Selah Butte
AQI 62 · moderateCentral Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
SnowReported on trail
“Arrived at the trailhead at 7:30am.”
Last report: Feb 21, 2026
Getting There
Recent Reports
Feb 21, 2026
Breezy and mid-30s with diffused light. I forgot how relentless the first 1000’ of ascent is - got the heart rate up quickly!
Dec 28, 2025
Arrived at the trailhead at 7:30am. Only car in the lot.
Apr 26, 2025
Ascended the long route up Selah Butte. The trail branches off to the left about a half mile up the normal route to stay under the ridge line.
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