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| | Washington has lots of outdoors pastimes. It's a lengthy drive from Longview-Kelso to Fawn Lake Trail, but it's one of those places where hiking is great. There are plenty of backcountry trails in Washington; each one of them is worth trekking. There's not much difference in elevation along Fawn Lake Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Being 2.8 miles long it's shorter than many |
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trails. Backcountry hiking here in Washington is a glorious way to spend some time. There are backcountry trails all over Washington, and one of these is Fawn Lake Trail in Cowlitz County. This backpacking and hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 361 feet which is lower
| | than average. Backpacking here in the Northern Cascade Range is a really glorious way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. This great outdoors hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Fawn Lake Trail is on the short side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking and backpacking trail delightful for the average backcountry hiker looking for an amusing adventure. For the duration of the months of summer at Fawn Lake Trail highs are frequently in the 70's. | |
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Once the sun is down it drops down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Fawn Lake Trail drop into the 30's. Can’t wait to get out in the fresh air, Fawn Lake Trail in Cowlitz County, Washington is such an
outstanding place. Fawn Lake Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; December is when you get the most rain here, and July is the month with the least moisture. The number of hiking and backpacking trails in this region is not very high. This backcountry walk shouldn't take more
than 2.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site.
Briefly about the general area:
So many cool things to do here in the Northern Cascade Range, too good to be
true. Why not camp at Roy's Motel and RV Park if you're here at Fawn Lake Trail, and don’t forget to explore Elk Prairie since you're here at Fawn Lake Trail.
If you came for an overnight stay Merrill Lake Campground is a tremendous spot to camp; don't miss out on a spree to Mount Rainier National Park while you're here.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.3135, Longitude -122.2552
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.3269, Longitude -122.2393
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 361 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Fawn Lake Trail. |
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Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites, Battle Ground
, 33 miles away |
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Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal
, 37 miles away |
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SpringHill Suites Vancouver Columbia Tech Center, Vancouver
, 38 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express PORTLAND-EAST (TROUTDALE), Troutdale
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Inn & Suites-Columbia Gorge West, Troutdale
, 38 miles away |
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