Pools, hot tub & sauna
The Swim & Fitness Center is about 100 yards from the house. Its pool and hot tub are heated year-round, there’s a gym upstairs, and the sauna and steam rooms are in the locker rooms.
Local guide
Things to do near Elkwood House
From the trailhead outside the door to old mining towns down the road, here’s where we’d point friends staying at the house.
Steps from the house
At Suncadia
Suncadia is a year-round resort, and a lot of the best stuff is walkable from Suncadia Social. The front desk has a full events calendar and property maps.
40+ miles of trails
Walk, run, or bike Suncadia’s paved and unpaved trails through the forest, starting right from the neighborhood.
Bikes, scooters & kayaks
From spring through fall, bikes, scooters, and kayaks are available to rent at the Pavilion next to the Swim & Fitness Center. In winter the same spot becomes an ice rink, with sleds available too.
Two courses and a driving range
Suncadia has two golf courses and a driving range just south of Suncadia Social. Book tee times on Suncadia’s website or through the front desk.
Dining without driving
Suncadia Social is about 100 yards from the house and has two restaurants, a coffee shop, and a grocery store. Around the resort you’ll also find The Source Plates & Pours and a coffee shop in the Lodge, The Stovehouse by the driving range, and Swiftwater Cellars near the entrance.
Parks & Nelson Farm
Parks and playgrounds are spread throughout the resort, and Nelson Farm runs seasonal activities. Ask the front desk what’s on during your stay.
A few minutes up the road
Roslyn
Roslyn is a small, historic coal-mining town on Suncadia’s doorstep, with brick storefronts and a laid-back main street. TV fans will recognize it as the filming location for Northern Exposure.
Wander downtown
Pennsylvania Avenue is compact and easy to explore on foot, with cafes, a few shops, and historic buildings from the town’s mining days.
The Brick Saloon
Dating to 1889, The Brick is one of the oldest saloons in Washington, and its running-water spittoon is a local legend. A good stop for a burger and a drink.
Roslyn’s cemeteries
More than two dozen small cemeteries on the hill above town reflect the many immigrant communities who came to work the mines. A quiet, interesting walk.
Coal Mines Trail
This rail-trail links Roslyn and Cle Elum, an easy, mostly flat walk or ride with mining history along the way.
Just down the hill
Cle Elum
Cle Elum is the area’s main town, a few minutes from Suncadia, and the place to stock up, grab a bite, or start a day trip.
Cle Elum Bakery
A local institution since 1906. Stop in for pastries on the way to the trailhead or the slopes.
Owens Meats
A family-run butcher shop in town since 1887, known for its jerky and smoked meats. Pick up something for the griddle.
Palouse to Cascades Trail
The long-distance rail-trail (formerly the John Wayne Pioneer Trail) passes through Cle Elum, which makes it a great spot for a bike ride or long walk.
First Street
Cle Elum’s main drag has restaurants, coffee, and local shops, plus groceries and supplies for longer stays.
Day trips
Lakes, rivers & mountains
Lake Cle Elum
A big mountain lake just north of Roslyn, with beaches, boating, paddling, and picnic spots in summer.
The Yakima River
The upper Yakima runs right past Suncadia. In summer it’s popular for lazy floats, and it’s a well-known fly-fishing river year-round.
Snoqualmie Pass
Ski and snowboard at The Summit at Snoqualmie, roughly a 40-minute drive west on I-90. Check WSDOT pass conditions before you go.
Teanaway Community Forest
Northeast of Cle Elum, the Teanaway has hiking, wildflower meadows in spring, and quiet forest roads to explore.
Plan by season
When to come
Winter
Ski days at Snoqualmie Pass, ice skating and sledding at the Pavilion, the heated pool and hot tub, and evenings by the fireplace.
Spring
Trails open up, wildflowers in the Teanaway, and bike rentals return to the Pavilion.
Summer
Golf, kayaks, river floats, Lake Cle Elum beach days, and dinner on the patio griddle.
Fall
Crisp trail rides, golden larches in the high country, and quieter weekends at the resort.
Hours, seasons, and offerings change. Check with Suncadia’s front desk or each business before you go.
Make Elkwood House your base camp
Either way, Suncadia’s rental team manages your stay. This site never takes bookings or payments.