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| | Trails for backcountry backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington; Middle Fork Trail is one of them, and it's in Yakima County. This part of Washington has a fine deal of available outdoors activities. Middle Fork Trail is a long journey away from Ellensburg, but backcountry trekking along this backcountry trail is very enjoyable. Middle Fork Trail is quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry walk, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. Being 14.4 miles long; |
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it's longer than many wilderness hiking trails. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. Middle Fork Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; most of the rain falls throughout January while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Different
| | parts of this wilderness hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This trail has a total elevation difference of 3,118 feet which is higher than average. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Middle Fork Trail in Yakima County, Washington is such a perfect location. If you happen to be in Washington, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is the splendid thing to do. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This | |
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trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. Each one of the many wilderness trails of Washington is well worth a trek. This hiking trail is many miles long having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a tremendous
hiking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in delightful shape. The hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a really great way to spend quality time in the outdoors. At Middle Fork Trail all through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's, and the overnight
is somewhat chillier of course, typically in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Middle Fork Trail are in the 20's.
Briefly about the general area:
So many enjoyable things to do at Middle Fork Trail, so little
time. If you came for an overnight stay Hells Crossing Campground is a perfect spot to camp, and Union Creek Falls is a striking place to have a look at while you're at Middle Fork Trail. Having a wonderful time in the Northern Cascade Range is trouble-free. Alder Creek flows through
this vicinity.
There's some flowing water nearby, County Creek is a stream you can stop at during your stay, and there's whitewater on American River for all you thrill seekers. Mathew Meadow is a good spot here at Middle Fork Trail, and a wooded neighborhood close by is Naches
Ranger District. You just can't picture the amount of outdoors amusing stuff the Northern Cascade Range has to offer. Timothy Meadow is right here at Middle Fork Trail, and you might also want to pay a visit to Green Pass while you're here at Middle Fork Trail.
Pleasant Valley Campground is a tremendous campground nearby; you can run the rapids of American River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0798, Longitude -121.2512
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.0264, Longitude -121.3319
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3118 feet
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19 miles away
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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21 miles away
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User input for Middle Fork Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Ellensburg, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Middle Fork Trail. |
| | Trails Near Middle Fork Trail:
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South Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2365 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 3 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1374 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Peak Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 2610 feet elevation difference |
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Log Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 565 feet elevation difference |
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Granite Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 1280 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Valley Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 587 feet elevation difference |
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Fifes Ridge Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 4581 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Middle Fork Trail:
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 9 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
, 12 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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| | Hotels Near Middle Fork Trail:
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 19 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 21 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 24 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 25 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 43 miles away |
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25 miles away
