Washington hiking trails - Lake Creek Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County

   
  Outdoors folks generally like this part of Washington. We all need to get out in nature once in a while, and Lake Creek Trail in Clallam County, Washington is a brilliant place to go. Going for a backcountry walk here in Washington is a brilliant idea. This great outdoors hiking trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. This wilderness trail sometimes gets very dry, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. This backcountry hiking trail is a mid length backcountry hiking trail with an average
    amount of climbing distance which makes it a fine backpacking and hiking trail for the average person looking for a fine adventure. There's not much difference in elevation along the wilderness hiking trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your backcountry
walk. All through the days of summer, highs mostly are in the 70's at Lake Creek Trail; the overnight is slightly colder of course, commonly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Lake Creek Trail drop into the 30's. Rather far from Port Angeles you encounter Lake Creek Trail, but it is a brilliant sanctuary from the urban center. The total elevation difference for Lake Creek Trail is 557 feet which is lower than average. With its 4.4 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry  
walk. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. All the water falling down from the sky makes Lake Creek Trail a wet place; December is the month that gets the most rain while July is commonly the driest month. There are numerous hiking trails in Washington, and each one is scenic in its own way. Fine hiking trails in Washington are in abundance; Lake Creek Trail in Clallam County is one of them. This wilderness trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. The stunning backcountry hiking trails of the Olympic Mountains are the best way to enjoy these highlands. This is one of a very small number of backpacking and hiking trails in this neighborhood. This walk shouldn't take more than 4 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster.

Briefly about the general area:
Camping is available at Elmers Park. If you like the outdoors you'll like it here in the Olympic Mountains. A good spot to camp here at Lake Creek Trail is Heart of the Hills Campground, and Elwha River is a perfect whitewater spot close by.
Lake Dawn Dam is a place that is next to Lake Creek Trail, and do pay a visit to Olympic National Park while you're here at Lake Creek Trail.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 48.04, Longitude -123.4291
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Total in and out hiking length = 4.4 miles

Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles

Difficulty : Medium

Casual Hiking Pace: 4 hours

Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours

Total elevation difference: 557 feet


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Local climate location: ELWHA RANGER STATION 3 miles away

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 Camp Grounds Near Lake Creek Trail:
Heart of the Hills Campground, Clallam County, 1 miles away
Elmers Park, Port Angeles, 3 miles away
Al's RV Park, Port Angeles, 4 miles away
Evergreen Motel and Mobile Home, Port Angeles, 4 miles away
Peabody Creek RV Park, Port Angeles, 4 miles away
 Whitewater Near Lake Creek Trail:
Elwha River, Clallam County County , 10 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon)
Elwha River, Clallam County County , 11 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth)
 National Parks Near Lake Creek Trail:
Olympic National Park, Port Angeles - WA , 7 miles away
 Hotels Near Lake Creek Trail:
Best Western Olympic Lodge, Port Angeles , 3 miles away
Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles , 3 miles away
Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles , 4 miles away
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles , 4 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Lake Creek Trail
Lake Angeles, Clallam County , 2 miles away

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