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| | Hiking here in Washington is a fine idea. Washington has plenty of good backcountry trails, and among these are Muddy River Trail in Skamania County. If you are in Washington during backcountry hiking season you have to go backcountry hiking. The hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a very glorious way to see these mountaintops. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. This is one of a very small number of great outdoors hiking trails in this area. Gotta get out of the urban center man, and Muddy River Trail |
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in Skamania County, Washington is a really nice location to spend some time. Muddy River Trail sees pretty high levels of rainfall; December is the month that gets the most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. Muddy River Trail is a normal length hiking trail having an average
| | number of uphill miles which makes this great outdoors hiking trail perfect for the average backcountry walker looking for a fun adventure. Muddy River Trail is 4.2 miles long it's a mid length walk. There's not much difference in elevation along the wilderness hiking trail which means the conditions are about the same from start to finish. Each one of the many backcountry trails of Washington has its own character. Through the days of summer highs here at Muddy River Trail get into the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 40's. Daytime | |
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highs all through the winter are in the 40's, and nighttime lows all through the winter for Muddy River Trail tend to be in the 30's. The time needed for this walk is roughly 3.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Muddy
River Trail has two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry hike it just one way. The total elevation difference for this backpacking trail is 894 feet which is a lower than average number. Muddy River Trail is not very near Hood River at all, but
there's nice natural prettiness waiting for you here along it. Even though this is not a very long wilderness hiking trail you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens.
Briefly about the general area:
Why not camp at Swift Forest Campground
if you're here at Muddy River Trail, and if you come at the right time of year, Lewis River - North Fork offers some great whitewater. Clearwater Creek is a magnificent place to have a look at.
All year is a good time in the Northern Cascade Range if you fancy the outdoors.
Visit Smith Creek if you're here at Muddy River Trail, and soar down the rapids of Muddy River in a kayak. A spree to Lava Canyon is always fun, and if you came for an overnight stay Curly Creek Campground is a good site to camp.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.1699, Longitude -122.0337
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.1871, Longitude -122.0144
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.1 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.1 miles
Total climbing distance = .5 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 894 feet
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25 miles away
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Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson
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25 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Muddy River Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Muddy River Trail. |
| | Trails Near Muddy River Trail:
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Smith Creek Butte Trail, Skamania County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.2 hiking miles, 1525 feet elevation difference |
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Bean Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3072 feet elevation difference |
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Wildcat Trail, Skamania County
County
, 5 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Muddy River Trail:
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Muddy River, Skamania County
County
, 3 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork) |
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Lewis River - North Fork, Cowlitz County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir) |
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Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) |
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Rush Creek, Skamania County
County
, 10 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) |
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| | Hotels Near Muddy River Trail:
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 25 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson
, 25 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western Parkersville Inn & Suites, Washougal
, 38 miles away |
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