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| | There are numerous great outdoors hiking trails in Washington, and each one has its own character. Trails are nice and plentiful in Washington, and Icicle Trail in Chelan County is one of them. Quite far from Ellensburg you bump into Icicle Trail, but backcountry trekking along this wilderness trail is very amusing. If you are in Washington during backcountry backpacking season you have to go backcountry backpacking. Icicle Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month with most of the snow is January while July is frequently the driest month. |
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Here in Washington hiking is a tremendous idea. The total elevation difference for Icicle Trail is 7,313 feet, and that is higher than average. Some parts of Icicle Trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail, and that means that some parts of the great
| | outdoors trail could be very different from other parts of it. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Icicle Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Backcountry backpacking here in the Northern Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these hills. This wilderness hiking trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. Icicle Trail is 65.4 miles long; it's longer than many great outdoors trails. Icicle Trail is a backcountry | |
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trail of nice length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine great outdoors hiking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in delightful shape. This is one of many great outdoors hiking trails in the surrounding area. This backcountry hike should take
you about 10 days, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. During the days of summer, highs typically are in the 60's at Icicle Trail with overnight lows in the 40's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 20's, and after the sun is down during
the winter temperatures at Icicle Trail plunge into the 10's. Can’t wait to get out in the fresh air, Icicle Trail in Chelan County, Washington is such a fine site.
Briefly about the general area:
Drury Falls is a tremendous local attraction; Lake Lorraine Point is very
near and is a fine place to check out. Why not camp at Johnny Creek Campground if you're here at Icicle Trail, and close by you stumble on wonderful sites like Ladies Pass.
But wait, there's more to do close to Icicle Trail. Soda Spring is a pretty place to explore while you're
at Icicle Trail; don’t forget to visit Timothy Meadow since you're here at Icicle Trail. If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Northern Cascade Range. Big Slide Creek is a splendid local stream; swing by Bob Creek it's a good spot to pop by. You have to unquestionably
dedicate some time to Ewing Basin while you're here at Icicle Trail; Leavenworth Ranger District is a great local forest.
You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the fun things in the Northern Cascade Range. Camping is available at Ida Creek Campground, and if you come at the right time of year, Icicle Creek offers some brilliant whitewater.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.568, Longitude -120.6793
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.6117, Longitude -120.9499
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 32.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 16.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 32.7 miles
Total climbing distance = 14.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 65.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 31.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 65.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 31.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
10 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 7313 feet
Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth
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11 miles away
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Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth
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11 miles away
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User input for Icicle Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Chelan 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 Icicle Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Icicle Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Chelan County, Washington
Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 17 miles away
      
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Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth
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12 miles away
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Bavarian Ritz, Leavenworth
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12 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Icicle Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Chelan County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Icicle Trail. |
| | Trails Near Icicle Trail:
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Snow Lakes Trail, Chelan County
County
, 9 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 3981 feet elevation difference |
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County Line Trail, Chelan County
County
, 9 miles away, 0.6 hiking miles, 455 feet elevation difference |
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Miller Peak Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 12 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 2765 feet elevation difference |
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Jolly Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 19 miles away, 10.4 hiking miles, 4410 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Michael Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 19 miles away, 20 hiking miles, 2568 feet elevation difference |
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Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 19 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference |
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Sasse Mountain Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 20 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 4012 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Icicle Trail:
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Icicle Creek, Chelan County
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 3.5 miles long (Rock Island Campground to Ida Creek) |
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Icicle Creek, Chelan County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Ida Creek to Snow Creek trailhead) |
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Nason River, -blank- County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Merritt to Coles Corner) |
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Wenatchee River, Chelan County
County
, 9 miles away, Class V - 7.5 miles long (Tumwater Campground to Leavenworth) |
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Wenatchee River, Chelan County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II - 16.5 miles long (Lake Wenatchee State Park to Tumwater Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Icicle Trail:
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Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth
, 11 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites, Leavenworth
, 11 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Express Inn - Leavenworth, Leavenworth
, 12 miles away |
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Bavarian Ritz, Leavenworth
, 12 miles away |
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Adventure Inn, Leavenworth
, 12 miles away |
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