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| | There are plenty of wilderness hiking trails in Washington; each one of them is different from the others. With so many outdoors endeavors available in Washington you'll never get bored. A long drive separates Port Angeles from Boulder Lake Trail, but when you walk it you're always having a good time. There is only one trailhead, so in and out is the way to trek it normally. Trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington, and one of these is Boulder Lake Trail in Clallam County. Finally, backcountry hiking time is here again, and Boulder |
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Lake Trail in Clallam County, Washington is just the place. Backcountry backpacking in Washington is a magnificent way to spend some time. Sometimes this 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.
| | Keep in mind that this is a long trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Boulder Lake Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; during December this area sees the most rain; July on the other hand is the driest. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Boulder Lake Trail. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Boulder Lake Trail. This trek should take you about 1.5 days, so it's a brilliant thing if your backpack | |
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is big enough to do the job. Some parts of this backcountry trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backcountry trail. This backpacking and hiking trail is
a very long backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an excellent backcountry trail for experienced hikers in great shape. The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 2,971 feet which is higher than average. There
are so many backcountry trails in this vicinity. The pretty backpacking and hiking trails of the Olympic Mountains are a nice way to explore these mountaintops. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Being 11.6 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek.
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about the general area:
Places like Seven Lakes Basin are pleasant to visit; hey, South Fork Boulder Creek is a good local stream. Don't you try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a magnificent time here at Boulder Lake Trail. Camping at Altair Campgrounds is always a tremendous
experience, and a great place is Appleton Pass.
Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is abundant here in the Olympic Mountains. The vistas at Olympic National Park will blow your mind. There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Olympic Mountains. Lots of folks from Port Angeles
come to Boulder Lake Trail, and Sol Duc Park is a pretty place any time of year. If you came to camp Indian Valley Motel and RV Park is a nice place to do that; there's whitewater on Elwha River for all you adrenaline rush seekers.
Get your heart pumping on the splendid whitewater of Elwha River; some of the water close by flows, like North Fork Boulder Creek.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 47.9869, Longitude -123.6435
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 11.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2971 feet
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
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19 miles away
Below the mountains, above the harbor, Quality Inn is located on the bluff overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Hotel is within close proximity of the ...
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Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
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19 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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User input for Boulder Lake 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 Boulder Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Boulder Lake Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Boulder Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Boulder Lake Trail:
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Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam County
County
, 1 miles away, 17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference |
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Soleduck Trail, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, 15.4 hiking miles, 3468 feet elevation difference |
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Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 9 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference |
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Hoh River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, 31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, 15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference |
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Hurricane Hill Trail, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 5674 feet elevation difference |
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Lovers Lane, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Boulder Lake Trail:
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) |
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Lyre River, Clallam County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) |
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Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Boulder Lake Trail:
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Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
, 19 miles away |
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Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
, 19 miles away |
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Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 21 miles away |
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
, 21 miles away |
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Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
, 26 miles away |
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21 miles away
