

High open grasslands, rolling ridgelines and basalt outcrops above Ellensburg offer wide panoramic landscapes, seasonal wildflowers and dramatic skies — great for sunrise/sunset and night-sky work. Trailhead parking is on an unnamed road; no fee. Best in spring for blooms, summer evenings for golden light, and clear autumn/winter nights for Milky Way. Access is by short hike on mostly exposed terrain; bring sun protection and water.


High open grasslands, rolling ridgelines and basalt outcrops above Ellensburg offer wide panoramic landscapes, seasonal wildflowers and dramatic skies — great for sunrise/sunset and night-sky work. Trailhead parking is on an unnamed road; no fee. Best in spring for blooms, summer evenings for golden light, and clear autumn/winter nights for Milky Way. Access is by short hike on mostly exposed terrain; bring sun protection and water.