Winter recreation event at Ahtanum State Forest January 18 and 19

Snowmobilers in the DNR-managed Ahtanum area in Yakima County. Photo: DNR

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) would like to invite you to Ahtanum State Forest near Yakima on January 18 & 19 to find out about winter recreation opportunities.

Recreation managers will be hosting the event and will be available to answer your winter recreation questions. They will also have maps and can help you find the best adventure for your group.  Snowmobilers will find lots of resources on opportunities and safety precautions when using groomed trails.

Snacks, hot beverages, and a warm fire will be available to warm you up if you decide to go try out the trails. This will also be a great opportunity to meet others who enjoy winter sports.

Event Details

When:   January 18 & 19
                8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Where: Ahtanum State Forest in the Whites Ridge Parking lot (map).

Don’t forget your Discover Pass, your ticket to millions of acres of recreation opportunities on Washington state-managed recreation lands.

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Hold your horses! Barbecue Flats area closed

Getting ready for Memorial Day adventures? Be sure to adjust your plans if you had planned on heading to Barbecue Flats dispersed recreation area in Yakima County— public access is closed.

DNR is working with other landowners to restore public access to this popular area, so stay tuned.

We recommend Cascade Camp as your best alternative for your hiking and equestrian adventures (see map for details).

Warning: There is no turn-around point once you hit the road closure.

What’s worse than being up a creek without a paddle? Driving a horse trailer to a road closure without a turn-around point.

On a more serious note, we are concerned about public safety. Please forward this blog to those you know who may want to visit this area.

The road closure is on Meloy Road, one mile from the junction of Wenas and Audubon Roads.

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