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| | Finally, backpacking time is here again, and Fifes Ridge Trail in Yakima County, Washington is just what you need. Here in Washington backcountry hiking is the great thing to do. Fifes Ridge Trail is to be found a relatively lengthy journey from Ellensburg, but backpacking it is brilliant fun any time. There are numerous hiking trails in Washington, and each one is beautiful in its own way. Fifes Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 4,581 feet, and that is higher than average. Fifes Ridge Trail is a hiking and backpacking trail of perfect |
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length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this backpacking trail splendid for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Fifes Ridge Trail is a rather wet place regularly with a good deal of rainfall; January is the wettest month with most rain; July on the
| | other hand is the driest. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Different parts of Fifes Ridge Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the trail. This is just one of a large number of backpacking trails in this neighborhood. Fifes Ridge Trail is a two ended hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can walk it just one way. Washington is a tremendous outdoors state. There are hiking trails all over Washington; one | |
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of them being Fifes Ridge Trail in Yakima County. The lovely hiking and backpacking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a very perfect way to see these mountaintops. This trek should take you about 4 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. For the
duration of the long summer days at Fifes Ridge Trail temperatures are usually in the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 40's. Highs during the winter are regularly in the 30's; night lows in the 20's for Fifes Ridge Trail. This is a long backpacking
and hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Fifes Ridge Trail is 26 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry trek.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a magnificent time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Fifes Ridge Trail.
There's some flowing water close by, Hall Creek is a stream you can go to while you're here, and camping is available at Soda Springs Campground. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Northern Cascade Range. A short spree to Soda Springs is always worthwhile;
camping at Pine Needle Campground is always a wonderful experience.
This river is so good. Pleasant Valley is in close proximity to Fifes Ridge Trail and is a glorious spot; there's whitewater on Bumping River for all you thrill seekers. A tour to Fifes Ridge Trail wouldn't
be complete without taking a look at Cedar Springs, and Naches Ranger District is a magnificent forest region nearby. You'll beyond doubt wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting things in the Northern Cascade Range. Chipmunk Creek is one of the streams nearby that
might be worth visiting, and everybody loves Mathew Meadow.
At this river you will never have a bad time. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend American River; a trip to Lost Meadow revives the soul.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.9641, Longitude -121.2672
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.9821, Longitude -121.1402
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 26 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 26 miles
Total climbing distance = 11.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4581 feet
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19 miles away
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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21 miles away
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User input for Fifes Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington:
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 Fifes Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Fifes Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington
Local climate location: GREENWATER 11 miles away
       
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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21 miles away
The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....
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Cle Elum Travelers Inn, Cle Elum
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23 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Fifes Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Fifes Ridge Trail:
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Goat Creek Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 3879 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2365 feet elevation difference |
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Nile Ridge Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.6 hiking miles, 3162 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Cliffty Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference |
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Richmond Mine Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 3203 feet elevation difference |
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Middle Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3118 feet elevation difference |
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Granite Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 7 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 1280 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Fifes Ridge Trail:
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 0 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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Crystal Mountain Hotels, Enumclaw
, 17 miles away |
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Roslyn Inns, Roslyn
, 18 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 19 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 21 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 21 miles away |
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