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| | Aurora Trail is not very close to Port Angeles at all, but what a tremendous site for backcountry trekking it is. Going for a backcountry walk here in Washington is the fine thing to do. Can’t wait to get out in the great outdoors, Aurora Trail in Clallam County, Washington is a tremendous site for getting out. Aurora Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. The warmest time of the year at Aurora Trail arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun |
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is down it drops down to the 40's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are usually in the 40's while Aurora Trail nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 30's. This hiking and backpacking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance
| | which makes it a wonderful wilderness trail for experienced hikers in great shape. Outdoors people generally like this part of Washington. The total elevation difference for this backcountry trail is 5,102 feet, and that is higher than average. Some parts of Aurora Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking and hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 6 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Great outdoors | |
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trails like this one here in the Olympic Mountains are a really tremendous way to spend quality time in nature. A great deal of precipitation falls at Aurora Trail; most of the rain falls during November, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Being 39.2 miles long; it's a long
backpacking and hiking trail. There are wilderness hiking trails all over Washington, and among these are Aurora Trail in Clallam County. Every wilderness hiking trail in Washington has something unique to offer. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty
of supplies. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There are so many wilderness trails in this area.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came to camp Fairholme Campground is a splendid place to do that; let's not forget Lapoel Creek which is a stream
that you may encounter while here. Sol Duc Falls is a gorgeous place to stop by while you're at Aurora Trail; there's a forest here called Soleduck Ranger District.
This is no location for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves. Aurora Trail is great enough to spend more
than a day at, Soleduck Campground is a great local campground, and Marymere Falls is a good local attraction. A great place close to Aurora Trail is Appleton Pass, and you ought to check out Lapoel Point when you're here.
If you want a good time in the great outdoors just
come on up to the Olympic Mountains. This is a popular spot for folks from Port Angeles, and Seven Lakes Basin is a brilliant location here at Aurora Trail. Yep, outdoors cool things truly is bountiful here in the Olympic Mountains. You can run the rapids of Lyre River in the vicinity
of Aurora Trail; Cross Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth checking out. There's whitewater on Soleduck River - North Fork for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and Bogachiel Park is right here at Aurora Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 48.0554, Longitude -123.7921
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 48.0661, Longitude -123.9958
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 19.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 10 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 19.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 39.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 17.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 39.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 17.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 days
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Total elevation difference: 5102 feet
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
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7 miles away
Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ...
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Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
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27 miles away
Come visit, and let us share this amazing place with you. at the lodge, on the shore of beautiful lake quinault, you will find outstanding dining and an abundance of activities.. from lawn games like ...
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User input for Aurora Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Port Angeles, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Aurora Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| | Trails Near Aurora Trail:
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Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 3 miles away, 15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference |
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Mink Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.8 hiking miles, 2790 feet elevation difference |
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Lovers Lane, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference |
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Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference |
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Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, 29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference |
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Soleduck Trail, Clallam County
County
, 8 miles away, 15.4 hiking miles, 3468 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Aurora Trail:
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Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) |
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Lyre River, Clallam County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground) |
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Soleduck River, Clallam County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge) |
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Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) |
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Goodman Creek, Clallam County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River) |
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| | Hotels Near Aurora Trail:
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Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
, 7 miles away |
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Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
, 27 miles away |
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Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
, 30 miles away |
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Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 32 miles away |
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
, 32 miles away |
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30 miles away
