Middle Fork Ahtanum Trailhead and Trail

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Category Overview

The State Lands Development and Renovation category provides funding to two state agencies to repair, renovate, and develop outdoor recreation facilities on existing recreation lands. As the popularity of outdoor recreation increases in our state, these grants help address overcrowding, ensure our outdoor amenities are safe for public use, improve visitor experience, and allow more people to enjoy our great outdoors.

Project Highlights

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) used this grant to construct a nonmotorized trailhead and trail in the Ahtanum State Forest (ASF), located approximately 25 miles west of Yakima, WA. This is the first designated nonmotorized trailhead in the ASF. The project allowed DNR to develop 7 miles of trail, parking, restrooms, a picnic shelter, picnic tables, fire rings, signage, plantings, and kiosks. The primary recreation opportunities provided by this project are nonmotorized trail uses, including equestrian, hiking, and snowshoeing.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Natural Resources Dept of Category: State Lands Development & Renovation WWRP Grant: $275,271.00 Applicant Match: $23,800.00 Project Type: Development County: Yakima Legislative District: 14 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 10-1427

Location Details

From Ellensburg, WA take I-90 East to I-82 S. Travel on I-82 aprox. 35 miles Take Union Gap Exit, turn right at intersection on to Valley Mall Blvd. Travel West on Valley Mall Blvd until it intersects with 1st Ave. Turn left. Take Right at next stop light on to Ahtanum Road. Travel on Ahtanum Rd aproximately 18 miles. Stay right at the Y in the road in the town of Tampico. Travel aproximately 15 miles. End at Ahtanum Campground.

What is the WWRP

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.