Basics
- Location:
- Located from Rattlesnake Lake to the Yakima River Valley
- Type:
- State Parks
Description
Iron Horse State Park is a 1,612-acre park that was once part of the path of the Chicago-Milwaukee-St. Paul-Pacific Railroad. More than 100 miles of trail extends from Cedar Falls to the Columbia River. High trestles provide spectacular views of the valley below.A vehicle parking permit is no longer required for day visits.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Summer: 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.Winter: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Season:
Amenities
Amenities:
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Located from Rattlesnake Lake to the Yakima River Valley.From Cedar Falls:Leave I-90 at exit #32. Drive south on Cedar Falls Road 3.5 miles.
From Twin Falls:Leave I-90 at exit #38, eastbond traffic turn right off exit, cross river and turn right into parking lot marked “Twin Falls natural area.”
Westbound traffic:Turn left at exit, drive approx. two miles and park in the second lot on left marked Twin Falls Natural Area.
From McClellan Butte:Leave I-90 on exit #42, USFS Trailhead, turn south at exit. Follow signs.
From Annette Lake:Leave I-90 on exit #47, USFS trailhead, turn south at exit and follow signs.
From Hyak:Leave I-90 at exit #54, turn south at exit, turn east (left) on Hwy-906, 1/2 mile turn right on Lake Keechelus boat launch road, turn right on next road approx. 200 ft. In winter, you will need a Sno-Park permit to park in this lot.
From Easton:Leave I-90 at exit #71, turn south to stop sign, cross Railroad Street, railroad tracks, turn left. Drive 1.4 mile to the parking area.
From South Cle Elum:Leave I-90 at exit #84, follow signs to South Cle Elum. Once in town, follow signs to parking area.
From Thorp:Leave I-90 at exit #101, turn north on Thorp Hwy, 1/2 mile turn left on Thorp Depot Road and 1/4 mile to parking area.