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| | Here in the brilliant state of Washington backpacking is a magnificent idea. There are many brilliant backcountry trails in Washington, and Granite Creek Trail is one of them, and it's in Kittitas County. Every Washington backcountry trail has its own unique beauty. Summertime highs at Granite Creek Trail commonly tend to be in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 40's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Granite Creek Trail are in the 20's. While visiting this region in Washington it's a magnificent |
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idea to go backcountry hiking too. The total elevation difference for this hiking and backpacking trail is 1,280 feet, and that is about average. Granite Creek Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions
| | in spot. With its 36 miles of walking distance; it's longer than many backpacking trails. Finally, backcountry backpacking time is here again, and Granite Creek Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is just what you need. The great outdoors trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a really wonderful way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. The backpacking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you get pretty much the same conditions along the whole backpacking trail. It's a lengthy tour from Ellensburg to Granite Creek | |
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Trail, but it is a really pleasant backpacking and hiking trail. The length of this great outdoors trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail brilliant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This is just
one of a large number of great outdoors trails in this area. A good deal of rainfall falls at Granite Creek Trail; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that rains the most; July is when it's the driest. Of course, this is an overnight walk, 5.5 days
normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Granite Creek Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
A wonderful
place near Granite Creek Trail is Windy Pass, and do put some time aside to spend at West Quartz Creek Falls while you're here at Granite Creek Trail. Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is bountiful here in the Northern Cascade Range. Whitewater paddling is good on Little Naches River,
and Mathew Meadow is a great place to stretch your legs a bit.
Life's too short to enjoy all the amusing stuff next to Granite Creek Trail. Naches Ranger District is a glorious local forest; get covered with water paddling on American River. Lost Meadow is a scenic spot any
time of year, and Cedar Springs is always fun to check out.
If you want a magnificent time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Cascade Range. Getting to Cub Creek from Granite Creek Trail is easy; Granite Creek Trail is nice enough to spend more than a day
at, Lake Easton Resort and Club is a nice local campground. Some close by water includes Jim Creek, and if you came to camp R V Town is a great location to do that.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.1375, Longitude -121.3448
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.1373, Longitude -121.0953
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 18 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 18 miles
Total climbing distance = 9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 36 miles
Total climbing distance = 17.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 36 miles
Total climbing distance = 17.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 1280 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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16 miles away
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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19 miles away
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User input for Granite Creek 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 Granite Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Granite Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
Local climate location: GREENWATER 11 miles away
       
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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19 miles away
Discover this Cle Elum, Washington hotel offering warm and comfortable accommodations near the Cascade Mountains. Welcome to the Best Western Snowcap Lodge where the service is friendly, the amenit...
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
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19 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Granite Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Granite Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Granite Creek Trail:
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Big Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.1 hiking miles, 1866 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Cliffty Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference |
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Log Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 565 feet elevation difference |
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Goat Peak Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 2240 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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Bear Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1374 feet elevation difference |
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North Ridge Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3519 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Granite Creek Trail:
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 6 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
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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| | Hotels Near Granite Creek Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 16 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 19 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 19 miles away |
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Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth
, 44 miles away |
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