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| | Washington is a great place for outdoors people. Pleasant hiking trails in Washington are in abundance, and Ipsut Creek Trail in Pierce County is one of them. Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? Ipsut Creek Trail in Pierce County, Washington is the outdoors at its best. The length of Ipsut Creek Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough hiking and backpacking trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for an excellent challenge. The time needed for this backcountry hike is roughly 8 hours, |
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but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. A lot of rain falls at Ipsut Creek Trail; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain; July is when it's the driest. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the
| | 70's to Ipsut Creek Trail. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Ipsut Creek Trail dipping down into the 30's through winter nights. Ipsut Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,790 feet which is a higher than average number. Now this hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Being 9.6 miles long; it's longer than many hiking and backpacking trails. Each one of the many hiking | |
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trails of Washington is worth backcountry trekking. Different parts of Ipsut Creek Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Ipsut Creek Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backpacking
it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. This is just one of a large number of hiking and backpacking trails in this vicinity. Backcountry trekking here in Washington never gets boring. Ipsut Creek Trail is a long tour away from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, but
it is a really pleasant wilderness trail. Backpacking here in the Northern Cascade Range is a great way to explore these highlands.
Briefly about the general area:
These mountains rock, just check out all the cool things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Doe Creek
is a stream that you may bump into while you're here, and there's some flowing water close by, Ipsut Creek is a stream you can take a look at while here. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Cascade Range. Ranger Falls is a gorgeous place
to have a look at while you're at Ipsut Creek Trail; why not camp at Ipsut Creek Campground since you're here at Ipsut Creek Trail.
A short journey to Ipsut Falls is always worthwhile, and Cougar Rock Campground is a magnificent local campground. Don't miss out on a trip to
Mount Rainier National Park while you're here at Ipsut Creek Trail, and close by you locate Knapsack Pass which is a great place to stop by.
Mist Park is a stunning location any time of year, and whitewater paddling is delightful on South Praire Creek. This spot is so good,
just look at all the enjoyable stuff to do near Ipsut Creek Trail. Places like Mountain Meadows are perfect to have a look at; in case you don’t mind getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Clearwater River - White River Tributary.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.9769, Longitude -121.8296
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.9327, Longitude -121.8626
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.8 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 9.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 9.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3790 feet
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User input for Ipsut Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, the metro area neareast to Ipsut Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Ipsut Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Ipsut Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Ipsut Creek Trail:
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Paul Peak Trail, Pierce County
County
, 4 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference |
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Summit Lake Trail, Pierce County
County
, 5 miles away, 5.1 hiking miles, 1322 feet elevation difference |
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Clearwater Trail, Pierce County
County
, 5 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2788 feet elevation difference |
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Carbon Trail, Pierce County
County
, 7 miles away, 11.4 hiking miles, 3299 feet elevation difference |
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Northern Loop Trail, Pierce County
County
, 9 miles away, 32.2 hiking miles, 4766 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Ipsut Creek Trail:
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Clearwater River - White River Tributary, Pierce County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Bridge to confluence with White River) |
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South Praire Creek, Pierce County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V - 6.6 miles long (East Fork to Spiketon Road) |
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 13 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (West Fork to Bridge Camp) |
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Carbon River, Pierce County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V - 9 miles long (Fairfax to 177th St. East) |
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Skate Creek, Lewis County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) |
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| | Hotels Near Ipsut Creek Trail:
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 14 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 16 miles away |
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
, 26 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 27 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner
, 31 miles away |
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27 miles away
