Bearded Monkey Cycling

03/14/2026

Looks like bikers need to find a different place to ride this weekend, we recommend Terrace Heights or Konnawac Pass, both have hero dirt right now and can use you tires. Actual, Cowiche really could use the tires too, as hikers and dogs that chose to ignore closure signs made a mess out of the trail surface. Actually some good moisture and some bike tires to buff it out wouldn't be the worst idea, but that's not my area of expertise.

As a general rule, ride through puddles, not around them. If your tires are marking the trail deeper than the depth of their tread get off and walk.

TRAIL NOTE!: Today (Friday, 3/13) through the weekend (until Monday, 3/16), we are CLOSING Cowiche Canyon Uplands to BIKES.

We rarely close trails for one use type. But heavy rains and mud have made trails extremely exposed to rutting and erosion.

If you'd like to experience Cowiche Canyon Uplands trails, PLEASE go on foot. And please walk right through puddles or mud to avoid widening trails and trampling wildflowers (they're out and vulnerable!).🌸

With warmer weather and sun on the way, trails should dry quickly. We expect to be able to fully re-open the Uplands on Monday, 3/16.

Thank you for respecting trail closures, and for helping to keep our trails healthy for the long-term. 🙏

03/05/2026

TRAIL NOTE!! Today (March 5) we're excited to OPEN Cowiche Canyon Uplands and Snow Mountain Ranch trailheads. Trails are mostly dry and in good shape!

There ARE still patches of mud and some BIG puddles in the Uplands. Please do your best to walk or roll right through them (be brave!) to avoid widening trails and trampling plants. BTW, some early wildflowers are out!

Enjoy!😎🌱🌸

01/22/2026

Happy birthday to our hardest worker, Stache. It takes so much dedication to sleep on the couch all day and still manage to bark at everyone who enters the store. Few have the multi tasking skills to pull it off. We couldn't do it without him.

12/20/2025

This conversation isn't going to go over well with my dogs.....

TRAIL NOTE (12/19/25)!!
We're sorry to report that today we're CLOSING the Cowiche Canyon Uplands trailhead and trails until further notice. While there's still some snow cover, many trails are severely muddy and getting worse as more snow melts. Please respect trail closures -- they're for the long-term health of the trail system.

We're checking on other trails today. Currently trailheads that remain open are: Cowiche Canyon (east and west), Snow Mountain Ranch, and Konnowac Pass

Thank you!

09/27/2025

Join or renew your Evergreen membership now through Sept 30 and you’re entered to win a Propain Tyee 6.1 frame — Carbon or Alloy, your choice. One bike. Every trail. Any terrain.
Membership fuels trails, programs, and advocacy across WA — and this week, it could also fuel your dream ride.

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09/06/2025

09/06/2025

Hop on your bike and join the Yakima Police Department and the Yakima Greenway for the Bikes & Badges ride tomorrow! We’ll roll out from Sarg Hubbard Park at 10am and enjoy a fun, family-friendly ride along the beautiful Greenway. It’s the perfect way to connect with neighbors, meet local officers, and spend the morning outdoors together. Bring your bike, bring a friend, and let’s ride! 🚴‍♂️👮‍♀️

09/03/2025

06/03/2025

Another great day on The Yakima Greenway. Congrats to all the competitors for a successful 41st Gap 2 Gap2Gap

05/30/2025

Gap2Gap Saturday May 31st. If you haven't signed up yet do it now, solo or as a team. The river's super low and mellow, you can see the bottom in this preview during kayak practice a couple nights ago. This is the 41st running of this event.

05/29/2025

🚣‍♀️ Race Week is Here! 🚵‍♂️ See the Adult & Junior race week schedules below!

Get ready for an epic week of racing on the Greenway! If you haven't registered already, theres still time! Registration is open until Friday May 30th!

🛶 Adult Kayak Practice
📍 Yakima Greenway Visitor Center
🗓️ Tues, May 27 & Wed, May 28
🕡 6:30 PM launch (don’t be late!)
Paddle to Century Landing — arrange your own pickup.
✅ PFD & whistle required!

🛶 Junior Kayak Practice
📍 Reflection Pond @ Sarg Hubbard Park
🗓️ Thurs, May 29
🕡 5-7 PM launch (don’t be late!)
✅ Kayaks, Paddles & PFDs provided

🚵 Adult MTB Course Preview
🗓️ Thurs, May 29 | ⏰ 5–8 PM
Ride the new course while volunteers mark the route!

📦 Adult & Junior Early Packet Pickup
🗓️ Fri, May 30 | ⏰ 5–6 PM
📍 Greenway Visitor Center

🏁 Adult RACE DAY — Sat, May 31
📍 Sarg Hubbard Park
🕖 7:00 AM: Transition open + Packet Pickup
🕗 8:00 AM: Safety Meeting
🏃‍♀️ 8:30 AM: Race Start
🏆 ~1:45 PM: Awards
🎁 2:00 PM: Giveaway

🏁 Junior RACE DAY — Sat, May 31
📍 Sarg Hubbard Park
🕖 7:30-9 AM - Packet Pickup
🏃‍♀️ Ages 8 & Under - 9 AM Race Start
🏃‍♀️ Ages 9-12 - 9:40 AM - Race Start
🏃‍♀️ Ages 13-15 - 10:20 AM - Race Start
🏆 11 AM - Junior Awards
🎁 11:30 AM - Bike Giveaway (must be present to win)