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| | Backcountry backpacking in Washington is something that is always fun to do. Tremendous backcountry trails in Washington are in abundance; one of them being Hogback Trail in Yakima County. Every Washington backcountry trail has something unique to offer. Hogback Trail is a two ended backcountry hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Hogback Trail is a very long way away from modern life, and backcountry trekking it is always cool. Now this wilderness trail is pretty long, so don't forget |
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to pack enough supplies. With its 15.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. Hogback Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,654 feet which is a higher than average number. Hogback Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means
| | that some parts of the wilderness trail could be very different from other parts of it. This hike should take you about 2.5 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Washington has lots of outdoors things to do. All the water falling down from the sky makes Hogback Trail a wet spot; January is the month that gets the most snow, and the driest of the months is July. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. The backcountry hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a great way to explore these | |
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peaks. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and Hogback Trail in Yakima County, Washington is such a wonderful location. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding region. The length of Hogback Trail is on the longer side
with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a good hiking and backpacking trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in brilliant shape. For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Hogback Trail reach the 60's while nighttime lows are usually in the 40's.
Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Hogback Trail.
Briefly about the general area:
You just have to go for the Northern Cascade Range. Put some time aside to spend at Indian Spring since you're here at Hogback
Trail; whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend Summit Creek. Man, is there plenty of fun things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. There are some nice whitewater spots on Tieton River - South Fork, and Hidden Spring is always fun to check
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This river is so great. A tour to close by Cortright Point is very relaxing, and a pleasant journey to Tieton Meadows is a tremendous way to spend an afternoon. What a place this is for outdoors folks. White Pass is near Hogback Trail and is undeniably a pleasant spot
to stop by; if you're looking for some flowing water? Try South Fork Clear Creek. Blankenship Meadows is a stunning location any time of year, and you can stay the night at White Pass Campground.
There's so much to do here at Hogback Trail that you need to camp here for a while,
Knuppenburg Lake Campground is a perfect site for that, and getting to North Fork Clear Creek from Hogback Trail is painless. Lots of fun awaits you along this river.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.6289, Longitude -121.2949
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.6437, Longitude -121.3787
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 15.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
9 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2654 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Hogback Trail. |
| | Trails Near Hogback Trail:
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Big Peak Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 2631 feet elevation difference |
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Shellrock Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 2067 feet elevation difference |
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Dark Meadows Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 2.7 hiking miles, 619 feet elevation difference |
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Cramer Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 869 feet elevation difference |
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McAllister Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 686 feet elevation difference |
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Tieton Meadows Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 5.5 hiking miles, 3251 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Tieton Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 2100 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Hogback Trail:
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Tieton River - South Fork, Yakima County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 5.7 miles long (Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake) |
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Summit Creek, Lewis County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) |
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Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) |
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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Cispus River, Lewis County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Goat Creek to FR 2160) |
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| | Hotels Near Hogback Trail:
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Crystal Mountain Hotels, Enumclaw
, 17 miles away |
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Mt View Lodge, Packwood
, 23 miles away |
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Cowlitz River Lodge, Packwood
, 23 miles away |
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Inn of Packwood, Packwood
, 23 miles away |
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Hotel Packwood, Packwood
, 23 miles away |
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