The way points of this bicycle route:
Proceed south on Walnut Street.
Turn right.
Turn left.
Turn right.
There is a very pretty short foot trail along the Yakima river here. Continue straight ahead across the river.
Turn right
Turn right.
Turn left.
Turn left.
Turn left.
Straight ahead about 1/4 mile is the parking area for the hike to "The Book" on Manastash Ridge. Everyone should do the hike at least once! To continue on this route turn right.
This is a very pretty little canyon - I think its underrated, and I am always surprised at its beauty when I ride it.
A More peaceful spot to rest before you do the return trip might be 1/4 mile back down Manastash Road at the bridge over Manastash Creek. There's lush shady vegetation, the coolness of the air that hugs the creek, the burbling of the water, and a parade of busy birds.
OK, I know it ain't the descent of the Col du Galibier, but headed back down the canyon it's still fun to get down on the drops and pretend you're Eddie Merckx!
Turn left.
Obey the stop sign at this dangerous intersection, even if you're flying down the hill! Proceed straight ahead.
Turn right.
Golf Courses were invented so that bicyclists could feel superior!
Keep an eye out for interstate-addled drivers as you negotiate the interchange and head back into town. Turn right and cross I-90 on overpass.
Turn right.
Turn left.
Turn left.
Welcome to Bikely, take a step by step tour of this path:
Press Start Tour - then use the navigation buttons below to move along the path.
A ride through farms and ranches and then up a very pretty little tributary canyon of the Yakima river! The canyon is filled with wildlife - birds, coyotes, deer, ground squirrels, elk, snakes, and, sources tell me, even the occasional mountain lion! This Kittitas Valley loop ride starts and ends in Ellensburg at the corner of University Way and Walnut.
Tagged with: Low traffic, Rural, Scenic
