Cowiche Canyon

West on Hwy 12 out of Yakima to the 40th Street exit. Go one mile south on 40th Street then right on Englewood then right on 80th Street then left on Scenic.  4 miles from Yakima and you are there. This will leave you on the top of the canyon.

There is also a way in from the "bottom" of the canyon.  Take the same exit- "N. 40th Ave. and Fruitvale Blvd." Drive under the freeway, across Fruitvale, and in 1.5 miles from US 12 turn right onto Summitview. Continue for 7.1 miles and turn right on Weikel Road (signs on Summitview indicate Cowiche Canyon turnoff). Drive 0.4 mile on Weikel Road, and turn right at the sign for Cowiche Canyon.  This will get you to the start of the rails to trails part of the canyon.