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    Twin Sisters Rock

    4.8 (6 reviews)

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    You'll see the sisters watching over you on your left before you even arrive to the small pull-off with enough space for just a few cars, on your left, off of the SR 730. (Here's the link to the Google Map: http://bit.ly/1QeHUFz) Once you've parked, you'll note a sign sharing the Two Sisters Legend. The legend weaves the tale of two Cayuse Indian sisters who were turned into these large basalt pillars by a crafty Coyote, who had fallen in love with them, but was also a notorious trickster. A third sister, was ultimately turned into a cave downstream, and he himself turned into a rock, so that he could watch over them forever (romantic, right?). Climb through the wide gap in the barbed wire fence, or over the wooden "ladder" to the right, to access the trail. The trail fans out in a few directions, and it's clear that one leads directly to the base of the Twin Sisters, while others lead to lookout points on either side. The hike itself is short in any direction, but there are steep sections with loose gravel, so one should still watch their footing. The reward at the top of each area is a gorgeous vista of the Columbia River and the Wallula Gap. If it weren't for the highway with the occasional semitruck cruising by directly below, one could almost imagine that they were further out in the wilderness. It's a great little jaunt off the side of the road - perfect if you're short on time and ready for some nearly-immediate gratification.

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    8 years ago

    Great hike and absolutely beautiful scenery. The hike was a little steep, fairly short and totally worth it!

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    South Fork Walla Walla River Trailhead - Walla Walla River

    South Fork Walla Walla River Trailhead

    4.5(2 reviews)
    39.8 mi

    This hike happened by happenstance…read more A friend and I were supposed to go up to Horseshoe Prairie (http://www.yelp.com/biz/horseshoe-prairie-nordic-ski-area-pendleton) for snowshoeing, but unfortunately, I let my friend drive and he was a little too confident about his car's snowy-road-handling ability. After spinning tires a time or two, we canned our fun-in-the-snow plans, turned around, and slid down the hill to civilization. While picking up chocolates at Petite Noirs (http://www.yelp.com/biz/petits-noirs-milton-freewater), the owner mentioned a nearby hike. To not make the day a total loss, we were all ears, and went for it. Just off of main street in Milton Freewater, you take the turn off for Harris Park (as you're driving south out of town, it'll be the left BEFORE you take the hill up and out of town). You then drive about 10 miles up a canyon carved by the South Fork of the Walla Walla River. This canyon is part of the Blue Mountains, and it's amazing to see how quickly the landscape changes from the drabby flatness of Milton-Freewater to the alpine-y beauty of the Blues & Walla Walla river. Once you're in the area of the park, keep going until you approach the trailhead for the South Fork Walla Walla River trail. Here there are quite a few parking spots, a couple of restrooms and river bubbles within earshot. You are clearly outside of civilization and within an honest to goodness country landscape. The deep valley is beautiful and the trail looks inviting. For the most part the trail parallels the river. Sometimes it sidetracks and goes up the side of the valley wall, but the river is always within view. The trail is well-kept and nice (other than a few boggy/muddy spots). We went for about 2.5 miles on the trail before calling it a day. We enjoyed sightings of elk at one spot (we later saw herds of deer, turkey, and even a scooting coyote during our dusk drive out). I'm so glad I made it here. I can definitely see myself coming back to dip myself within the magic waters (à la Field of Dreams) and fly fishing the stream (à la A River Runs Through It). I've also heard that you can ride your mountain bike here too---I'd also be down for that! South Fork of the Walla Walla Trail. I will see you again---very, very soon.

    This was a great hike with my dog. Very turn their was a beautiful view of the Walla walla River…read more Trail was in decent condition. Plenty of parking at the trailhead.

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    South Fork Walla Walla River

    South Fork Walla Walla River Trailhead - South Fork Walla Walla River

    South Fork Walla Walla River

    South Fork Walla Walla River Trailhead - Trailhead

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    Bennington Lake Recreation Area - Upper dam near Rooks Park.

    Bennington Lake Recreation Area

    4.2(9 reviews)
    32.1 mi

    This really is a great place to hike. I like to take one of the trails all the way around the lake…read moreand depending on which trail I take, the hike can be from 3.5 to 5 miles. There are three parking areas. My favorite parking spot is the middle lot, not way out at the gate and not up close to the lake, or rather reservoir. This gives me several options for hiking. If I go around the lake clockwise from this parking lot, I'll be leaving the hill to climb at the end of the hike. If I go counterclockwise around the reservoir, I'll be doing the hilly part first and then the slow climb out at the end of the hike. The hubby prefers to hilly part first; I prefer the hilly part last. I find the long steady climb out becomes monotonous. We try to mix it up. Rarely do we shortcut the hike and walk across the top of the dam on the south end, as the back side is way more fun. Depending on what the weather has been up to, some of the trails can be quite muddy, and of course, in the spring and summer months, there are ticks. I usually encounter only one or two other walkers/hikers/dogs on a trip around the reservoir. Only once have I had to yield to horses. This really is a great place for some fresh air and exercise.

    This morning the weather was perfect, in the mid 30s, so my wife and I decided to walk around the…read morelake. Great fun. We shared the lake with a few dogs, a few walkers and a few scouts.

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    Bennington Lake Recreation Area

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    Rooks Park

    Rooks Park

    4.7(3 reviews)
    28.6 mi

    Nice park even when the parking lot is closed for the winter…read more I use the park as the starting point or a turnaround point of a walk along Mill Creek or a walk from here to Bennington Reservoir (lake). As the turnaround point, leaving the car at WWCC ball park and walking up to Rooks puts the cold breeze at your back on the way back down. If you leave your car outside the locked gates in the winter months at the park, you can just walk in and take a hike up to Bennington or walk down to WWCC or even further into Walla Walla along the trail. I like the last part of my hike or walk to always be the downhill part. In the summer, this can be a nice place for a family gathering, a picnic (tables available or barbeque pits), or a little activity. However, check for ticks in the spring and summer months especially if your wanderings take you out among the flora and fauna.

    This park has character as it is close to the city but is quite rustic…read more It has all the usual accoutrements of a park--kid play area, bathrooms, grass, picnic areas, barbecue pits, horseshoes, tables, a dam, a bridge, a creek, a stream, some great trees and lots of parking. OK, so most parks don't have a dam and a bridge, but some do, right? It is attached to Walla Walla by the Mill Creek Recreation Trail which is over a mile long and is perfect for a daily walk as it runs alongside Mill Creek. It is next to the Bennington Lake Recreation Area which increases your options for entertainment. Dogs are welcome at Rooks Park but should be on a leash. Horses are also welcome, but they cannot use the bridge. The parking lot is closed for most of the winter so you may have to park outside the gates if you arrive at an out-of-season time.

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    Rooks Park - Official bulletin board

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    Twin Sisters Rock - hiking - Updated May 2026

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