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| | Washington has so much to offer the wilderness lovers. Hiking in Washington is something that is always fun to do. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Fishhook Flats Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is a really good spot to spend some time. The total elevation difference for this wilderness hiking trail is 581 feet which is lower than average. Being 4 miles long it's an average length backpacking and hiking trail. Pretty far from Ellensburg you run into Fishhook Flats Trail, but it is a really good backpacking and hiking trail. These |
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backpacking and hiking trails here in the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. There are so many great backcountry trails for trekking in Washington, and Fishhook Flats Trail in Kittitas County is one of them. Fishhook Flats Trail stays roughly within
| | the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry trek. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. There are plenty of backcountry trails in Washington; each one of them is different from the others. This is a two-ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding area. You should | |
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count on this trek taking about 3.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Fishhook Flats Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Summertime highs at Fishhook Flats Trail regularly
tend to be in the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Fishhook Flats Trail. Fishhook Flats Trail gets much water; of all the months in a year January is the
one with the most snow while July is typically the driest month. Fishhook Flats Trail is a mid-length backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking and backpacking trail wonderful for the average walker looking for an exciting adventure.
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about the general area:
Why not visit close by Lodgepole Creek while you're here at Fishhook Flats Trail, and if you came for an overnight stay Whispering Pines RV Park and RV Center is a great place to camp. Mountain River Trails Camping is a pleasant local campground; get
your pulse rate up on the pleasant whitewater of Cle Elum River.
And that's not everything you can do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Don't forget to take a splendid little visit to Case Knife Creek, and do set aside some time for Fishhook Flats if you're here at Fishhook
Flats Trail. You ought to unquestionably dedicate some time to South Fork Meadow while you're here at Fishhook Flats Trail, and a fine location for whitewater paddling is American River. And if that's not enough, there's loads more to do in close proximity to Fishhook Flats Trail. This is a popular spot for people from Ellensburg.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.1076, Longitude -121.0077
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.1027, Longitude -120.9698
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2 miles
Total climbing distance = .8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 581 feet
Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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5 miles away
The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw...
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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5 miles away
Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien...
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User input for Fishhook Flats Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas 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 Fishhook Flats Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Fishhook Flats Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 16 miles away
      
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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5 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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Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg
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31 miles away
***The hot tub is closed until May 7th, 2009, the pool is open!!! We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.*** Discover this full-service, 100 percent non-smoking Ellensburg, Washingto...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Fishhook Flats Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Fishhook Flats Trail. |
| | Trails Near Fishhook Flats Trail:
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Frost Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 2 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2361 feet elevation difference |
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Keenan Meadows Trail, Klickitat County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 826 feet elevation difference |
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Hicks Butte Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 271 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Taneum Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 2630 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Fishhook Flats Trail:
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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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| | Hotels Near Fishhook Flats Trail:
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 5 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 5 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 5 miles away |
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Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg
, 31 miles away |
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Nites Inn Motel, Ellensburg
, 31 miles away |
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