HISTORIC NACHES PASS - This trail actually follows most of the route taken by the Ezra Meeker Wagon Train (aka the Longmire Wagon Train) over the Cascade Mountains in 1853. My Dad and I started in the Little Naches area ( a few miles west of Cliffdell, WA) and ended up outside of Greenwater, WA. Sort Order. Naches/Manastash always has fun spots and trails but IMO the Wagon Trail is boring in the summer and I usually wont run it dry. Lots of side trails to get lost in and play in but not very challenging for a JK. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from June until October. From this point the trail travels west to the actual "Naches Pass" and onto … The western half of the trail, number 1175, is only open from November 15th to July 15th in an attempt to reduce the soil erosion. Forest Road #1913 also crosses the 684 jeep road. Elbe can have some good challenges in it most of the year depending on what trails ya hit, its kinda my winter goto now. Lower Naches Trail (West Side) is only open July 15th through November 15th. Naches Trail (FT 1175, FT 684, Naches Pass). Ceg_ 01-06-2009 06:18 PM by Wildman. From The Dianamal77 . Creek. We stopped for pictures, BS,ing dog pit stops, etc and still got to the top before 3. After many years of wanting to run the Naches Pass, my wish finally came true this last weekend. The East Half (#1175 and #684) is open June 15th through November 15th unless posted otherwise. The steeper sections of the trail start at the Forest Road #1914 crossing, approximately 1/4 mile from the Little Naches Road #1900. 3: 9,436: Display Options: Moderators: Showing threads 1 to 9 of 9: Moderators : 1: Sorted By. We traveled from east to west. Whereas the eastern section of the trail, number 684 Naches Pass is open to off-road enthusiast year-round, however snow may make the trail impassable. The original route was so difficult that at the cliffs on the western edge of the route, … Forum Tools: Search this Forum: Mark This Forum Read. Naches Pass Trail. View Parent Forum. I ran the Naches Pass Trail that runs over the Cascade Mountains in Washington State with my family for my birthday. Only a few wagon trains ever crossed this trail through the 4800-ft elevation of Naches Pass due to the rugged terrain and later discovery of easier routes across the Cascades. There are some steep grades, but generally the trail … Best off road driving trails in Naches, Washington 44 Reviews Explore the most popular ohv / off road driving trails near Naches with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you. If you only do the Naches pass trail you can do it and be back in Enumclaw by 5. Jeeps Follow Trail Carved by Naches Pass Emigrants 08-15-50 By Ted Van Arsdol, Yakima Daily Republic Ninety-seven years after the first wagon train crossed Naches Pass through the trackless Cascades, 11 Yakima jeep drivers, members of the Ridge Runner club, have completed the same rugged journey. The pass is an old wagon trail that is now a Jeep trail. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Naches Trail is a 11 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Enumclaw, Washington that features a waterfall and is rated as difficult. Summary: Map: News (0+0) Events (0) Photos (0) Reviews (0) Overview: Trail conditions are varied, expect to navigate through dry, wet & loose rocky sections. Liberty is good around now but super easy also in summer, but I still like going there all year. This trail but must be kept on leash run the Naches Pass that! 684 Jeep Road at the cliffs on the western edge of the route, … Naches Pass, wish. 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