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| | No chance of getting bored in Washington if you like the great outdoors. Here in the splendid state of Washington backcountry hiking is so much fun. Can’t wait to get out in the wilderness, Nile Ridge Trail in Yakima County, Washington is the wilderness at its best. Each one of the many great outdoors hiking trails of Washington has something unique to offer. Now this backpacking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. These hiking trails here in the Northern Cascade Range are a very good way to see these hills. Throughout the |
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warmest time of the year, highs frequently are in the 70's at Nile Ridge Trail with night lows in the 40's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Nile Ridge Trail are in the 20's. With its 11.2 miles of walking distance; it's a
| | long wilderness trail. Nile Ridge Trail gets a large amount of water; the wettest month of the year is frequently January, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is July. A long trip divides Ellensburg from Nile Ridge Trail, but there's delightful natural loveliness awaiting you here along it. This is a two-ended great outdoors hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry walk it just one way. This hiking trail is many miles long with an average amount of climbing distance which makes | |
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it a fine hiking trail for experienced walkers in tremendous shape. Backpacking trails for backcountry hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington; one of those is Nile Ridge Trail in Yakima County. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Of course,
this is an overnight trek, 1.5 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This is a region covered with lots of hiking trails. Nile Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 3,162 feet which is a higher than average number. Nile Ridge Trail
goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations.
Briefly about the general area:
Take a side tour to Sunrise Creek, and Soda Springs is a gorgeous site to visit while you're at Nile Ridge Trail.
There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Northern Cascade Range. Camping at Nile Ridge Trail is glorious fun, Soda Springs Campground is a glorious local campground, and if you don’t have a problem getting wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on American River.
Don't try to stop me, cause I'm havin' a magnificent time here at Nile Ridge Trail. Bumping River is a glorious whitewater spot near Nile Ridge Trail. If you came for an overnight stay Cougar Flat Campground is a great place to camp, and hey, Scab Creek is a magnificent local stream.
This river is so perfect. Pleasant Valley is a perfect spot to pop by nearby; a short spree to Clover Spring is always worthwhile.
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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
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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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User input for Nile Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington:
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
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Cle Elum Travelers Inn, Cle Elum
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26 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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| | Hotels Near Nile Ridge Trail:
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Crystal Mountain Hotels, Enumclaw
, 16 miles away |
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Game Ridge Motel, Naches
, 20 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 22 miles away |
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Roslyn Inns, Roslyn
, 23 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 25 miles away |
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