Klickitat Trail & Klickitat Trail Conservancy

Info:

The Klickitat Trail follows 31 miles of an old railroad corridor that, in the past, linked the Washington State towns of Lyle and Goldendale. The Trail follows the Wild & Scenic Klickitat River & then a tributary, Swale Creek. 

The 31-mile gently-graded Trail starts in the breathtaking, remote Swale Canyon and passes through the small town of Klickitat before following all 10.5 miles of the beautiful Wild and Scenic Klickitat River, ending at the trailhead near Lyle, Washington, at the confluence of the Klickitat and Columbia Rivers. The Trail’s spectacular scenery includes carved gorges, interesting geologic formations, abundant wildflowers, rolling oak and ponderosa pine forests, and great birding opportunities, including winter habitat for bald eagles near the Lyle trailhead. 

To learn more about the trail or to become a member of the Klickitat Trail Conservancy, please visit: www.klickitat-trail.org

Amenities:

• Views
• Bird Watching
• Hiking
• Walking
• Biking

Driving Directions:

Lyle on SR 14 MP 0.0 - Lyle Park across SR 14 from Northwest Realty Group at the west end of town, just after crossing the Klickitat River Bridge. A portable toilet is here. From the Trailhead, proceed north parallel to SR 142.

Click here to learn more about the trail, view trail maps and for trail updates: www.klickitat-trail.org