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| | Here in the good state of Washington backcountry trekking is the good thing to do. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over Washington, and one of these is Moraine Trail in Pierce County. Backcountry backpacking in Washington is such a brilliant thing to do. There is only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in and out backcountry walk. The pretty great outdoors trails of the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these hills. High temperatures at Moraine Trail during the summertime are in the 70's, and all through the night it cools |
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down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Moraine Trail temperatures sink to the 30's. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Moraine Trail stays roughly
| | within the same elevation zone the whole time which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. This great outdoors trail is a very short great outdoors trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this wilderness trail great for the average backcountry walker looking for a fun adventure. The total elevation difference for Moraine Trail is 452 feet, and that is lower than average. You should count on this backcountry trek taking about 2 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. There are plenty of | |
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hiking and backpacking trails in Washington; each one of them is well worth a hike. This backpacking and hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Hitting the hiking and backpacking trails is always an enjoyable
thing to do, and Moraine Trail in Pierce County, Washington is just the place. There are not too many wilderness trails in this area. Moraine Trail is 2.4 miles long it's a shorter type backcountry hike. A lengthy drive parts Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue from Moraine Trail, but it is
an excellent hiking and backpacking trail. Moraine Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the month with most of the rain is November, and July is the month with the least moisture.
Briefly about the general area:
If you adore the outdoors you'll adore it here in the
Northern Cascade Range. A spree to Mount Rainier National Park is recommended. Whitewater paddling is magnificent on Skate Creek; Cougar Rock Campground is a wonderful campground nearby.
Near Moraine Trail you find good places like Wilson Gully, and Washington Cascades is an
inspiring spot to check out while here. If you want a wonderful time in the great outdoors, just come on down to Moraine Trail. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Narada Falls, and you can stay the night at Longmire Campground. You'll really wish for more hours in a
day to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Northern Cascade Range. Visit Pebble Creek while you're here at Moraine Trail; paddling on Butter Creek is so much fun.
Edith Creek is a delightful stream that is worth stopping at, and Paradise Park is a splendid place to check out.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 46.7849, Longitude -121.7413
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 2.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 452 feet
Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
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25 miles away
Kings Valu Inn *Free Wireless Internet - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - In-Room Coffee - Quality Rooms* Kings Valu Inn is the complete home away from home for your traveling convenience. Stay for a day, a we...
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
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27 miles away
Mt. Rainier National Park, Puyallup Fairground, Crystal Mountain, White River Amphitheater and King County Fairground are all nearby. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, iron and ironing board. ...
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User input for Moraine Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington, the metro area neareast to Moraine Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Moraine Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Moraine Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Moraine Trail:
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Skate Creek, Lewis County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) |
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Butter Creek, Lewis County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) |
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| | Hotels Near Moraine Trail:
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 25 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 27 miles away |
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
, 35 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 35 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner
, 41 miles away |
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35 miles away
