North Fork Taneum Trail #1377

The North Fork Taneum Trail begins at Forest Road 3300 and ends at Cle Elum Ridge Trail #1326.

The trail crosses to the north side of Road 33, parallels the road for several miles, crosses the 3300-133 road, and follows near the North Fork Taneum Creek, crossing it several times. All crossings in the lower eight miles of the trail are now bridged. After passing the junction with Fishhook Flat Trail 1378, the trail enters logging areas and crosses other roads. Just past Butte Creek (at 9.4 miles) is the junction with Lightning Point Trail 1377.2, which goes to the right and uphill for 2.4 miles (very steep in spots) to connect with Cle Elum Ridge Trail 1326. At the 13-mile mark, the 1377 trail leaves the logging, and continues along the creek to the old trail shelter. From the shelter it climbs sharply to Windy Pass and ends at the junction with Cle Elum Ridge Trail 1326.

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	Seasonal motorized closure in effect yearly snow fall 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.
Fees:	$5/vehicle/day or Northwest Forest Pass, or Federal Interagency Recreation Pass required at trailhead. Day passes available at Taneum Junction. Discover Pass not valid on National Forest land.
Closest Towns:	Cle Elum, Ellensburg

General Information

Directions:

From I-90 exit 93, go east on Thorp Praire Road 3.5 miles to West Taneum Road; turn right and cross over I-90. Turn right onto East Taneum road, which becomes Road to Forest Road 33, west for 8.25 miles to the trailhead in Ice Water Campground. There are other road access points further to the west. There is a campground that accomodates, tents, trailers and small RV's. There is no potable water.

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