Jen went hiking June 3, 2011 8 miles 250 feet gained

Swale Canyon

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Beautiful area! I came here for an easy stroll and wanted to find the marmots and get some good wildflower photos. Success on all three goals. Next time, I'm bringing my bike.

gorgeous allium Balsamroot rivals Dog Mountain Swale Canyon heavenly hike

Trail Talk

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Kyle Meyer · June 6, 2011

Gadzooks! Can you give any more information about this hike? Where did you park? Is it a state park or private land? Is it backpackable? Swimmable? That third photo looks like it would be so wonderful for camping and swimming.

Jen · June 6, 2011

Kyle, this is the 31 mile long Klickitat Rail trail and you will love it. No elevation gains, but remote "desert" scenery await you...... OK I don't know what to call this biome, but it is high prairie with wonderful geology.

I started at the Harms Road TH, but you can start at Wahkiukus and head up to make it a nice easy backpack.

http://www.klickitat-trail.org/

Jen · June 6, 2011

Swimmable- sure, but there are cows upstream, so don't gulp the water.