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| | Because East Bank Trail is very far away from modern life, backcountry backpacking along this backcountry trail is very cool. Backcountry backpacking here in Washington is something that is always fun to do. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, East Bank Trail in Whatcom County, Washington is just the place. East Bank Trail is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. For the duration of the summertime months at East Bank Trail highs are generally in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. High temperatures |
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through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and night lows in the 20's for East Bank Trail. This trek should take you about 4.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Each backcountry trail in Washington is worth backcountry trekking. Being 30 miles
| | long; it's considered a longer walk. There's not much difference in elevation along East Bank Trail, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backcountry hiking trail. The wilderness trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a wonderful way to explore these mountaintops. Washington has plenty of great backcountry trails, and among these are East Bank Trail in Whatcom County. This is just one of a large number of backpacking trails in this region. While visiting this region in Washington it's a wonderful idea to go hiking too. This wilderness trail | |
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is a very long wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backpacking trail for advanced walkers looking for an excellent challenge. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The total elevation
difference for East Bank Trail is 1,028 feet which is about average. The high level of precipitation makes East Bank Trail a reasonably wet location; November is the month that gets the most rain while July is generally the driest month. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be
trekking it in and back out.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not enough there's lots more entertaining stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. The trees of Okanogan National Forest are a splendid source of shade on hot summer days. You'll need more than
a day to discover everything East Bank Trail has to offer, you can camp at Cougar Island Campground. So much fun stuff to do at East Bank Trail, so little time. Roland Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth taking a look at, and Hidden Hand Pass is a tremendous
spot to spend some time.
Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Granite Creek; May Creek is in the vicinity of East Bank Trail and is always a diversion to check out. Stay the night at Rainbow Point Campground, and Butler Brown Flats
is a great location. Now, you may feel that's a lot but there's even more cool things to do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Everybody loves McMillan Park, and while you're here you ought to take a look at Ruby Arm.
Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Gorge Creek Falls
is a wonderful location to pop by while you're at East Bank Trail. This river is so great. Get your heart pumping on the good whitewater of Canyon Creek - Skagit Tributary, and John Pierce Waterfall is always fun to check out.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 48.7086, Longitude -120.9734
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 30 miles
Total climbing distance = 13.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 days
Total elevation difference: 1028 feet
Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama
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35 miles away
In the early 1940's a local rancher and packer named Jack Wilson built six cabins along the banks of a local creek. Calling his new venture the Early Winter Resort, Wilson created not only one of the ...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Wenatchee, Washington
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| | Trails Near East Bank Trail:
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Jack Mountain Trail, Whatcom County
County
, 3 miles away, 9.4 hiking miles, 4860 feet elevation difference |
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Panther Creek Trail, Whatcom County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2363 feet elevation difference |
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Sourdough Lookout Trail, Whatcom County
County
, 6 miles away, 16.4 hiking miles, 5982 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Lake Trail, Whatcom County
County
, 10 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference |
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Mill Creek Trail, Whatcom County
County
, 13 miles away, 29.4 hiking miles, 5463 feet elevation difference |
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Park Creek Trail, Chelan County
County
, 16 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 4110 feet elevation difference |
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Hidden Lake Trail, Skagit County
County
, 19 miles away, 5.8 hiking miles, 2693 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near East Bank Trail:
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Granite Creek, Whatcom County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beebe Creek to Panther Creek) |
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Canyon Creek - Skagit Tributary, Whatcom County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Slate Creek to Granite Creek) |
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Granite Creek, Skagit/whatcom County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.6 miles long (Highway 20 to Beebe Creek) |
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Stetattle Creek, Whatcom County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Jay Creek to Gorge Lake) |
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Cascade River, Skagit County
County
, 22 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near East Bank Trail:
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Mazama Ranch House, Winthrop
, 24 miles away |
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Freestone Inn And Cabins, Mazama
, 35 miles away |
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Totem Trail Motel, Rockport
, 36 miles away |
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Mazama Country Inn, Mazama
, 42 miles away |
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Dirty Face Lodge, Leavenworth
, 46 miles away |
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