Hey Tom it was really nice to meet and chat with you and everyone else. I am delighted to have helped and will put together a day trip along Manastash ridge as soon as I can. Cheers!

took a quick trip up to check it out today... https://vimeo.com/351305889

and to quickly elaborate this route has lots of views, and goes by the UW Observatory.

Hey Folks, won't know if I'm making this trip until later this week due to work (might have to host an open house in Yakima on Saturday) BUT ROADS 1701 and 1702 are CLOSED DUE to the LEFT HAND FIRE that we reported last Tuesday morning. More here- https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident/6456/ Just saw Hollis' post :) A bypass could be along Manastash from Barber Springs down to Ellensburg Pass to Ellensburg https://www.gaiagps.com/public/TszvBVlPY7etzbipJBoosaet Another option could be depending on where 1701 is closed you could probably get to Cleman Mtn or Hog Ranch Rd. Why is EVERYTHING UNDERLINED?!?!

Found the events! Can't make it like I said but will either create one once trail conditions permit and/or join the Manastash run in June. Thanks!

Feb 23? Shoot I'm in Seattle that afternoon and eve. Is there one in March?

I'd love to! There are tons of trails to connect, we could do a part day or two or three as well. I always like starting in Taneum and working over to Barber Springs, then along Manastash Ridge back toward Ellensburg, from there WenasRd to Umptanum Ridge then over to 410. That would be a full day for sure.