| |
|
| | Going for a backcountry trek here in Washington is something that is always fun to do. Dark Meadows Trail is a very long way away from civilization, and it sure is a a splendid great outdoors hiking trail. Each great outdoors hiking trail in Washington has its own unique splendor. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. The wilderness hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Dark Meadows Trail has 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. This backpacking and hiking trail is a normal length backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking and backpacking trail
| | delightful for the average trekker looking for an enjoyable adventure. Dark Meadows Trail is a quite wet location generally with much precipitation; the month with most of the snow is January, and the driest of the months is July. You should count on this backcountry walk taking about 4.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 619 feet which is a lower than average number. Outdoors folks generally like this part of Washington. This | |
|
wilderness hiking trail is not that long but it's always good to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. Dark Meadows Trail is 5.4 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot.
Backcountry trekking here in the Northern Cascade Range is a fine way to explore these mountaintops. Summer brings highs in the 60's to Dark Meadows Trail while overnight lows are generally in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's while Dark Meadows Trail overnight
low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's. There are great outdoors hiking trails all over Washington, and Dark Meadows Trail in Yakima County is one of them. Can’t wait to get out in the outdoors, Dark Meadows Trail in Yakima County, Washington is a splendid pick.
Briefly
about the general area: In case you don’t have a problem getting soaked, you can always go whitewater paddling on Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, and camping at White Pass Campground is always a glorious experience. This spot, the Northern Cascade Range, has so much outdoors fun
stuff. A good spot to camp here at Dark Meadows Trail is Knuppenburg Lake Campground, and some close by water includes South Fork Clear Creek. Summit Creek is a good whitewater spot in the neighborhood of Dark Meadows Trail, and nearby White Pass is a nice spot to go. Take a little visit to North Fork Clear Creek while you're here at Dark Meadows Trail.
|
|
Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.6553, Longitude -121.3628 - - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.6442, Longitude -121.3816 - - Directions and Road Map

Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 2.7 miles Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 2.7 miles Total climbing distance = .9 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 5.4 miles Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 5.4 miles Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles Difficulty : Medium Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
|
Total elevation difference: 619 feet

Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
|
37 miles away
On Snoqualmie Pass, The only hotel on the mountain, Outdoor Heated Swimming pool, Indoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Ski across the street - 4 mountains to ski from. Free Shuttle Service to all Base Areas at ...
|
| |
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
|
37 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...
|
|
User input for Dark Meadows Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington:

Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Dark Meadows Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Dark Meadows Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington
| |
| |
 |
|
| These outdoors activities are available near Dark Meadows Trail. |
| | Trails Near Dark Meadows Trail:
 |
Cramer Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 1 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 869 feet elevation difference |
 |
Hogback Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 2654 feet elevation difference |
 |
North Fork Tieton Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 2100 feet elevation difference |
 |
Shoe Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.6 hiking miles, 3194 feet elevation difference |
 |
Sand Lake Trail, Lewis County
County
, 4 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 1973 feet elevation difference |
 |
Shellrock Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 2067 feet elevation difference |
 |
Big Peak Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 2631 feet elevation difference |
|
| | Whitewater Near Dark Meadows Trail:
 |
Summit Creek, Lewis County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) |
 |
Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County
County
, 12 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) |
|
| | Hotels Near Dark Meadows Trail:
 |
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 37 miles away |
 |
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 37 miles away |
 |
Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 39 miles away |
 |
Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 39 miles away |
 |
Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 45 miles away |
|
|
|
 |
|