Watt Canyon

[RG]

There are some pretty nice elk hanging around Watt Canyon these days

[huntnfmly]

Stupid question where is watt canyon?
That's another feeding station right?
Never been there would like to take grandson.

[greenhead_killer]

Joe watt canyon. Just south of thorp

[huntnfmly]

Thank you
Is there a observation point or do you have to hike in a ways?

[cbond3318]

That second pic is frame worthy! So cool!

[PlateauNDN]

 

[huntnfmly]

Do you need a discover pass to park at the gate?
I looked up info and looks like the gates are closed around Dec 15.
Thank you for the info

[Dan-o]

Thank you
Is there a observation point or do you have to hike in a ways?

Stupid question where is watt canyon?
That's another feeding station right?
Never been there would like to take grandson.

Directions

From Ellensburg: Take Interstate 90 westbound, get off at Exit 101 at Thorp, turn left (south) on to North Thorp Highway which goes over I-90, continue on North Thorp Highway, turn right (northwest) on to Thorp Cemetery Road, continue a little more than two miles on the road and turn left (west) on Watt Canyon Road. The parking area is at the end of the road where it comes to L.T. Murray Wildlife Area lands. A Discover Pass is required to park.



No walk at all....   Well maybe 50 yards if it's crowded.

There is a good sledding hill, literally right next to the elk fence if there is snow.   Your grandkids might enjoy that, too.



There is no "observation area", like there is at some of the others.
You basically pull up and park and look at elk thru the elk fence.    Still fun.
 BRING BINOCS!

[Dan-o]

Do you need a discover pass to park at the gate?
I looked up info and looks like the gates are closed around Dec 15.
Thank you for the info

You do need a discover pass....   not that I've ever been checked there.

[Dan-o]

Nice pics, RG.

[huntnfmly]

Thank you
Is there a observation point or do you have to hike in a ways?

Stupid question where is watt canyon?
That's another feeding station right?
Never been there would like to take grandson.

Directions

From Ellensburg: Take Interstate 90 westbound, get off at Exit 101 at Thorp, turn left (south) on to North Thorp Highway which goes over I-90, continue on North Thorp Highway, turn right (northwest) on to Thorp Cemetery Road, continue a little more than two miles on the road and turn left (west) on Watt Canyon Road. The parking area is at the end of the road where it comes to L.T. Murray Wildlife Area lands. A Discover Pass is required to park.



No walk at all....   Well maybe 50 yards if it's crowded.

There is a good sledding hill, literally right next to the elk fence if there is snow.   Your grandkids might enjoy that, too.



There is no "observation area", like there is at some of the others.
You basically pull up and park and look at elk thru the elk fence.    Still fun.
 BRING BINOCS!

Thank you @Dan-o for info and directions

[hunterofelk]

Nice pic, RG.  Thanks.

[elkrack]

Great pic!

[Oh Mah]

Do you need a discover pass to park at the gate?
I looked up info and looks like the gates are closed around Dec 15.
Thank you for the info

You do need a discover pass....   not that I've ever been checked there.

@ huntnfmly   Or WDFW vehicle access pass if you want to save the money.You get one of these with your hunting license. 

https://wdfw.wa.gov/lands/wildlife_areas/lt_murray/L.T.%20Murray/

[huntnfmly]

Thank you @Oh Mah I was wondering  if that would work