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| | Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Flip-O-Way Trail in Pierce County, Washington is a glorious spot for getting out. Washington is a splendid spot for hikers. Rather far from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue you discover Flip-O-Way Trail, but trekking it is glorious pleasure any time. Some parts of Flip-O-Way Trail are much higher up than other parts of the backcountry hiking trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just |
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in case something happens. There are many delightful great outdoors trails in Washington, and among these are Flip-O-Way Trail in Pierce County. Backcountry backpacking in Washington is always a fun thing to do. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions
| | in spot. This backcountry hiking trail has 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. Flip-O-Way Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is November while July is regularly the driest month. This is one of a very small number of backcountry trails in this vicinity. The total elevation difference for Flip-O-Way Trail is 2,399 feet which is an average number. The length of Flip-O-Way Trail is about average with an average amount of climbing | |
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distance which makes this backcountry trail tremendous for the average backcountry trekker looking for an amusing adventure. Flip-O-Way Trail is 5.4 miles long it's a mid length trek. During the summer at Flip-O-Way Trail temperatures are usually in the 70's. Through the dark hours
of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Flip-O-Way Trail dip into the 30's. The picturesque backpacking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are
the best way to enjoy these mountains. Each one of the many great outdoors trails of Washington is well worth a backcountry trek. You should count on this backcountry hike taking about 4.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.
Briefly about
the general area:
Paddling on White River is so much fun; why not a little side spree to Pinochle Creek. Having a wonderful time in the Northern Cascade Range is painless. Viola Creek is a brilliant local stream, and Flip-O-Way Trail is great enough to spend more than a day
at, Ipsut Creek Campground is a great local campground.
Near Flip-O-Way Trail you locate Martin Gap which is a wonderful site to stop at, and a wonderful site to camp here at Flip-O-Way Trail is White River Campground. Get soaked paddling on Clearwater River - White River Tributary.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0496, Longitude -121.698
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.0639, Longitude -121.7286
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.7 miles
Total climbing distance = .2 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2399 feet
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Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, the metro area neareast to Flip-O-Way Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Flip-O-Way Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Flip-O-Way Trail. |
| | Trails Near Flip-O-Way Trail:
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Carbon Trail, Pierce County
County
, 4 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 3299 feet elevation difference |
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Northern Loop Trail, Pierce County
County
, 5 miles away, 32.2 hiking miles, 4766 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Flip-O-Way Trail:
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (West Fork to Bridge Camp) |
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Clearwater River - White River Tributary, Pierce County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to confluence with White River) |
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Greenwater River, Pierce/King County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II(IV) - 7.2 miles long (FR 7030 Bridge to Highway 410) |
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 10 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White) |
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| | Hotels Near Flip-O-Way Trail:
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 18 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 23 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 24 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 27 miles away |
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Holiday Inn SEATTLE-ISSAQUAH, Issaquah
, 33 miles away |
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