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| | A lengthy trip divides Ellensburg from American Ridge Trail, but backcountry trekking is such an exciting thing to do, and this is an excellent place to do that. If you happen to be in Washington, why not go trekking, it is something that is always fun to do. Every Washington backpacking trail has its own unique beauty. With its 62 miles of walking distance; it's a long great outdoors trail. This backpacking and hiking trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backpacking and hiking trail for advanced |
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trekkers looking for a glorious challenge. American Ridge Trail is a two ended hiking and backpacking trail with two trailheads, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Now this hiking and backpacking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food
| | to last the whole trip. This is a vicinity covered with lots of backpacking and hiking trails. At American Ridge Trail all through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 40's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at American Ridge Trail. Hiking trails are splendid and plentiful in Washington, and one of these is American Ridge Trail in Yakima County. Different parts of American Ridge Trail are at very different elevations, and that means | |
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that some parts of the great outdoors trail could be very different from other parts of it. The total elevation difference for American Ridge Trail is 4,759 feet, and that is higher than average. The backpacking and hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to
enjoy these summits. While visiting this region in Washington it's a wonderful idea to go trekking too. Now, this is roughly a 9.5-day hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. American Ridge Trail gets
a great deal of water; the month of January is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is July. Put on your backcountry trekking shoes, and hit the hiking trail, American Ridge Trail in Yakima County, Washington is just the place.
Briefly about the
general area:
If you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Northern Cascade Range. In the event that you don't mind getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Bumping River; Deep Creek is in the neighborhood of American Ridge Trail and is always a diversion
to have a look at. This location, the Northern Cascade Range, has so much outdoors exciting stuff. If you came to camp Pleasant Valley Campground is a good site to do that; if you crave a little side journey, try Pleasant Valley.
American River is a magnificent whitewater spot
in the vicinity of American Ridge Trail, and American Ridge Trail is good enough to spend more than a day at, Lodgepole Campground is a good local campground. You don't ought to go far from American Ridge Trail to enjoy Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Union Creek Falls is a tremendous
local attraction, and Boulder Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth taking a look at.
While you're here at American Ridge Trail it's a brilliant idea to stop by Little Crow Basin; Cortright Point is quite close. If you adore the outdoors, you'll have a thing
about American Ridge Trail. You should positively dedicate some time to Big Basin since you're here at American Ridge Trail; Soda Springs is always fun to check out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.9706, Longitude -121.1676
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.8683, Longitude -121.5161
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 31 miles
Total climbing distance = 16.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 31 miles
Total climbing distance = 12.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 62 miles
Total climbing distance = 28.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 62 miles
Total climbing distance = 28.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 days
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Total elevation difference: 4759 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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28 miles away
Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien...
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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30 miles away
The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw...
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User input for American Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Ellensburg, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ellensburg, Washington, the metro area neareast to American Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at American Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington
Local climate location: GREENWATER 8 miles away
       
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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30 miles away
The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....
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Cle Elum Travelers Inn, Cle Elum
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32 miles away
Located in western Washington and a short distance to I-90, the Cle Elum Travelers Inn is conveniently located to golfing, shopping, Summit at Snoqualmie, Ellensburg, Iron Horse State Park, Cle Elum L...
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| These outdoors activities are available near American Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near American Ridge Trail:
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Goose Prairie Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 9.6 hiking miles, 3246 feet elevation difference |
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Crow Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 21.2 hiking miles, 3248 feet elevation difference |
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Bumping Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 5 miles away, 18.2 hiking miles, 792 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Valley Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 587 feet elevation difference |
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Goat Creek Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 3879 feet elevation difference |
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Swamp Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 1563 feet elevation difference |
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Bismarck Trail, Yakima County
County
, 7 miles away, 14.2 hiking miles, 4496 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near American Ridge Trail:
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 2 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 14 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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| | Hotels Near American Ridge Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 28 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 30 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 30 miles away |
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Cle Elum Travelers Inn, Cle Elum
, 32 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 45 miles away |
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