Good news from Washington State Parks. The Cascades to Palouse State Park Trail now offers 100 miles of virtually unimpeded access for bicyclists, horseback riders, and hikers between North Bend and the Columbia River near Beverly. This comes about with the recent renovation of the Renslow Trestle, crossing Interstate 90 east of Kittitas, along the old Milwaukee Road rail line that has been converted to a multi-use recreational trail.
Formerly known as the John Wayne Pioneer Trail and Iron Horse State Park, this old rail line was acquired by the state after Milwaukee Railroad went out of business in the 1970s. Over time, trestles, tunnels, and other sections have been repaired. This spring, for the first time, the full 100-mile length of the trail to the Columbia is available for use, except for a small stretch of street travel between Water Street and the Kittitas County Fairgrounds in Ellensburg.
You can enjoy guided snowshoe hikes, each Saturday and Sunday through February, at Lake Easton State Park, off Interstate 90, between North Bend and Ellensburg.
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5 options for cross-country skiing
Ski areas near Seattle offer something for all skill levels By Megan Burbank, The Seattle Times
Published: December 27, 2020, 4:03pm
Share: The view along the Icicle River Trail Nordic ski trail in Leavenworth. (Megan Burbank/The Seattle Times/TNS)
SEATTLE Whether you want to perfect your skating on the challenging trails at Cabin Creek or hone your classic technique on the valley floor of the Methow, Washington is a fantastic place to cross-country ski, with a ton of Nordic ski networks and centers offering groomed trails right off the highway, equipment rentals and lessons, ski racing opportunities and more. Here’s where to find them.
6 great cross-country ski areas near Seattle [The Seattle Times :: BC-AV-SEATTLE-CROSSCOUNTRY:SE]
SEATTLE Whether you want to perfect your skating on the challenging trails at Cabin Creek or hone your classic technique on the valley floor of the Methow, Washington state is a fantastic place to cross-country ski, with a ton of Nordic ski networks and centers offering groomed trails right off the highway, equipment rentals and lessons, ski racing opportunities and more. Here’s where to find them. And remember: With COVID-19 cases spiking in the state, it’s a good idea to stay close to home even when practicing this naturally socially distant sport.