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| | It's a long trip from Longview-Kelso to Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, but there's nice natural attractiveness awaiting you here along it. Trekking in Washington is so much fun. Hey, time for a backcountry trek don’t you think? if you happen to be in Skamania County of Washington, Independence Pass Interpretive Trail is a magnificent local trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. This part of Washington has a perfect deal of available outdoors pastimes. This backcountry trail is on the short side with an average amount of climbing distance which |
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makes it a good great outdoors hiking trail for the average person looking for a good adventure. Even though this is not a very long trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Hiking and backpacking trails are delightful and plentiful in
| | Washington; one of them being Independence Pass Interpretive Trail in Skamania County. Independence Pass Interpretive Trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Summertime at Independence Pass Interpretive Trail comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the overnight is quite colder of course, generally in the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Independence Pass Interpretive Trail tend to be in the | |
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30's. This walk shouldn't take more than 2.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The number of great outdoors hiking trails in this vicinity is not very high. Each wilderness hiking trail in Washington is different from the others. The total
elevation difference for this wilderness trail is 382 feet which is lower than average. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Independence Pass Interpretive Trail gets much water; most of the rain falls during December, and July is the month with the least moisture.
Independence Pass Interpretive Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. With its 3 miles of walking distance it's a shorter type backcountry walk. The gorgeous backcountry trails of the Northern Cascade Range
are a really fine way to spend quality time in the wilderness.
Briefly about the general area:
A journey to Mount Rainier National Park is worthwhile. There's so much to do here at Independence Pass Interpretive Trail that you need to camp here for a while, Taidnapam
Park is a good place for that. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Independence Pass Interpretive Trail has to offer, you can camp at Quartz Creek Big Trees Campground.
If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Cascade Range.
Independence Pass is a glorious place to have a look at near Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, and Harmony Falls is an inspiring location to stop at during your stay.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.2822, Longitude -122.0976
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.2824, Longitude -122.082
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 1.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 1.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 382 feet
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31 miles away
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32 miles away
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User input for Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Longview-Kelso, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Longview-Kelso, Washington, the metro area neareast to Independence Pass Interpretive Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Independence Pass Interpretive Trail. |
| | Trails Near Independence Pass Interpretive Trail:
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Smith Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2573 feet elevation difference |
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Bean Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3072 feet elevation difference |
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| | Hotels Near Independence Pass Interpretive Trail:
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 31 miles away |
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Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville
, 32 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 33 miles away |
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The Governor Hotel, Olympia
, 37 miles away |
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Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites, Battle Ground
, 40 miles away |
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