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| | Here in the tremendous state of Washington backcountry backpacking is a tremendous way to spend some time. Fine backpacking trails in Washington are in abundance, and Hicks Butte Trail is one of them, and it's in Kittitas County. Put on your hiking shoes, and hit the great outdoors trail, Hicks Butte Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is such a wonderful location. There are not too many great outdoors trails in this neighborhood. There's not much difference in elevation along Hicks Butte Trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to |
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finish. This backcountry hiking trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a perfect great outdoors trail for the average person looking for a perfect adventure. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have
| | the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Hicks Butte Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; January is the month that gets the most snow, and the driest month is July. Backcountry trekking here in the Northern Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these summits. Being 2.8 miles long it's a shorter type backcountry walk. Every backpacking trail in Washington is delightful in its own way. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Washington is a wonderful location for outdoors | |
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people. Throughout the warm months at Hicks Butte Trail temperatures are ordinarily in the 60's with nighttime lows in the 40's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's while Hicks Butte Trail nighttime low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's. Quite far from
Ellensburg you run into Hicks Butte Trail, but hiking it is splendid merriment any time. Even though this is not a very long trail it's always pleasant to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. You should count on this backcountry trek taking about 2.5
hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Hicks Butte Trail has a total elevation difference of 271 feet which is lower than average.
Briefly about the general area:
Some nearby water includes Butte Creek, and Wish Poosh Campground is
a great local campground.
Here at Hicks Butte Trail you'll almost certainly meet some people from Ellensburg, and soar down the rapids of Cle Elum River in a kayak. And if that's not enough there's a load more cool stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Take a little tour
to Disappointment Creek since you're here at Hicks Butte Trail, and why not camp at Trailer Corral while you're here at Hicks Butte Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.1353, Longitude -121.0484
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.144, Longitude -121.0718
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.1 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 271 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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5 miles away
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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8 miles away
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User input for Hicks Butte Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Ellensburg, Washington
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Current weather conditions at Hicks Butte Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 14 miles away
      
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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8 miles away
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
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28 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Hicks Butte Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 5 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 8 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 8 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 28 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Ellensburg, Ellensburg
, 33 miles away |
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