Ahtanum State Forest
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This park experiences heavy crowds, especially on weekends.
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Very crowded, parking fills up early
Best: Visit in off-season or try alternatives
Ahtanum State Forest is a working forest and recreation area located in Yakima County, Washington. It covers approximately 75,000 acres and lies 30 miles (48 km) west of the city of Yakima. The forest borders the Yakama Indian Reservation to the south, and the name Ahtanum means “stream by long mountain” in the Yakama language.
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Why go: Similar hiking, forest, alpine terrain experience
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