Hardy Canyon
Central Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“The wildflowers were great.”
Last report: May 27, 2025
WildflowersMay 27, 2025
Getting There
Recent Reports
May 27, 2025
The wildflowers were great. Walked through a sea of Lupine at one point.
Jun 9, 2024
The stream that parallels this trail is dry, so expect not to have a water source on this hike, and plan accordingly.
May 13, 2024
Road to trailhead is as previously described - rut down the middle but easily straddled. No problem in a Subaru Outback and probably ok for most cars with reasonable clearance.
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