Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve
AQI 62 · moderateCentral Washington
Astronomy
MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair
Trail Conditions
“Their website says that the cliffs above Selah Creek and the Yakima River are the only places the basalt daisy has been found.”
Last report: Jun 2, 2026
Safety & Considerations
Today's Hazard
- Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake
Getting There
Recent Reports
Jun 2, 2026
The Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve is a 107 acre area that supports the largest known population of the Basalt Daisy in the world. Their website says that the cliffs above Selah Creek and the Yakima River are the only places the basalt daisy has been found.
Jul 7, 2025
Great "hike" to do after work. Not a real beauty of a hike, wide gravel trail, short loop.
May 31, 2025
New gravel added to the trail for a good mile. This is an out-and-back hike done midmorning before it became too hot.
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