Near Riparian Trail East
The Balanced Rock that gives the trail the name, looking out over the riparian meadow.
Near Riparian Trail East
Riotous fall color along an old irrigation canal ditch bank.

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Riparian Trail East

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This trail follows the Cowiche Creek riparian area and surrounds a grassy meadow being restored.
0.8
mi
Distance
34
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsFamily FriendlyRiver/CreekWildflowersWildlife
Access Issues
No motorized vehicles

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Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
0.76mi
Distance
34ft
Elevation Gain
27ft
Elevation Loss
10%
Max Grade
1,854ft
High Point
1,808ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This trail segment connects to the Snow Mountain Ranch Ditch Bank Trail. Combining these trails makes a pleasant loop around the meadow of native grasses being restored. There are numerous opportunities to access Cowiche Creek and the surrounding wetlands.

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April 19, 2025
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