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| | Every single Washington backcountry hiking trail has something unique to offer. Manastash Ridge Trail is located a rather lengthy tour from Ellensburg, but it is a magnificent great outdoors hiking trail. Going for a backcountry walk here in Washington is something that is always fun to do. This is a great outdoors trail that is quite long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The great outdoors trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about |
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different climate zones along your backcountry trek. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 7.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Outdoors people generally like this part of Washington. A lot of rain falls at Manastash Ridge
| | Trail; of all the months in a year January is the one with the most snow, and July is the month with the least moisture. There are so many hiking trails in this area. The total elevation difference for Manastash Ridge Trail is 798 feet, and that is lower than average. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. There are so many good backcountry hiking trails for backcountry trekking in Washington; one of those is Manastash | |
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Ridge Trail in Kittitas County. Backcountry backpacking here in the Northern Cascade Range is a fine way to explore these summits. At Manastash Ridge Trail throughout the warm days of summer highs are in the 60's, and through the night it cools down to the 40's. Daytime highs through
the winter are in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Manastash Ridge Trail. With its 8.4 miles of walking distance it's an average length great outdoors trail. Manastash Ridge Trail is a normal length backcountry trail with an average amount of climbing distance
which makes this hiking trail glorious for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in the wilderness a bit, and Manastash Ridge Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is such a magnificent place.
Briefly about the general
area:
Yeah, come here to Manastash Ridge Trail for a fine time. While you're here at Manastash Ridge Trail it's a fine idea to have a look at Dry Meadow. Camping is available at Longmile Meadows Campground, and American River is a wonderful whitewater spot nearby.
South
Fork Quartz Creek flows through this vicinity, and close by Windy Pass is a glorious place to go. Man, is there loads of exciting stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. A quick spree to Lookout Creek near Manastash Ridge Trail is a nice idea, and you can run the rapids of Little
Naches River. A delightful place to camp here at Manastash Ridge Trail is Kaner Flat Campground, and a pleasant spree to Hereford Meadow is a fine way to spend an afternoon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0749, Longitude -121.0826
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.102, Longitude -121.1502
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.5 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 798 feet
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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 Manastash Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Manastash Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 17 miles away
      
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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12 miles away
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
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26 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Manastash Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Manastash Ridge Trail:
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Little Creek Basin Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 1369 feet elevation difference |
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Quartz Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 3413 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Taneum Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 2630 feet elevation difference |
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North Ridge Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 8.2 hiking miles, 3519 feet elevation difference |
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Hicks Butte Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 1.4 hiking miles, 271 feet elevation difference |
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Kaner Flat Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 7.3 hiking miles, 4400 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Cliffty Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Manastash Ridge Trail:
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground) |
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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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Cle Elum River, Kittitas County
County
, 8 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
, 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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| | Hotels Near Manastash Ridge 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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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 26 miles away |
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Hampton Inn Ellensburg, Ellensburg
, 37 miles away |
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