Riding near Tri-Cities

[doudea]

Hello, I'm considering a job based in Pasco, WA. I've been riding in Western CO for 20 years.

Unfamiliar with the Tri-Cities area, how far is good mountain riding from there? Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[cascadesnowjunky]

Two hours west and there is decent riding out of naches or Yakima, and 1 1/2 hours east there is tollgate area which is more family riding. But nonetheless there is definitely riding somewhat close, I live in kennewick and ride every weekend.

 

[doudea]

Hello, I'm considering a job based in Pasco, WA. I've been riding in Western CO for 20 years.

Unfamiliar with the Tri-Cities area, how far is good mountain riding from there? Any info is greatly appreciated.

Two hours west and there is decent riding out of naches or Yakima, and 1 1/2 hours east there is tollgate area which is more family riding. But nonetheless there is definitely riding somewhat close, I live in kennewick and ride every weekend.

Thank you! Much appreciated info.

 

[FlyingW]

Yep about 100 plus miles to the west to a few areas west of Yakima or 80 miles east to Bluewood ski area in Washington or Tollgate in NE Oregon.

Check out Washington State Parks website for SnoParks and riding areas.

Snowmobile Sno-Parks | Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

Take a look at Sno-Parks where snowmobiles can be used.

parks.state.wa.us

 

[CSV]

I have only driven out to Bluewood area once, the drive seemed too long. I have been to Tollgate a few times but never since living in the Tri-Cities, the drive seems longer than it is. I primarily ride the Yakima areas since I used to live up there and know the areas well. It is also 75ish miles of freeway driving vs heading east and being on a 2-laner.

 

[cascadesnowjunky]

I have only driven out to Bluewood area once, the drive seemed too long. I have been to Tollgate a few times but never since living in the Tri-Cities, the drive seems longer than it is. I primarily ride the Yakima areas since I used to live up there and know the areas well. It is also 75ish miles of freeway driving vs heading east and being on a 2-laner.

Me also, I grew up in the lower Yakima valley so know Ahtanum area well, that is my go to place.

 

[CSV]

Me also, I grew up in the lower Yakima valley so know Ahtanum area well, that is my go to place.

Nice, I grew up in the Lower Valley as well. Ahtanum is hard to beat as far as quality of terrain and snow for Eastern WA.