Umtanum Summary

Umtanum- Yakima Skyline Trail roundtrip as long as you want to make it. We did this trail in April when the snow still clung to the higher hills and i would say that this particular trail I will never do again. If you like garbage, almost constant traffic,and no water than you'll love this hike. The Skyline trail Stretches from the Canyon just south of Ellensburg to almost Yakima. Not recommended after May because of the heat, flies and snakes. Yes it is desert and you won't see a lot of green if any. According to 55 Hikes in Central Washington by Irving and Manning this can be a loop trip. But I wouldn't recommend it. The way is not pretty and the only reward would be the leg of the trail that overlooks the Yakima River.