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| | Happy Lake Ridge Trail is a wilderness trail pretty far from Port Angeles, but if you're looking for a splendid place to go trekking, this is a splendid selection. Washington has so much to offer the great outdoors lovers. Hiking trails are perfect and plentiful in Washington; one of those is Happy Lake Ridge Trail in Clallam County. The hiking and backpacking trails of the Olympic Mountains are a brilliant way to explore these hills. Some parts of this backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the backpacking trail, and that means that |
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some parts of the backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. When you're here in Washington trekking along one of its trails is so much fun. Happy Lake Ridge Trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect great
| | outdoors trail for experienced backcountry walkers in nice shape. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Happy Lake Ridge Trail mostly gets lots of rainfall; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is July. This is a long backpacking and hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Every trail in Washington is striking in its own way. There are so many great outdoors trails in this region. Happy Lake Ridge Trail is 17.2 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry | |
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hike. The total elevation difference for this wilderness trail is 4,377 feet which is a higher than average number. This trek should take you about 2.5 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Happy Lake Ridge Trail has only one trailhead, so you'll be backcountry
backpacking it in and back out. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Happy Lake Ridge Trail, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 40's with temperatures at Happy Lake Ridge Trail dipping down into the
30's through winter nights. This backpacking and hiking trail sometimes gets very dry, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Happy Lake Ridge Trail in Clallam County,
Washington is a splendid place to go.
Briefly about the general area:
So many fun things in the Olympic Mountains, just incredible. While you're here at Happy Lake Ridge Trail you will meet lots of folks from close by Port Angeles, and Olympic National Park is a very
glorious site to stop at. And that's not all you can do here in the Olympic Mountains. A brilliant place like Bear Valley here at Happy Lake Ridge Trail is too great to miss, and whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend Elwha River.
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not pop by nearby Hell Creek if you're here at Happy Lake Ridge Trail, and you ought to unquestionably dedicate some time to Sol Duc Park while you're here at Happy Lake Ridge Trail. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Winslow Spring, and do schedule some time to pop
by Saratoga Point if you have a chance. Near Happy Lake Ridge Trail you discover great sites like Appleton Pass.
Crystal Creek is a wonderful stream that is worth visiting, and there's whitewater on Elwha River for all you adrenaline kick people. Soleduck Ranger District is
a perfect local forest, and Happy Lake Ridge Trail is glorious enough to spend more than a day at, Indian Valley Motel and RV Park is a glorious local campground. So much amusing stuff to do here at Happy Lake Ridge Trail, too glorious to be true. Marymere Falls is an inspiring site to go to while here, and camping at Altair Campgrounds is always a magnificent experience.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 47.9832, Longitude -123.6255
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 17.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Total elevation difference: 4377 feet
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
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19 miles away
Below the mountains, above the harbor, Quality Inn is located on the bluff overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Hotel is within close proximity of the ...
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Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles
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19 miles away
***Guestroom renovations were completed in May 2006***The Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles has been setting the standard for Olympic Peninsula hospitality for over 30 years. Situated on the shores of Holly...
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User input for Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Port Angeles, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Happy Lake Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
Local climate location: ELWHA RANGER STATION 23 miles away
      
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Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
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20 miles away
Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ...
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
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21 miles away
When you choose Super 8 of Port Angeles for your accommodations, you choose the best place to stay on the Olympic Peninsula. Your room includes color cable TV w/HBO, Wireless Hi Speed Internet. Super...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Happy Lake Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Happy Lake Ridge Trail:
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Boulder Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 1 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2971 feet elevation difference |
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Soleduck Trail, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, 15.4 hiking miles, 3468 feet elevation difference |
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Hurricane Hill Trail, Clallam County
County
, 9 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 5674 feet elevation difference |
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Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 9 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, 15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference |
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Hoh River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, 31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference |
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Lovers Lane, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Happy Lake Ridge Trail:
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 10 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) |
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Lyre River, Clallam County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground) |
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Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County
County
, 16 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Happy Lake Ridge Trail:
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Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
, 19 miles away |
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Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 19 miles away |
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Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
, 20 miles away |
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
, 21 miles away |
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Best Western Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles
, 21 miles away |
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