Yakima Greenway, Yakima WA, I-82 Exit 36

Yakima WA

Parking: off I-82

Gearjammer Travel Plaza, exit 36

Access:

From the Truckstop, go south on the road (careful, no sidewalks) to the traffic circle. Cross under the interstate and look for the trail-head straight across. The town has bike/runner-friendly sidewalks/lanes if you want to go one way on the trails and back via the roads to see town.

Trail Name:

Yakima Greenway

Connects to:

Planned connection to rail-trail that goes down the valley.

Length: 10 miles

Width: 96”

Surface: Asphalt on the Greenway, Some crushed gravel around the birding lakes.

Elevation: 1,066'

Grade: Gentle grade

Facilities: Rest rooms

Run Rating

Restaurants: Yes, downtown

Microbrewery: Yes, downtown

Pets: Yes

Cycling: Yes

Safe Neighborhood?: Yes

Watch for: Some bald eagle nest in the area

Excruciating Detail:

http://www.traillink.com/trail/yakima-greenway.aspx