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| | There are plenty of hiking trails in Washington; each one of them is different from the others. A lengthy journey separates Hood River from Dry Creek Trail, but it is a really great backcountry trail. Hiking in Washington is the brilliant thing to do. The high level of rainfall makes Dry Creek Trail a reasonably wet spot; the month of December is the wettest with most of the snow, and July is the month with the least moisture. Hitting the backcountry trails is always an exciting thing to do, and Dry Creek Trail in Lewis County, Washington is just what |
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you need. Summertime highs at Dry Creek Trail commonly tend to be in the 70's; the overnight is rather colder of course, typically in the 40's. Through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 30's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Dry Creek Trail temperatures descend
| | to the 20's. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. This is a region covered with lots of backpacking trails. This is a two-ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. These great outdoors hiking trails here in the Northern Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality time in the outdoors. This wilderness hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently | |
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at different elevations. Dry Creek Trail is 12.8 miles long; it's considered a longer trek. Washington has lots of outdoors activities. This backcountry walk should take you about 2 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Hiking and backpacking trails for
backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington, and Dry Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Lewis County. Now this backcountry trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Dry Creek Trail is a great outdoors hiking trail of great length with
an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backpacking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a fine challenge. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 5,447 feet which is higher than average.
Briefly about
the general area:
You can run the rapids of Cispus River - North Fork close to Dry Creek Trail, and Kilborn Spring is always fun to check out. Mount Rainier National Park is one of the destinations next to Dry Creek Trail that are good to go to, and since you're here at Dry
Creek Trail it's a wonderful idea to go to The Pothole.
Dry Creek is a stunning stream that is worth visiting; you can stay the night at Naco West. There's just no way somebody can get bored here at Dry Creek Trail. A perfect spot in the neighborhood of Dry Creek Trail is Dry
Creek Pass, and Dry Creek Trail is a brilliant place to visit for more than one day, Packwood RV Park and Campground is a brilliant place to camp nearby.
Having a pleasant time in the Northern Cascade Range is simple. Get your pulse rate up on the great whitewater of Johnson
Creek, and why not stop at close by Willame Creek while you're here at Dry Creek Trail. But wait, there's more entertaining things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Jennings Falls is a beautiful spot to go to while you're at Dry Creek Trail; do set aside some time for Burton Meadows if you're here at Dry Creek Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.5631, Longitude -121.7094
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.5105, Longitude -121.7135
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 6.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 12.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 12.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
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Total elevation difference: 5447 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Dry Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Dry Creek Trail:
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Klickitat Trail, Lewis County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 1263 feet elevation difference |
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South Point Trail, Lewis County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.4 hiking miles, 3402 feet elevation difference |
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Pompey Peak Trail, Lewis County
County
, 5 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 3836 feet elevation difference |
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Davis Mountain Trail, Lewis County
County
, 5 miles away, 6.7 hiking miles, 3121 feet elevation difference |
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Willame Trail, Lewis County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 921 feet elevation difference |
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Tatoosh Trail, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, 16.4 hiking miles, 5829 feet elevation difference |
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Glacier Lake Trail, Lewis County
County
, 8 miles away, 3.2 hiking miles, 974 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Dry Creek Trail:
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Johnson Creek, Lewis County
County
, 4 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12) |
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Cispus River - North Fork, Lewis County
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.7 miles long (FR 22 Bridge to North Fork Campground) |
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Skate Creek, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) |
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Cowlitz River, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) |
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Butter Creek, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) |
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| | Hotels Near Dry Creek Trail:
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 36 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 37 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 41 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 42 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 43 miles away |
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41 miles away
