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| | When you're here in Washington trekking along one of its wilderness trails is a perfect idea. As long as you like the outdoors you will like Washington. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Domerie Peak Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is just the place. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 3 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Domerie Peak Trail is a relatively wet site mostly with a good deal of rain; most of the snow falls during January, and July meanwhile is the driest |
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month. During the warm months at Domerie Peak Trail temperatures are frequently in the 60's with nighttime lows in the 40's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Domerie Peak Trail. Every wilderness trail in Washington
| | is stunning in its own way. There are so many great wilderness trails for trekking in Washington, and one of these is Domerie Peak Trail in Kittitas County. This is just one of a large number of backpacking and hiking trails in this region. Hiking and backpacking trails like this one here in the Northern Cascade Range are a very pleasant way to see these highlands. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Domerie Peak Trail is 18.4 miles long; it's a long great outdoors hiking trail. The length of this wilderness trail is on the longer side | |
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with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail nice for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. The total elevation difference for Domerie Peak Trail is 2,254 feet which is an average number. There are two trailheads to chose from,
one in each end which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. You'll have got to go far from Ellensburg to get to Domerie Peak Trail, but you always have an outstanding time when you're trekking along it. Different parts
of Domerie Peak Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is a long wilderness trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Morgan
Creek Campground if you're here at Domerie Peak Trail, and hey, Para Creek is a good local stream. This spot is excellent, just look at all the exciting things to do close to Domerie Peak Trail. A perfect location like French Cabin Basin here at Domerie Peak Trail is too fine to
miss, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Cooper River.
It's always tremendous to check out Salmon la Sac, and don’t forget to check out Domerie Flats since you're here at Domerie Peak Trail. Whohoo, so much entertaining stuff in one place! The Northern Cascade Range rocks!
While staying at Domerie Peak Trail you could always look at Copper Pass. Now, you may assume that's heaps but there's even more amusing things to do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Looking for some flowing water? Try Branch Creek, and don't leave Domerie Peak Trail without
first paying a visit to Little Salmon la Sac.
Camping is available at Dry Creek Campground, and drift down the rapids of Cle Elum River in a kayak.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.2563, Longitude -121.1123
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.3519, Longitude -121.1371
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 18.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 18.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 2254 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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10 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...
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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13 miles away
The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Ellensburg, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ellensburg, Washington, the metro area neareast to Domerie Peak Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Domerie Peak Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Domerie Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Domerie Peak Trail:
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Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference |
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Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference |
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Sasse Mountain Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 4012 feet elevation difference |
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Goat Peak Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 2240 feet elevation difference |
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Jolly Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 7 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 4410 feet elevation difference |
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Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 7 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference |
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North Ridge Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 8 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3519 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Domerie Peak Trail:
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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir) |
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Cooper River, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Waterfall to Cle Elum River) |
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Waptus River, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 4 miles long (Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac) |
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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.5 miles long (Scatter Creek to Salmon La Sac Creek) |
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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) |
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| | Hotels Near Domerie Peak Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 10 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 13 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth
, 35 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth
, 35 miles away |
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14 miles away
