White Bluffs - South Slope

White Bluffs - South Slope

AQI 71 · moderate

Central Washington

10 miDistance
531ftElevation
899ftHigh Point
Out & BackRoute
12h+Drive
moderateCrowds
RiverWildflowersWildlife

Astronomy

MoonWaxing Gibbous (71%)
Stargazingfair

Trail Conditions

Safety & Considerations

Today's Hazard

  • Strong sun — sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses recommended; water reflection adds glare near the lake

Getting There

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