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| | Going for a walk here in Washington is an outstanding way to spend some time. Outdoors people generally like this part of Washington. Washington has plenty of wonderful hiking trails, and among these are Boulder Lake Trail in Clallam County. This is a hiking and backpacking trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. With its 11.6 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many wilderness trails. Boulder Lake Trail is a very long backcountry trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and |
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hiking trail magnificent for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Boulder Lake Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry hike. Backcountry backpacking here in the Olympic Mountains is a really pleasant way to spend quality time in the
| | outdoors. This hike should take you about 1.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. High temperatures at Boulder Lake Trail through the long summer days are in the 70's while night lows are typically in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Boulder Lake Trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. You'll have to go far from Port Angeles to get to Boulder Lake Trail, but it is an enjoyable spot to trek. We all need to get out in | |
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nature once in a while, and Boulder Lake Trail in Clallam County, Washington is a splendid spot for getting out. This wilderness trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Boulder Lake Trail
has a total elevation difference of 2,971 feet which is a higher than average number. A good deal of rain falls at Boulder Lake Trail; during December this vicinity sees the most rain, and July is the month with the least moisture. This vicinity does get very dry sometimes, so
don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This is one of many backpacking and hiking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Every single Washington hiking trail has something unique to offer.
Briefly about the general area:
North Fork Boulder
Creek flows through this region, and Appleton Pass is a good site to check out. If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Olympic Mountains. There's some flowing water nearby, South Fork Boulder Creek is a stream you can check out while you're here, and
Olympic National Park is a great site nearby.
Boulder Lake Trail is not far at all from Port Angeles, and Boulder Lake Trail is pleasant enough to spend more than a day at, Indian Valley Motel and RV Park is a pleasant local campground. A great location for whitewater paddling
close to Boulder Lake Trail is Elwha River, and camping at Altair Campgrounds is always a great experience. These mountains rock, just explore all the cool stuff to do in the Olympic Mountains. Seven Lakes Basin is a charming place any time of year.
If only every site had this
much outdoors cool things, what a great globe it would be. A pleasant tour to Sol Duc Park is a pleasant way to spend an afternoon, and get your pulse rate up on the splendid whitewater of Elwha River.
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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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Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 19 miles away |
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles
, 22 miles away |
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21 miles away
