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This backpacking and hiking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. The total elevation difference for this backpacking and hiking trail is 3,377 feet which is a higher than average number. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. With its 8.6 miles of walking distance it's an average length backpacking trail. This is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Different parts of Cool Creek Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
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Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 4.3 miles Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 4.3 miles Total climbing distance = .8 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 8.6 miles Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 8.6 miles Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3377 feet
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