Date and time

Saturday, March 9. Carpool 8:20 am, leave 8:30 am, Hike 9 am-11 am

Name of hike 

Yager Canyon Snow Shoe Hike

Hike description  

You are invited on a conditioning hike (at your own pace) on S Fork Coppei Rd, which is ½ hr from Walla Walla. You'll enjoy this beautiful hike where you'll see evidence of deer, elk, turkeys, cougars. This is private property.

Leader

Karen Yager, 509-520-8623, karen@karenyager.com

Time and distance

2 hours/1 mile, 500 ft elevation gain

Difficulty 

This hike is a gradual uphill climb. You can return at any point on the way. Photo on the right is current; photo on the left is autumn.

Dogs welcome?

No, unless you have a snow dog. The snow is deep.

Start location  

To car pool, meet at 8:20 am below the tall Staples sign in the Cascade Farm & Outdoor parking lot at 598 N Wilbur Ave across from McCurley Toyota. Leave at 8:30 am.

Directions

Go through Dixie on Hwy 12 E about 2.5 mi to the top of the hill, turn R at elevator on Lewis Peak Rd. At the first Y, take the left fork on Walker Rd. At bottom of hill, turn Right on S Fk Coppei Rd. At the next fork, go right. Follow that road to 4600 S Fork Coppei where you’ll park along the road. Karen will be there to meet you. Travel time 30 mins. Be ready for a great workout!

What to bring

Layered clothing, wind breaker, snow shoes, poles w baskets, scarf, gloves, sun glasses, hat, water, snacks.