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| | A long drive parts Ellensburg from Big Creek Trail, but there's perfect natural prettiness waiting for you here along it. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Big Creek Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is a perfect place to go. Washington is an outstanding outdoors state. Big Creek Trail is a wet spot that gets lots of rain; during the month of January you get the most rain around here while July is commonly the driest month. The total elevation difference for Big Creek Trail is 1,866 feet, and that is about average. Backcountry hiking in |
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Washington is a nice way to spend some time. Different parts of Big Creek Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. Big Creek Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last
| | the whole trip. This hike should take you about 2.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. All through the summertime months at Big Creek Trail highs are commonly in the 70's; the overnight is fairly cooler of course, ordinarily in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Creek Trail. Splendid wilderness hiking trails in Washington are in abundance, and Big Creek Trail in Kittitas County is one of them. Every Washington wilderness hiking trail has its own unique loveliness. | |
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Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Big Creek Trail is 16.2 miles long; it's a long trail. This backcountry hiking trail is a very long backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it an excellent trail
for experienced trekkers in delightful shape. Big Creek Trail is a two ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. These backcountry hiking trails here
in the Northern Cascade Range are an outstanding way to explore these summits. There are so many trails in this neighborhood.
Briefly about the general area:
R V Town is a perfect campground nearby, and while you're here at Big Creek Trail it's a wonderful idea to visit
Mathew Meadow. So much fun stuff to do at Big Creek Trail, so little time. If you don't mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on American River.
Little Naches River is a great whitewater spot near Big Creek Trail; Jim Creek is one of the streams close by that
might be worth checking out. You ought to undeniably dedicate some time to Timothy Meadow since you're here at Big Creek Trail; if you came for an overnight stay Lake Easton Resort and Club is a delightful site to camp. Having a wonderful time in the Northern Cascade Range is simple.
You might want to pay a visit to Tacoma Pass while you're here at Big Creek Trail, and Cole Creek is right next door to Big Creek Trail and is always a diversion to check out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.1935, Longitude -121.1973
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.1389, Longitude -121.2963
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 16.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 16.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 1866 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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17 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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20 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 Big Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas 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 Big Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Big Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Big Creek Trail:
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Log Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 1 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 565 feet elevation difference |
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Granite Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 1280 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1374 feet elevation difference |
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Goat Peak Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 2240 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2365 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Cliffty Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference |
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Middle Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3118 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Big Creek Trail:
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 9 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
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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| | Hotels Near Big Creek Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 17 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 20 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 21 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 44 miles away |
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Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth
, 44 miles away |
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