| Cle Elum is a small town on the eastern side of the | | | | Water destinations include many lakes such as Lake |
| cascade mountain range with a population approaching | | | | Cle Elum, Keechelus Lake, Kachess Lake and many |
| 2000 residents. This small town is in the center of | | | | more. The Yakima River runs through the town and it |
| some fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities. The | | | | offers some of the absolute best trout fishing in the |
| weather on the east side of the cascades is | | | | entire region. Much of the Yakima has restricted fishing |
| significantly sunnier than the west side so there are | | | | tackle regulations, so check in at the Cle Elum Ranger |
| many more days to enjoy the outdoors than in the | | | | station or with the annual Washington state fishing |
| Seattle area. | | | | guide. Other popular rivers include Cle Elum River and |
| First off, you are located at the edge of the Mt. | | | | the Teanaway River. |
| Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. Within the forest | | | | There are many camping opportunities in the national |
| exist many hiking and backpacking trails, lakes and | | | | forest. The best way to find them is to talk with the |
| rivers and more nature destinations. | | | | local ranger station or do an online search. Many |
| There are many trails available throughout the region. | | | | require reservations due to high demand, especially on |
| Probably the most famous trail of all is the John | | | | 3 day weekends. |
| Wayne Pioneer & Iron Horse State Park trail. This | | | | If you are looking for a more upscale experience, the |
| trail is a converted railway that runs from just east of | | | | Suncadia resort is a five start, four season resort |
| Seattle near North Bend all of the way to the | | | | located just to the west of Cle Elum. |
| Washington and Idaho border. The 110 miles of | | | | Local historical information and museums include the |
| developed trails that make up the Iron Horse State | | | | Mines, tours are available, The Coal Mines Trail, |
| park are open to hiking, mountain biking and horseback | | | | Carpenter House Museum and the Telephone |
| riding. | | | | Museum. |
| Winter time provides its own abundance of outdoor | | | | The closest cities include North Bend to the west and |
| activities with downhill skiing at Snoqualmie Pass and | | | | Ellensburg to the east. Cle Elum is right on I-90 so there |
| trails for cross country skiing, snow shoeing and | | | | is quick and easy access from the Seattle area. |
| snowmobiling. | | | | |