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| | Every Washington wilderness hiking trail is different from the others. Hey, time for a trek don’t you think? Bluff Lake Trail in Lewis County, Washington is a really tremendous location to spend some time. There are wilderness hiking trails all over Washington, and among these are Bluff Lake Trail in Lewis County. Bluff Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,531 feet which is a higher than average number. Bluff Lake Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be |
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very different from other parts of it. Sometimes this wilderness trail gets really dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Bluff Lake Trail is 19 miles long; it's a long backpacking and hiking trail. Through
| | the months of summer highs here at Bluff Lake Trail reach the 80's; the overnight is somewhat cooler of course, mostly in the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's; overnight lows through the wintertime for Bluff Lake Trail tend to be in the 10's. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 3 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Bluff Lake Trail is a great outdoors trail relatively far from Wenatchee, but you always have a magnificent | |
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time when you're trekking along it. Bluff Lake Trail is generally a reasonably dehydrated place; December is the month that gets the most snow; July is when it's the driest. This is a one trailhead backpacking and hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry walk it normally.
This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Outdoors folks generally like this part of Washington. Backcountry backpacking here in the Northern Cascade Range is a very perfect way to see these mountains. Bluff Lake Trail is a very long backcountry
hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough hiking and backpacking trail for advanced hikers looking for a glorious challenge. This is a long wilderness trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Trekking here in Washington is a magnificent
idea.
Briefly about the general area:
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Wray Spring, and while you're here why not stop at Burns Canyon. This place, the Northern Cascade Range, has so much outdoors cool things. Bluff Lake Trail is a great place to visit
for more than one day, Loup Loup Campground is a great place to camp nearby, and a pleasant tour to Beaver Meadow is a perfect way to spend an afternoon.
Blue Buck Creek is near Bluff Lake Trail and is always a pleasure to take a look at; Coffin Spring is an inspiring place
to visit while you're here. So many enjoyable things to do in the Northern Cascade Range, not enough time. Cougar Flat is a scenic place any time of year. If you want a wonderful time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Bluff Lake Trail. Take a little tour to Lightning
Creek since you're here at Bluff Lake Trail, and Chewuch River is a great whitewater spot close by.
Davis Lake Campground is a nice local campground; if you don't mind getting dripping wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Chewuch River.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 48.4423, Longitude -120.0178
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 19 miles
Total climbing distance = 8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Total elevation difference: 3531 feet
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12 miles away
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Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop
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17 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Wenatchee, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Wenatchee, Washington, the metro area neareast to Bluff Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Bluff Lake Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County, Washington
Local climate location: WINTHROP 12 miles away
        
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Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan
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30 miles away
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Rodeway Inn & Suites, Omak
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33 miles away
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Pearrygin Trail, Okanogan County
County
, 3 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 920 feet elevation difference |
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Cathedral Driveway, Okanogan County
County
, 4 miles away, 9.6 hiking miles, 1569 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, Okanogan County
County
, 4 miles away, 6 hiking miles, 1150 feet elevation difference |
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Shrew Creek Trail, Okanogan County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.9 hiking miles, 2639 feet elevation difference |
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Bernhardt Trail, Okanogan County
County
, 8 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1705 feet elevation difference |
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Pretty Bird Trail, Okanogan County
County
, 8 miles away, 0.8 hiking miles, 342 feet elevation difference |
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North Summit Trail, Okanogan County
County
, 9 miles away, 7.6 hiking miles, 1529 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Bluff Lake Trail:
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Chewuch River, Okanogan County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 13 miles long (Camp Four to Five Mile Bridge) |
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Chewuch River, Okanogan County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 8 miles long (Five Mile Bridge to Winthrop) |
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Chewuch River, Okanogan County
County
, 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Andrews Camp to Camp Four) |
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Methow River, Okanogan County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II - 9.5 miles long (Carlton to McFarland Creek access) |
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Twisp River, Okanogan County
County
, 17 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Buttermilk Creek to town of Twisp) |
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| | Hotels Near Bluff Lake Trail:
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Americas Best Value Inn-Winthrop, Winthrop
, 12 miles away |
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Sun Mountain Lodge, Winthrop
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Lakeside Lodge & Suites, Chelan
, 30 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn & Suites, Omak
, 33 miles away |
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Best Western Peppertree Inn at Omak, Omak
, 35 miles away |
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