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| | Kachess Ridge Trail is a long drive away from Ellensburg, but backcountry trekking it is perfect excitement any time. Outdoors folks generally like this part of Washington. Hey, time for a backcountry walk don’t you think? Kachess Ridge Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is a brilliant location for getting out. Now, this is roughly a 4-day backcountry trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in spot. High temperatures at Kachess Ridge Trail through the summertime |
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months are in the 60's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Kachess Ridge Trail. Kachess Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 4,071 feet which is higher
| | than average. Some parts of this great outdoors trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors trail. With its 27.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry trek. Going for a backcountry hike here in Washington is something that is always fun to do. There are many splendid wilderness hiking trails in Washington; one of them being Kachess Ridge Trail in Kittitas County. Kachess Ridge Trail is quite | |
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long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. The length of Kachess Ridge Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this great outdoors trail fine for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. There are numerous wilderness hiking
trails in Washington, and each one has something unique to offer. This is a vicinity covered with lots of great outdoors trails. This great outdoors hiking trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. The high level of precipitation
makes Kachess Ridge Trail a pretty wet location; most of the snow falls through January, and the driest month of the year is July. The backcountry trails of the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills.
Briefly about the general area:
Camping is available
at Kachess Campground; there's whitewater on Box Canyon Creek for all you adrenaline kick people. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Get your heart beating on the great whitewater of Cooper River, and Salmon la Sac is always fun to check out.
These mountains
rock, just explore all the amusing things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Domerie Flats is a great spot to check out, and a great spot to pop by is Copper Pass. There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Kachess Ridge Trail. French Cabin Basin is a pretty spot any time
of year; South Fork French Cabin Creek is next to Kachess Ridge Trail and is always a pleasure to take a look at. If you want a brilliant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Cascade Range. Cle Elum Ranger District is a wonderful forest vicinity near Kachess
Ridge Trail, and Little Salmon la Sac is a magnificent local attraction.
This river is so perfect. There's some flowing water close by, West Fork French Cabin Creek is a stream you can explore during your stay; why not camp at Cabin Creek RV and U-fish since you're here at Kachess Ridge Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.2664, Longitude -121.169
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.4306, Longitude -121.2039
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 13.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 7.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 13.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 27.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 12.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 27.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 12.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 4071 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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14 miles away
Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien...
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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17 miles away
The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw...
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User input for Kachess Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas 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 Kachess Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Kachess Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 10 miles away
      
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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18 miles away
The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....
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Cle Elum Travelers Inn, Cle Elum
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20 miles away
Located in western Washington and a short distance to I-90, the Cle Elum Travelers Inn is conveniently located to golfing, shopping, Summit at Snoqualmie, Ellensburg, Iron Horse State Park, Cle Elum L...
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kachess Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Kachess Ridge Trail:
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Domerie Peak Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 9.2 hiking miles, 2254 feet elevation difference |
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Cooper Pass Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 4.9 hiking miles, 515 feet elevation difference |
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Red Mountain Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 3318 feet elevation difference |
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Escondido Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 2634 feet elevation difference |
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Goat Peak Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 2240 feet elevation difference |
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Davis Peak Lookout Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 8 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 4439 feet elevation difference |
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Sasse Mountain Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 8 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 4012 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Kachess Ridge Trail:
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Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir) |
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Cooper River, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Waterfall to Cle Elum River) |
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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Salmon La Sac Creek to Cle Elum Reservoir) |
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Waptus River, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 4 miles long (Waptus Lake trail to Salmon La Sac) |
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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.5 miles long (Scatter Creek to Salmon La Sac Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Kachess Ridge Trail:
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Roslyn Inns, Roslyn
, 9 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Inn, Snoqualmie Pass
, 16 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 17 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 18 miles away |
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