Gooseberry Flat Trail #1227
The Gooseberry Flat Trail begins at Forest Road 3300 and ends at Forest Road 3330.
SETTING: Meadows, trees, old logging units, creek.
From the 3330 road, this trail heads downhill through scattered trees, grassy areas and old logging units, sometimes following old skid roads along the way. It terminates at Taneum Creek and Taneum Junction near Forest Road 3300. From here, it is possible to access Taneum Ridge Trail 1363 and North Fork Taneum Trail 1377.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Seasonal motorized closure in effect yearly snowfall through June 15. If conditions permit, this trail may be opened to motorized use prior to June 15 and will be posted open at that time both on the ground and on this site. |
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Fees: | $5/vehicle/day or Northwest Forest Pass, or Federal Interagency Recreation Pass required at Taneum Junction Trailhead. Discover Pass not valid on National Forest lands. |
Open Season: | Late June - Late October |
Best Season: | Summer |
Busiest Season: | Summer/Fall |
Closest Towns: | Ellensburg |
General Information
Directions:From I-90 take exit 93. Turn north and travel .25 mile to “T”-intersection. Turn right on to Thorp Prairie Road. Travel 3 miles, turn right, cross freeway and turn right onto West Taneum Road, which becomes Forest Road 33. Continue on Road 33 to Road 3330. Turn left onto Road 3330 and travel 3 miles to the trailhead at Gooseberry Flat.
Parking:
Roadside parking for 2-3 vehicles off of Road 3330. A short distance (1200') up the road, parking is available at the dispersed camping area.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Day Hiking
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Backpacking
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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Horse Riding
OHV Trail Riding
Trail is mostly used as access to the greater Taneum Junction trail system from the dispersed camping on Road 3330.
Difficulty Level: | Moderate |
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