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| | A long drive separates Hood River from Cedar Creek Trail, but many folks like to backcountry walk here to be close to the wilderness. There are so many fine trails for backcountry trekking in Washington; Cedar Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Skamania County. Here in the fine state of Washington backcountry trekking is always an amusing thing to do. All the water falling down from the sky makes Cedar Creek Trail a wet place; December is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is July. The backcountry hiking trails of the |
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Northern Cascade Range are a very great way to see these summits. This is a vicinity covered with lots of backpacking and hiking trails. With its 11 miles of walking distance; it's a long great outdoors hiking trail. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day trek, so make sure you've got
| | all your overnight gear packed. The total elevation difference for this hiking trail is 2,584 feet which is higher than average. Every trail in Washington is well worth a backcountry hike. This part of Washington is always a delight to explore during hiking season. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Cedar Creek Trail is a backcountry hiking trail of great length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a nice backpacking | |
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and hiking trail for experienced walkers in good shape. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and if you
happen to be in Skamania County of Washington, Cedar Creek Trail is a glorious local backpacking and hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. During the summer months at Cedar Creek Trail temperatures are generally in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge
down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Cedar Creek Trail plunge into the 30's. Some parts of Cedar Creek Trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors hiking trail, so keep in mind
that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly about the general area:
Just can't get enough of the Northern Cascade Range. A river like this is too good to miss. Here at Cedar Creek Trail there are plenty of people from Hood River, and Shipherd
Falls is a magnificent local attraction.
Warren Gap is a perfect spot to spend some time at; Cedar Creek Trail is a good spot to camp, Wind Mountain Resort is a good spot. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this location. Cold Spring is a striking place to stop at while you're
at Cedar Creek Trail, and it's a splendid idea to check out Jimmy Creek. And that's not everything you can do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Why not stop by close by South Fork Mouse Creek since you're here at Cedar Creek Trail, and paddling on Wind River is so much fun.
Bigfoot Park is a great campground here, and Panther Creek has a delightful whitewater paddling spot nearby.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.8017, Longitude -121.8591
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.8329, Longitude -121.7936
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2584 feet
User input for Cedar Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington:
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| These outdoors activities are available near Cedar Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Cedar Creek Trail:
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Huckleberry Trail, Skamania County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2309 feet elevation difference |
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Brush Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.8 hiking miles, 462 feet elevation difference |
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Cascade Crest Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.8 hiking miles, 2024 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 23, County
County
, 6 miles away, 122.4 hiking miles, 6078 feet elevation difference |
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Falls Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 8 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference |
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Lava Butte Trail, Skamania County
County
, 8 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference |
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Herman Creek Trail, Hood River County
County
, 8 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3514 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Cedar Creek Trail:
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Panther Creek, Skamania County
County
, 2 miles away, Class IV+ - 5 miles long (to confluence with Lower Wind River) |
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Wind River, Skamania County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (High Bridge to Columbia River) |
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Wind River, Skamania County
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-II - 7.2 miles long (Mineral Springs to Stabler) |
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Wind River, Skamania County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Ranger Station Close to Stabler to High Bridge) |
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Trout Creek, Skamania County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.3 miles long (FR 43 to Wind River) |
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| | Hotels Near Cedar Creek Trail:
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Wind River Cabins & Lodging, Carson
, 4 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Stevenson, Stevenson
, 7 miles away |
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Bridge of The Gods Motel & Rv, Cascade Locks
, 7 miles away |
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Cascade Motel, Cascade Locks
, 8 miles away |
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Dolce Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 8 miles away |
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