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| | There are backcountry trails all over Washington; Little River Trail in Clallam County is one of them. You'll have got to go far from Port Angeles to get to Little River Trail, but many people like to backcountry walk here to be close to the fresh air. A visit to Washington is not complete without some trekking. Now, this is roughly a 2-day trek, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. High temperatures at Little River Trail all through the warmest time of the year are in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. |
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Through the wintertime this location gets highs in the 40's with temperatures at Little River Trail dipping down into the 30's during winter nights. Little River Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This
| | area does get very dry sometimes, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. Every Washington backcountry trail is charming in its own way. The picturesque wilderness trails of the Olympic Mountains are a very delightful way to see these summits. Little River Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain; July on the other hand is the driest. This is a vicinity covered with lots of hiking and backpacking trails. And keep in mind that | |
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there could be temporary safety restrictions in location. When was the last time you got out in the fresh air a bit? if you happen to be in Clallam County of Washington, Little River Trail is a perfect local trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Little River Trail has a total
elevation difference of 5,188 feet which is a higher than average number. Being 15 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness trails. Different parts of Little River Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions
on different parts of the wilderness trail. The length of this wilderness trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes it a good hiking and backpacking trail for experienced walkers in magnificent shape. Little River Trail is quite long, so
make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Here in the magnificent state of Washington backpacking is something that is always fun to do.
Briefly about the general area:
This is such a wonderful river. There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Olympic Mountains.
If you come at the right time of year, Elwha River offers some magnificent whitewater; do schedule some time to visit Ediz Hook if you have a chance.
This river is a great place to visit. There are some delightful whitewater spots on Elwha River, and why not camp at Welcome
Inn Trailer Court/rv if you're here at Little River Trail. Take a side journey to South Branch Little River, and a tour to Olympic National Park is worthwhile. All the outdoors enjoyable things in close proximity to Little River Trail will keep you coming back persistently. Do
set aside some time for Krause Bottom since you're here at Little River Trail, and Grand Canyon is positively a great place to take a look at.
Yep, outdoors cool stuff truly is abundant here in the Olympic Mountains. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Winslow Spring,
and you must undeniably dedicate some time to Cox Valley since you're here at Little River Trail. Cowen Creek is a splendid location to explore, and camping at Little River Trail is fine fun, Heart of the Hills Campground is a fine local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 48.0582, Longitude -123.5011
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.9774, Longitude -123.5165
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.5 miles
Total climbing distance = .7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 15 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 15 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 5188 feet
Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
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6 miles away
Below the mountains, above the harbor, Quality Inn is located on the bluff overlooking the Port Angeles Harbor, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Vancouver Island. Hotel is within close proximity of the ...
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User input for Little River Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Port Angeles, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Port Angeles, Washington, the metro area neareast to Little River Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Little River Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Little River Trail. |
| | Trails Near Little River Trail:
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Lillian River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, 25.4 hiking miles, 4030 feet elevation difference |
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Hurricane Hill Trail, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, 5.9 hiking miles, 5674 feet elevation difference |
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Long Ridge Trail, Clallam County
County
, 5 miles away, 40.2 hiking miles, 5708 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Creek Trail, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 557 feet elevation difference |
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Elwha River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 8 miles away, 64 hiking miles, 4020 feet elevation difference |
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Happy Lake Ridge Trail, Clallam County
County
, 13 miles away, 17.2 hiking miles, 4377 feet elevation difference |
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Boulder Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 14 miles away, 11.6 hiking miles, 2971 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Little River Trail:
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, Class V - 8.5 miles long (Grand Canyon) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II - 4.9 miles long (Aldwell Reservoir to river mouth) |
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Elwha River, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4.5 miles long (Mills Reservoir to Highway 101) |
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Quinault River - North Fork, Jefferson County
County
, 18 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Geoduck Creek to Kimta Creek) |
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Quinault River, Jefferson County
County
, 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Pony Bridge to Graves Creek) |
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| | Hotels Near Little River Trail:
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Pond Motel, Port Angeles
, 4 miles away |
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Fairmount Motel, Port Angeles
, 5 miles away |
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All View Motel, Port Angeles
, 6 miles away |
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Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
, 6 miles away |
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Downtown Hotel, Port Angeles
, 7 miles away |
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8 miles away
