Washington hiking trails - Nestor Peak Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County       Backcountry hiking here in Washington is the splendid thing to do. Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Nestor Peak Trail in Skamania County, Washington is just what you need. Each hiking and backpacking trail in Washington has something unique to offer. There are hiking and backpacking trails all over Washington, and Nestor Peak Trail is one of them, and it's in Skamania County. Nestor Peak Trail is a mid-length backcountry hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking and hiking trail good for the     average backcountry walker looking for a cool adventure. Nestor Peak Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,755 feet which is an average number. Different parts of Nestor Peak Trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the great outdoors hiking trail. A great deal of rain falls at Nestor Peak Trail; December is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is July. You'll have got to go far from Hood River to get to Nestor Peak Trail, but it is a fun location to hike. At parts of the year this neighborhood sees very little rain, so do check for current fire restrictions before you go if you plan to bring a stove or make a camp fire. This hiking and backpacking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency   supplies just in case something happens. As long as you like the outdoors you will like Washington. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is a two-ended wilderness hiking trail with two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. With its 4.2 miles of walking distance it's a mid length backcountry walk. This walk shouldn't take more than 3.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are so many backpacking and hiking trails in this neighborhood. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these summits. High temperatures at Nestor Peak Trail all through the summer are in the 70's, and the night is rather chillier of course, commonly in the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Nestor Peak Trail are in the 30's. Briefly about the general area: Just can't get enough of the Northern Cascade Range. Camping at Sunset RV Park is always a good experience; there are some wonderful whitewater spots on Little White Salmon River. Getting to Wilson Creek from Nestor Peak Trail is simple, and whitewater paddling is not for everyone but if it's for you then, we recommend White Salmon River. Nestor Peak Trail is not far at all from Hood River. Nestor Peak Trail is fine enough to spend more than a day at, Ice Cave Campground is a fine local campground, and why not take a little spree to Moss Creek since you're here. Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.8126, Longitude -121.6445 - - Directions and Road Map Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.8211, Longitude -121.6125 - - Directions and Road Map Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 2.1 miles Total climbing distance = 1.6 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 hours Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 2.1 miles Total climbing distance = .1 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace: 1.5 hours Fast Hiking Pace: .5 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 Total elevation difference: 1755 feet Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River 8 miles away The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. 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These outdoors activities are available near Nestor Peak Trail.   Trails Near Nestor Peak Trail: Little Baldy Trail, Skamania County County , 4 miles away, 3.5 hiking miles, 1003 feet elevation difference Oklahoma Trail, Skamania County County , 4 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 935 feet elevation difference Little Huckleberry Trail, Skamania County County , 5 miles away,  6.8 hiking miles, 3162 feet elevation difference Little White Salmon Trail, Klickitat County County , 5 miles away, 0.9 hiking miles, 1325 feet elevation difference Cougar Way, Skamania County County , 5 miles away,  8.2 hiking miles, 1608 feet elevation difference Lusk Creek Trail, Skamania County County , 6 miles away, 1.3 hiking miles, 780 feet elevation difference   Camp Grounds Near Nestor Peak Trail: Ice Cave Campground, Skamania County, 7 miles away Sunset RV Park, Hood River, 8 miles away Timberlake Campground, Home Valley, 10 miles away Elk Meadows RV Park, Trout Lake, 10 miles away Bridge RV Park, White Salmon, 11 miles away   Whitewater Near Nestor Peak Trail: Little White Salmon River, Skamania County County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Willard to Columbia River) White Salmon River, Klickitat County County , 8 miles away, Class III+(V) - 7 miles long (BZ Corner to Buck Creek) White Salmon River, Klickitat County County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Buck Creek to Columbia River) White Salmon River, Klickitat County County , 9 miles away, Class V - 4.9 miles long (Green Truss Bridge to BZ Corners) Hood River, Hood River County County , 9 miles away, Class III - 5 miles long (Tucker Bridge to Hood River Marina)   National Parks Near Nestor Peak Trail: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 51 miles away   Hotels Near Nestor Peak Trail: Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 8 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 10 miles away Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson , 18 miles away Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks , 20 miles away Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 20 miles away