A hand-picked starting point — the most welcoming, iconic, or just plain great outdoor groups in Ellensburg.
Wednesdays, 6:01pm · pick your own route (~45 min)
📍 Gazebo, north end of Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park, Ellensburg
Free and open to all; choose your own distance, everyone regroups.
Seasonal trail & revegetation work parties at the crag — see WCC
📍 Frenchman Coulee (Vantage), ~30 min east of Ellensburg
The region’s marquee climbing destination — 600+ basalt sport and crack routes; prime in spring and fall, a rare winter-dry crag.
First Saturday of each month, 8:00am
📍 Irene Rinehart Riverfront Park parking lot (Umtanum Rd bridge), Ellensburg
Over 160 species recorded along the river; binoculars and beginners welcome.