The riverside community was named Yellepit in honor of a chief of the Walla Walla tribe who was encountered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition. The community once had a large train depot, water tank and other buildings. In 1953 the community site was inundated by the waters of Lake Wallula.
To assure this cache Power Trail remains active and available for all who seek these caches, this cache (and the others in this trail) is maintained by the cache owner (SP&S Fan). Cachers are encouraged to communicate about any caches requiring attention by indicating any issues in their log and/or via email. I read every log. DISCLAIMER: Although rattlesnake sightings are exceedingly rare, please look carefully before reaching near brush or around rocks. If you feel it does not look safe, move on to another cache. Cachers assume all liabilities seeking this cache.