East Rim Waterworks Canyon

East Rim Waterworks Canyon

Central Washington

3.0 miDistance
449ftElevation
—High Point
Out & BackRoute
12h+Drive
moderateCrowds
Forest TrailWildflowersWildlife

Forecast

Thursday91°FSunny then Patchy Smoke15% precip6-20 mph
Friday91°FSunny1% precip7-14 mph
Thursday Night63°FPatchy Smoke3% precip14-21 mph
Saturday82°FSunny8-22 mph
Friday Night63°FClear1% precip12-15 mph
Sunday82°FSunny5-12 mph
Saturday Night55°FMostly Clear6-22 mph
Monday82°FSunny6-12 mph
Sunday Night57°FMostly Clear1% precip12-17 mph
Monday Night57°FMostly Clear10-17 mph

Astronomy

MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair

Trail Conditions

Getting There

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