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Things to do near Ronald and Lake Cle Elum
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Water, wilderness, ski hills, historic trails and designated motorized routes offer four-season recreation near 121 Bitterroot Lane.
121 Bitterroot Lane · Ronald, WA 98940The Upper Kittitas rhythm
From lake mornings to powder days.
Recreation around Ronald changes with the seasons. Summer brings hiking in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, fishing on Lake Cle Elum and the Yakima River, watersports, mountain biking, off-road riding, and nearby golf. Roslyn Ridge’s Recreation Center offers a pool, hot tub, courts, play areas, and picnic facilities. Fall is ideal for colorful hikes, biking, horseback riding, and scenic drives. Spring brings wildflowers, trail walks, fishing, and river outings as conditions allow. Winter offers extensive snowmobile trails on Cle Elum Ridge, plus skiing and snowboarding at The Summit at Snoqualmie.
Lake Cle Elum
A Bureau of Reclamation reservoir near Ronald with boating, swimming, camping, picnicking and fishing for lake trout, kokanee and rainbow trout.
Plan your outing →Alpine Lakes Wilderness
The Central Cascades open into an immense wilderness of alpine basins, old-growth valleys and high-country trails. Check current permits, closures and conditions before every trip.
Plan your outing →The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four distinct alpine areas, nearly 2,000 skiable acres and 25 lifts, plus extensive night skiing and a Nordic network.
Plan your outing →Coal Mines Trail
A gentle historic rail corridor connecting Cle Elum, Roslyn and Ronald. WTA lists 5.5 miles one way with 453 feet of gain and no parking pass.
Plan your outing →Spring wildflower walks
As lower trails thaw, walk or bike the Coal Mines Trail from Ronald, Roslyn or Cle Elum. Later spring brings lupine, paintbrush, sweet pea and California poppies, with longer routes into the Roslyn Urban Forest.
Plan your outing →Suncadia golf
Prospector offers 7,100 yards of Arnold Palmer design; the 7,300-plus-yard Rope Rider course adds youth tees and a three-hole short-course golf park.
Plan your outing →Fall colors & larch country
Walk or ride the Palouse to Cascades Trail for changing color and golden fields, or plan a larch hike near Lake Easton and Blewett Pass. Check trail conditions, weather and pass requirements before leaving.
Plan your outing →Snowmobile country
State-managed Sno-Parks and groomed routes extend through the Cle Elum Ranger District. Permits, conditions and grooming schedules change through the season.
Plan your outing →Dirt bikes & OHV
The official Okanogan-Wenatchee maps page includes Cle Elum Ranger District ORV trail maps. Confirm designated routes, seasonal closures and vehicle requirements before riding.
Plan your outing →Yakima River
WDFW describes a year-round catch-and-release trout fishery on part of the Yakima River under selective-gear rules. Check the current water-specific regulations before fishing.
Plan your outing →Conditions change. Before heading out, check the linked operator or agency for current trail access, permits, grooming, fire restrictions, weather, operating schedules and amenity availability.