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| | Hey, time for a trek don’t you think? Nile Ridge Trail in Yakima County, Washington is just what you need. Hiking trails are good and plentiful in Washington, and among these are Nile Ridge Trail in Yakima County. If you happen to be in Washington, why not go backcountry trekking, it is a nice way to spend some time. Nile Ridge Trail is a two ended backpacking trail with two trailheads, so trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is just one of a large number of backpacking and hiking trails in this vicinity. Don’t forget |
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to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The high level of rain makes Nile Ridge Trail a rather wet place; the month with most of the rain is January while July is mostly the driest month. With its 11.2 miles of walking distance; it's a long hiking trail.
| | Some parts of this hiking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking trail. The length of Nile Ridge Trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an excellent backpacking and hiking trail for experienced walkers in brilliant shape. Every hiking trail in Washington is worth backcountry trekking. Nile Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,162 feet which is a higher than average number. | |
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Through the summertime, highs regularly are in the 70's at Nile Ridge Trail, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. Through the wintertime highs are typically in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Nile Ridge Trail. Nile Ridge Trail is
quite long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Nile Ridge Trail is not very near Ellensburg at all, but if you're looking for a perfect place to go backcountry backpacking, this is a perfect pick. The wonderful wilderness trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a very
delightful way to see these peaks. Washington is a glorious outdoors state. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 1.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
And if that's not sufficient, there's
heaps more to do next to Nile Ridge Trail. A brilliant spot to camp here at Nile Ridge Trail is Soda Springs Campground. If you want a little side journey, try Pleasant Valley; a short tour to Soda Springs is always worthwhile.
A spree to Nile Ridge Trail wouldn't be complete
without taking a look at Clover Spring; get wet paddling on American River. Nile Ridge Trail is great enough to spend more than a day at, Cougar Flat Campground is a great local campground, and some nearby water includes Sunrise Creek. So much fun stuff in the Northern Cascade
Range, just astonishing. Scab Creek is in close proximity to Nile Ridge Trail and is always a delight to visit; whitewater paddling is good on Bumping River.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.8793, Longitude -121.2785
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.8716, Longitude -121.1995
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3162 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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22 miles away
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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25 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Ellensburg, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ellensburg, Washington, the metro area neareast to Nile Ridge Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Nile Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington
Local climate location: GREENWATER 13 miles away
       
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
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25 miles away
The contemporary Best Western Snowcap Lodge is centrally located on the eastern slopes of the cascade mountains. We are easily accessible from Interstate 90, just a short 90 minute drive from Seattle....
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Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg
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48 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Nile Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Nile Ridge Trail:
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Richmond Mine Trail, Yakima County
County
, 1 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 3203 feet elevation difference |
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Goat Creek Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 3879 feet elevation difference |
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Fifes Ridge Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 4581 feet elevation difference |
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Goose Prairie Trail, Yakima County
County
, 5 miles away, 9.6 hiking miles, 3246 feet elevation difference |
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Bismarck Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 14.2 hiking miles, 4496 feet elevation difference |
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Rattlesnake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 7 miles away, 13.5 hiking miles, 2679 feet elevation difference |
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American Ridge Trail, Yakima County
County
, 7 miles away, 31 hiking miles, 4759 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Nile Ridge Trail:
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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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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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 22 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 25 miles away |
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Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg
, 48 miles away |
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Nites Inn Motel, Ellensburg
, 48 miles away |
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