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| | Each hiking trail in Washington is well worth a backcountry walk. If you are in Washington during backpacking season you have to go backpacking. There are hiking trails all over Washington; Elwha River Trail in Clallam County is one of them. You'll have to go far from Port Angeles to get to Elwha River Trail, but it sure is a a glorious backcountry hiking trail. Different parts of this backpacking and hiking trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backpacking and hiking trail could be very different from other parts |
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of it. Elwha River Trail is a very long hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a nice backcountry trail for experienced backcountry walkers in good shape. This neighborhood does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and
| | fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Throughout the summertime at Elwha River Trail highs are regularly in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. All through the wintertime this location gets highs in the 40's while Elwha River Trail nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 30's. This is a long wilderness trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Going for a backcountry walk here in Washington is a wonderful way to spend | |
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some time. With its 64 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. Elwha River Trail generally gets much precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly December, that's the one that rains the most, and July is when it's the driest. Can’t wait
to get out in the wilderness, Elwha River Trail in Clallam County, Washington is just the spot. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry backpacking it in and back out. This hiking and backpacking trail has a total elevation difference of 4,020 feet which is a higher
than average number. This backcountry walk should take you about 9.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. The striking hiking trails of the Olympic Mountains are a great way to explore these mountaintops. There are so many backcountry trails in this region.
Briefly
about the general area:
So many exciting things to do in the Olympic Mountains, not sufficient time. Bowman Creek is a wonderful local stream, and a nice place to camp here at Elwha River Trail is Heart of the Hills Campground. This location, the Olympic Mountains, has so much
outdoors exciting things. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Service Falls; there are some great whitewater spots on Elwha River.
Winslow Spring is an inspiring location to explore while here; Angeles Point is rather close. Don’t forget to go to Press Valley while
you're here at Elwha River Trail, and Olympic National Park is a wonderful local destination. Now, you may feel that's lots but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here at Elwha River Trail. Dorothy Creek is a great place to stop at, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone
but if it's for you then, we recommend Elwha River.
Do set aside some time for Elwha Basin while you're here at Elwha River Trail; a great site to stop by is Bear Pass. Some brilliant nature is available in Soleduck Ranger District, and camping at Altair Campgrounds is always a splendid experience.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 47.9754, Longitude -123.5099
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 64 miles
Total climbing distance = 28.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Total elevation difference: 4020 feet
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
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14 miles away
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Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
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15 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Port Angeles, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Elwha River Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Elwha River Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
Local climate location: ELWHA RANGER STATION 14 miles away
      
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
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15 miles away
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Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
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28 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Elwha River Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
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| | Trails Near Elwha River Trail:
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Long Ridge Trail, Clallam County
County
, 3 miles away, 40.2 hiking miles, 5708 feet elevation difference |
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Lillian River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 5 miles away, 25.4 hiking miles, 4030 feet elevation difference |
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Hurricane Hill Trail, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 5674 feet elevation difference |
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Little River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 8 miles away, 7.5 hiking miles, 5188 feet elevation difference |
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Skyline Trail, Jefferson County
County
, 12 miles away, 52.4 hiking miles, 5309 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Creek Trail, Clallam County
County
, 12 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 557 feet elevation difference |
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Boulder Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 13 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2971 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Elwha River Trail:
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 5 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) |
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Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek) |
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Quinault River, Jefferson County
County
, 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) |
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| | Hotels Near Elwha River Trail:
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Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
, 14 miles away |
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Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 15 miles away |
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
, 15 miles away |
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Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
, 28 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim
, 29 miles away |
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