Grass Camp Trail #1219


SETTING: Creek valley, meadows, forest, ridgetop.

Provides a good loop trip. From Naneum Meadows, the trail follows a small stream uphill and onto a plateau.  At the 1.25 mile point, the Grass Camp Tie Trail #1219.1 takes off to the left and heads downhill towards Haney Meadows. The trail continues along the rim, eventually heading southwest and downhill. Finally it descends a steep ridge and reaches the junction with Howard Creek Trail #1372.

At a Glance

Current Conditions: Access to Table Mountain area trails is limited due to road conditions. Access from the north via 9712 is closed due to the road being washed out. Repair date is unknown. 
Access from the south via 3500 is not recommended for trailers, motorhomes or any vehicles other than high clearance 4X4's between 3500-124 and the 9712/3500 junction. 
Operational Hours: June - October
Restrictions: Motorized use prohibited.
Closest Towns: Ellensburg

General Information

Directions:

Trail can be accessed from Naneum Creek Trail #1381 at Naneum Meadows, Howard Creek Trail #1372, and Grass Camp Tie #1219.1 out of Haney Meadows.


Parking:

Activities

Mountain Biking

Could be incorporated into a loop ride with ocassional steep and loose rocky tread.

Difficulty Level: More to Most Difficult

Day Hiking

A fine and varied dayhike forming a long loop with other local trails.

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Backpacking

Unknown for backpacking, could be part of a larger loop opportunity in basalt plateau topography.

Difficulty Level: Moderate

Horse Riding

A fine and varied dayride forming a long loop with other local trails.

Difficulty Level: Moderate