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| | Each backcountry trail in Washington is well worth a trek. Backcountry trekking in Washington is such a magnificent thing to do. Kaner Flat Trail is a wilderness trail relatively far from Ellensburg, but there's delightful natural beauty waiting here for you along it. This is one of many hiking and backpacking trails in the surrounding neighborhood. Backcountry trekking here in the Northern Cascade Range is a very glorious way to see these mountains. Backcountry trekking in Washington is a great way to spend some time. Now this trail is pretty long, |
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so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This trek should take you about 2 days, so it's a perfect thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Through the long summer days highs here at Kaner Flat Trail reach the 60's. All through the moonlight hours it's typically in 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 Kaner Flat Trail. We all need to get out in the fresh air once in a while, and Kaner Flat Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is a magnificent choice. There are backcountry trails all over Washington; Kaner Flat Trail in Kittitas County is one of them. Some parts of Kaner Flat Trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking and backpacking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the | |
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hiking and backpacking trail. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 4,400 feet, and that is higher than average. This hiking and backpacking trail is a very long hiking and backpacking trail with
an average amount of climbing distance which makes this hiking and backpacking trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Kaner Flat Trail typically gets a good deal of rain; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and July is when it's the
driest. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of trekking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. With its 14.6 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry trek.
Briefly about the
general area:
Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! The Northern Cascade Range rocks! Don't leave Kaner Flat Trail without first paying a visit to Cedar Spring, and Bumping River is in close proximity to Kaner Flat Trail and is always a diversion to check out.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this spot. Hereford Meadow is a pretty spot any time of year; there's always Milk Pond Dam to explore next to Kaner Flat Trail. If you come at the right time of year, Little Naches River offers some nice whitewater, and a tremendous spot to camp
here at Kaner Flat Trail is Halfway Flat Campground II. Get yourself into a kayak and hit American River, and some nearby water includes Catchup Creek.
Rocky Saddle is a perfect spot to discover, and camping is available at Little Naches Campground. Now, you may assume that's
a load but there's even more exciting stuff to do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Places like Sawmill Flat are delightful to take a look at, and a journey to Horsetail Falls will fill your soul with great feelings.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0104, Longitude -121.1291
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.0222, Longitude -121.0034
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 4400 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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10 miles away
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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12 miles away
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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 Kaner Flat Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Kaner Flat Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 20 miles away
      
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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12 miles away
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Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg
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36 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Kaner Flat Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Kaner Flat Trail. |
| | Trails Near Kaner Flat Trail:
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Quartz Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 3413 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Taneum Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 2630 feet elevation difference |
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Manastash Ridge Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 798 feet elevation difference |
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Frost Mountain Lookout Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.6 hiking miles, 2361 feet elevation difference |
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Hicks Butte Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 271 feet elevation difference |
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Keenan Meadows Trail, Klickitat County
County
, 7 miles away, 2.9 hiking miles, 826 feet elevation difference |
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Fishhook Flats Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 7 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 581 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Kaner Flat Trail:
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 5 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground) |
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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 10 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Cle Elum Dam to confluence with Yakima River) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Rattlesnake Creek - Naches Tributary, Yakima County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III - 7.7 miles long (North Fork to Nile Road Bridge) |
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| | Hotels Near Kaner Flat Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 10 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 12 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 12 miles away |
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Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg
, 36 miles away |
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Nites Inn Motel, Ellensburg
, 36 miles away |
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