Lower South Cle Elum Ridge

Total Miles4.8
Technical Rating
2Easy
Best TimeSummer, Spring, Fall
Trail TypeHigh-Clearance 4x4 Trail
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Trail Overview

The trail is rated as level 1 and winds through a thick forest with no major obstacles, aside from occasional squirrels. The view at Taneum Point is breathtaking on a clear day. Be sure to check out the US Geological Survey marker for Taneum Point. The trail can be dusty, so wearing a bandana is recommended.

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Difficulty

This is a hard-packed dirt road, accommodating two vehicles in most areas, with pull-offs in narrower sections.

Technical Rating

2

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Jeff Kelly
Jun 27, 2026
2018 Toyota Tacoma
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NormalDusty
One area on the east side is down to rocks for about 500 feet

Lower South Cle Elum Ridge Trail can be accessed by the following ride types:

  • Single Track
  • 50 Inch
  • 60 Inch
  • High Clearance

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