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| | There are many great hiking trails in Washington, and one of these is Little River Trail in Clallam County. It's a lengthy trip from Port Angeles to Little River Trail, but when you spend some time backcountry hiking here you will feel like a whole new person. There are plenty of hiking trails in Washington; each one of them has its own unique splendor. This is a two-ended backpacking trail with two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. A visit to Washington is not complete without some hiking. |
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Sometimes this hiking and backpacking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. These hiking and backpacking trails here in the Olympic Mountains are a very fine way to see these mountaintops.
| | Different parts of Little River Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. The length of this hiking and backpacking trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backcountry trail for advanced walkers looking for a fine challenge. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in place. Much rainfall falls at Little River Trail; most of the rain falls through December, and July is when it's the driest. Being | |
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15 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. The total elevation difference for Little River Trail is 5,188 feet, and that is higher than average. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry hike, 2 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you
need. Now this hiking and backpacking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. This is one of many backcountry trails in the surrounding region. Summertime highs at Little River Trail ordinarily tend to be in the 70's while nighttime lows are frequently in
the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Little River Trail. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Little River Trail in Clallam County, Washington is just what you need. Trekking here in Washington never
gets boring.
Briefly about the general area:
A magnificent place to camp here at Little River Trail is Welcome Inn Trailer Court/rv, and get yourself into a kayak and hit Elwha River. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Olympic Mountains. Some nearby
water includes Cowen Creek, and Krause Bottom is a brilliant site here at Little River Trail.
You assume that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Getting to South Branch Little River from Little River Trail is simple, and Grand Canyon is also a great location to look at. If you
come at the right time of year, Elwha River offers some tremendous whitewater, and camping is available at Heart of the Hills Campground.
Put some time aside to spend at Winslow Spring since you're here at Little River Trail, and Cox Valley is right here at Little River Trail.
So many amusing things in the Olympic Mountains, just tremendous. Do schedule some time to take a look at Ediz Hook near Little River Trail if you have a chance; of course, all our national parks are great places to pop by and Olympic National Park is no exception.
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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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Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
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8 miles away
The Days Inn Port Angeles is located in an area known for its year round breathtaking scenery and hiking trails. It is just 2 miles from the city center and the ferry terminal bound for Victoria, BC a...
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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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Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
, 6 miles away |
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Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 8 miles away |
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Port Angeles Super 8 Motel, Port Angeles
, 8 miles away |
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Quality Inn & Suites, Sequim
, 25 miles away |
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Juan De Fuca Cottages, Sequim
, 28 miles away |
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8 miles away
