Lake easton
october 12, 2024
Location: Lake Easton State Park
150 Lake Easton State Park Road
Easton, WA 98925
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Finish Time: 5:00 p.m.
Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) (Rating: 1C)
5 km (3.1 miles) (Rating: 1B)
150 Lake Easton State Park Road
Easton, WA 98925
Start Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Finish Time: 5:00 p.m.
Distance: 10 km (6.2 miles) (Rating: 1C)
5 km (3.1 miles) (Rating: 1B)
This is a lovely circuit of Lake Easton that will hopefully include some brilliant fall colors. The walk begins in Lake Easton State Park on park trails which can be narrow and have some roots, but are basically flat. You exit the park and walk through the tiny commercial district of Easton, Washington on a wide road shoulder. There is a general store here where you can buy snacks or water or use the restroom. You next get on the Palouse to Cascades rail trail on the east side of Easton and it loops you back along the opposite side of Lake Easton, going through a short tunnel (lights not required) and over a bridge before turning right to return to the state park. The walk is pretty flat and, other than some trails in the state park, the surfaces are wide and smooth. The 5K option will go the opposite direction around the circuit to the bridge and back.
Lake Easton State Park: Take I-90 to exit 70. Take exit 70 toward Easton/Sparks Rd. If coming from the Seattle/North Bend direction, go right at the end of the ramp. If coming from the Ellensburg/Spokane direction, go left. Pass over the freeway and follow the road as it turns left. In about 1/4 mileturn right into the state park driveway. After passing the guard shack, go right at the next intersection (signed "beach"). Go to the end of this road and park in Beach parking. NOTE: You will need a Discover Pass or you may purchase a day pass for $10 to park in the state park.
Dogs allowed on leash. Please clean up after them.
Everything you need to know about Discover Pass can be found here.
Everything you need to know about Discover Pass can be found here.