The Top 10 Natural Monuments in Yakima County
Yakima County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 10
beautiful natural monuments in Yakima County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments in Yakima County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: October 18, 2025
This section of the Pacific Crest Trail leading to Dewey Lakes Overlook is very popular, so try to get early to the parking lot, if you want to dayhike. Depending …
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The Knife's Edge is a narrow path with drop offs to both sides. But even for someone who has some issues with exposed terrain (me), crossing this section was no …
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Climbing up to the summit of majestic Mount Adams is a strenuous adventure. With 12,280 feet, it is the second highest peak in the Pacific Northwest just after Mount Rainier. …
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Ascend to the summit of Cowiche Mountain and relish in panoramic vistas. Once an expansive cattle ranch, this area is now a thriving nature preserve teeming with wildlife and vibrant …
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Big Dewey Lake is a popular spot to enjoy the nature. There is also a bigger campground at the lake shore.
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Lava Spring is an excellent water source that fills a surprisingly large pool of rocks. This is where a huge wall of lava rock piles up and you can camp …
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Deer Lake has lots of room for tents with views over the turquoise water. Pine trees will provide you with shade and the lake itself is very inviting for a dip.
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With Ginette Lake you reach the boundary of the Goat Rocks Wilderness. It is a great spot for a break or to pitch your tent. The lake is a good water source.
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This is where you enter the stunningly beautiful Goat Rocks Wilderness. It will lead you through forest first, but with a little effort and ascending you will enjoy the rough peak and snowfields of this unique area.
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Not much traffic on this road and it had some nice views. The shoulder had lots of small stones but the cars gave plenty of room.
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