This very rare and remote preserve straddles the glacial waters of the Cle Elum River at the base of the Goat Mountains and Davis Peak. Its powerful solitude and kinetic energy lie in the heart of the Central Cascade Mountains at an elevation of 3,184ft. It is the last privately owned land in the valley before entering Alpine Lakes Wilderness. From the highest point on the property, you have 360-degree views of panoramic mountaintops, expansive valleys, and a rugged river canyon with beaches, fish, and swimming holes. There is a waterfall, a creek, 2 freshwater springs, and 1400 ft of pristine mountain river water running through the middle.

360 Degrees of Astounding Beauty

You are surrounded by the best that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. The Pacific Crest Trail runs along the backside of Goat Mountains above you. Accessed 4 miles up the valley is the trailhead to the Cathedral Rock-Deception Pass Loop. Revered as one of the most beautiful mountain valleys, this route offers a taste of some of the finest meadows, deepest lakes, and craggiest mountains in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area.

The Enchantment Lakes Alpine Lakes Wilderness of Central Cascade Mountains are some of the most beautiful lakes in the western United States. They are within hiking distance of the property.

Natural Resources

In this small space on planet earth, we preserve precious things in danger. Water, our most needed commodity, is abundant like no other private place I have ever been. We are paying homage not only to the endangered and threatened creatures you see on this land but to the indigenous people that inhabited it first and revered it as sacred. They also are near extinction.

The river runs the length of the 13.8 acres and separates the property’s steep, mountainous west side from the road accessible east side.

A waterfall empties from an alpine lake 6,800 ft above you. A natural freshwater spring cascades into the river at the south end of the property.

Mountain goats sun themselves in the crags of Goat Mountains above you in winter. You may see Canadian lynx, marten, gray wolf, brown bear, bobcat, fox, coyotes, deer and elk, pica, and rabbits. 

Over time you will see river otters and mink. You can fish for native brook trout and salmon and witness amazing varieties of waterfowl and birds of prey. In July, you can look forward to being entertained by the showy western tanagers. You will see blue grouse, turkeys, and chuckers with their new babies trailing behind. 

The land is abundant with wild huckleberries, mushrooms, and medicinal plants. It is the home for western red cedar, hemlock, noble and Douglas firs, pines, and vine maples. Wildflowers are prolific in spring and summer.

Get Here by Helicopter!

There is a long flat-topped hill that runs down the middle of the land. It is a perfect helicopter pad. I’ve helicoptered into that valley myself, years ago, and know how easy it is to land there.