Blazed Ridge Trail #1333
The Blazed Ridge Trail begins at Forest Service Road 4110 and ends at Manastash Ridge Trail #1388.
Setting: Ridgetop, old-growth trees, open hillsides, subalpine zone, clearcuts.
From Forest Road 4110, the trail begins climbing immediately through old-growth forest and logging units. It winds uphill mostly on the ridgeline to the top of Blazed Ridge where it follows the ridgetop to trail’s end at the junction with Manastash Ridge Trail 1388. There are many good views of Mount Rainier and nearby ridges from this trail, portions of which were relocated in 1985. There is no water along this trail.
At a Glance
Operational Hours: | Seasonal closure in effect yearly snowfall through June 15. If conditions permit, this trail may be opened prior to June 15 and will be posted open at that time both on the ground and on this site. |
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Open Season: | Summer |
Usage: | Medium-Heavy |
Best Season: | Summer |
Busiest Season: | Summer |
Restrictions: | Single-track only. |
Closest Towns: | Easton, Cle Elum |
General Information
Directions:REMOTE Trailhead
Take I-90 Exit 62 (Stampede Pass), southwest on Road 54, south on Road 41, south on FS Road 4110 crossing Big Creek and climb to the trailhead.
Parking:
There is adequate parking for 6+ vehicles. There are no facilities here.
Activities
Mountain Biking
Very challenging mountain bike trail. Can loop with FS Road 4110 and the Manastash Ridge trail #1388.
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Day Hiking
Point to point hiking with ocassional views from the ridge.
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Backpacking
Dry trail, few opportunities, can descend into Greek Creek via Greek Creek Trail # 1321.2.
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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Horse Riding
Busy motorbike trail, seldom ridden by horseriders.
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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OHV Trail Riding
Popular motorbike single track trail. Quad use is prohibited.
Difficulty Level: | More Difficult |
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