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| | There are so many perfect trails for trekking in Washington, and one of these is Mink Lake Trail in Clallam County. Here in the perfect state of Washington trekking is a tremendous way to spend some time. Every trail in Washington is charming in its own way. Mink Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,790 feet which is higher than average. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. In Washington you never run out of outdoors fun. You should |
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count on this trek taking about 7 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. This wilderness trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out walk. This is one of many backpacking trails in the surrounding area. Mink Lake Trail goes
| | through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Mink Lake Trail mostly gets much precipitation; November is the month that gets the most rain; July is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Mink Lake Trail commonly tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 40's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Mink Lake Trail are in the 30's. The scenic backpacking and hiking trails of the Olympic | |
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Mountains are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops. This backpacking and hiking trail is a mid length backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an excellent backpacking trail for experienced backcountry walkers in perfect shape. Mink
Lake Trail is 7.8 miles long it's a mid length backcountry trek. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Mink Lake Trail in Clallam County, Washington is such a magnificent place. A long drive separates Port Angeles from Mink Lake Trail, but what a magnificent place for
hiking it is.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Soleduck Campground while you're here at Mink Lake Trail, and Blackwood Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth stopping at. While you're here at Mink Lake Trail it's a great idea to go to Bogachiel
Park; Hoh Campground is a pleasant local campground.
Yeah, come up here to the Olympic Mountains for a pleasant time. There's whitewater on Soleduck River for all you adrenaline rush seekers; Munden Creek is right next door to Mink Lake Trail and is always a pleasure to go
to. Don't leave Mink Lake Trail without first paying a visit to Sol Duc Falls, and there are some great whitewater spots on Soleduck River - North Fork. Be careful coming to Mink Lake Trail, you might not ever want to return home again. During your tour to Mink Lake Trail you'll meet some people from Port Angeles for sure.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 47.9688, Longitude -123.8637
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 7.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 2790 feet
Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
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9 miles away
Nestled 12 miles within the heart of the Olympic National Park, the weary traveler will discover the comforts of Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort. Spending the day at Sol Duc can be a unique, relaxing, and ...
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Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
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22 miles away
Come visit, and let us share this amazing place with you. at the lodge, on the shore of beautiful lake quinault, you will find outstanding dining and an abundance of activities.. from lawn games like ...
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User input for Mink Lake 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 Mink Lake Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Mink Lake Trail, Olympic Mountains, Clallam County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Mink Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Mink Lake Trail:
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Lovers Lane, Clallam County
County
, 2 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 475 feet elevation difference |
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Deer Lake Trail, Clallam County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1835 feet elevation difference |
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North Fork Soleduck River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 3 miles away, 15.8 hiking miles, 1478 feet elevation difference |
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Canyon Creek Hoh Trail, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, 29.6 hiking miles, 5242 feet elevation difference |
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Aurora Trail, Clallam County
County
, 4 miles away, 19.6 hiking miles, 5102 feet elevation difference |
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Hoh River Trail, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, 31.2 hiking miles, 4310 feet elevation difference |
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Pyramid Mountain Trail, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2256 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Mink Lake Trail:
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Soleduck River - North Fork, Clallam County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV - 5.3 miles long (North Fork Trail Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) |
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Soleduck River, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Salmon Cascade to FR 2918 Bridge) |
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Soleduck River - South Fork, Clallam County
County
, 7 miles away, Class IV+ - 3.2 miles long (FR 2920 Bridge to FR 2918 Bridge) |
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Lyre River, Clallam County
County
, 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (to Lyre River Campground) |
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Goodman Creek, Clallam County
County
, 9 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1.3 miles long (FR 2931 100 spur access to Soleduck River) |
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| | Hotels Near Mink Lake Trail:
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Sol Duc Hot Springs Resort, Port Angeles
, 9 miles away |
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Lake Quinault Lodge, Quinault
, 22 miles away |
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Quality Inn Uptown, Port Angeles
, 31 miles away |
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Red Lion Hotel Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 31 miles away |
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Days Inn Port Angeles, Port Angeles
, 33 miles away |
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31 miles away
