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| | Washington has lots of outdoors pursuits. It's a long trip from Hood River to Bean Creek Trail, but if you're looking for a splendid location to go backpacking, this is a splendid pick. Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of Washington is worth backcountry hiking. There are so many pleasant great outdoors hiking trails for backcountry hiking in Washington, and Bean Creek Trail in Skamania County is one of them. The total elevation difference for Bean Creek Trail is 3,072 feet, and that is higher than average. There are so many hiking trails |
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in this area. Bean Creek Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is December; July is the month with the least moisture. Different parts of Bean Creek Trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the wilderness
| | hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. During the summertime months, highs regularly are in the 70's at Bean Creek Trail, and the overnight is a tad colder of course, usually in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are usually in the 40's with temperatures at Bean Creek Trail dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. With its 14.8 miles of walking distance; it's a long wilderness hiking trail. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 2 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Please | |
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follow all local rules about fires and camping. Backcountry hiking here in Washington is something that is always fun to do. The beautiful backpacking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. The length of Bean Creek Trail is on the longer side
with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Bean Creek Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This
is a backcountry trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the wilderness a bit, and Bean Creek Trail in Skamania County, Washington is a splendid pick.
Briefly about the general area:
This location, the Northern Cascade Range, has so much outdoors exciting things. A journey to Bean Creek Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Harmony Falls; if you came to camp Quartz Creek Big Trees Campground is a fine site to do that. Lots of fun awaits you along
this river.
Take a side journey to Bean Creek, and a perfect location for whitewater paddling is Muddy River. So many enjoyable things to do in the Northern Cascade Range, not enough time. Bean Creek Trail is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Swift Forest Campground
is a tremendous local campground, and close by Lava Canyon is a great spot to go. And that's not all you can do here at Bean Creek Trail. Do set aside some time for Plains of Abraham while you're here at Bean Creek Trail, and don't forget to explore Duck Bay if you're here.
Smith Creek is a lovely stream that is worth stopping at; Lewis River - North Fork is a glorious whitewater spot nearby. This river is so great. You must without doubt dedicate some time to Bear Meadow since you're here at Bean Creek Trail; a short trip to Paradise Falls is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.2107, Longitude -122.0497
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.2763, Longitude -122.0723
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3072 feet
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28 miles away
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29 miles away
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User input for Bean Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Bean Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Bean Creek Trail:
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Smith Creek Butte Trail, Skamania County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1525 feet elevation difference |
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Muddy River Trail, Skamania County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference |
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Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, Skamania County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 382 feet elevation difference |
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Smith Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2573 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 2561 feet elevation difference |
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Wildcat Trail, Skamania County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference |
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Saint Helens Way, Skamania County
County
, 10 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1114 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bean Creek Trail:
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Muddy River, Skamania County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork) |
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Lewis River - North Fork, Cowlitz County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir) |
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Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) |
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Cispus River, Lewis County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 20.2 miles long (Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir) |
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Cowlitz River, Lewis County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 9 miles long (Cispus River to Riffe Lake) |
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| | Hotels Near Bean Creek Trail:
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Randle Motel, Randle
, 15 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge, Stevenson
, 17 miles away |
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Lone Fir Resort, Cougar
, 19 miles away |
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Roy's Motel & RV Park, Morton
, 21 miles away |
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Seasons Motel, Morton
, 22 miles away |
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