no shade so be aware. Pretty good views of Selah, Canyon road, mt. Adama, Mt. Rainier, and the cascades. The Traiil is clear and being among Rocks sometimes helped as a stepping stone during the incline. Caught view of 4 rams.
The trail is a rocky road if you go up the mountain its lots of weed and not the perfect place for your dog to run free but to hike is really good.
Trail conditions & character
“This trail is hard the first 2 miles is just up hill and there is a lot of rocks, but the view is worth it.”
“Each of these spots are great to evaluate if you've reached your limit to turn around since there is lots of elevation gain and pretty rocky terrain.”
“if you start at the proper trailhead, you can avoid driving by the litany of gun folks firing off hundreds of dollars of ammo.”
“Each of these spots are great to evaluate if you've reached your limit to turn around since there is lots of elevation gain and pretty rocky terrain.”
“The trail is a rocky road if you go up the mountain its lots of weed and not the perfect place for your dog to run free but to hike is really good.”
“nice hike and easily accessible from yakima or selah.”
Plan your run at Yakima Skyline Trail
The practical stuff
- AccessHours vary — hours are not posted for this trail, so check before an early or late run
- SurfaceNatural surface — easiest on the joints and the most fun, but expect roots, rocks and mud after rain
- 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
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
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