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| | Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the great outdoors a bit, and Grey Rock Trail in Yakima County, Washington is a really great place to spend some time. Trekking here in Washington is a must. There are numerous hiking trails in Washington, and each one has its own character. Grey Rock Trail gets a great deal of water; most of the rain falls through January, and July on the other hand is the driest. Grey Rock Trail is 9.6 miles long; it's longer than many hiking trails. There are so many splendid hiking trails for hiking in Washington, |
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and one of these is Grey Rock Trail in Yakima County. Keep in mind that this is a long wilderness trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. You should count on this hike taking about 9 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for
| | that. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. There are not too many backcountry trails in this vicinity. It's a lengthy drive from Ellensburg to Grey Rock Trail, but it is a really great great outdoors trail. Grey Rock Trail has a total elevation difference of 803 feet, and that is lower than average. The hiking trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. The beautiful hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a tremendous way | |
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to explore these highlands. Summertime highs at Grey Rock Trail generally tend to be in the 70's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Grey Rock Trail. Grey Rock Trail is a very
long hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a fine challenge. Grey Rock Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for
a ride back. Here in the splendid state of Washington hiking never gets boring.
Briefly about the general area:
These mountains rock, just check out all the fun things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. There are some glorious whitewater spots on Tieton River, and
don't forget to take a delightful little trip to Fish Creek.
Grey Rock Trail beyond doubt is in the middle of a stunning outdoors paradise. Put some time aside to spend at Strobach Springs since you're here at Grey Rock Trail; South Fork Campground is a fine local campground.
Soda Spring is always fun to check out, and Sleepy Park Meadow is a scenic site any time of year. You completely should like the Northern Cascade Range. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Tieton River - South Fork, and obviously Spencer Creek is a pretty stream that is worth taking
a look at.
Ewe Neck is in the neighborhood and always great to stop at; Grey Rock Trail is near McLaine Canyon which is absolutely worth going to. Peninsula Campground is a great campground nearby; Buckhorn Meadows is a pleasant place to check out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.556, Longitude -121.1478
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.5939, Longitude -121.076
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.4 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 803 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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31 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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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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31 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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User input for Grey Rock Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Yakima, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Yakima, Washington, the metro area neareast to Grey Rock Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Grey Rock Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Grey Rock Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Grey Rock Trail:
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Tieton River - South Fork, Yakima County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 5.7 miles long (Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake) |
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Tieton River, Yakima County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III+ - 11.5 miles long (Rimrock Reservoir to Windy Point Campground) |
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Rattlesnake Creek - Naches Tributary, Yakima County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III - 7.7 miles long (North Fork to Nile Road Bridge) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 18 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 19 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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| | Hotels Near Grey Rock Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 31 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 31 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 31 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Yakima, Yakima
, 38 miles away |
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Best Western Peppertree Yakima Inn, Yakima
, 41 miles away |
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31 miles away
