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| | Osborne Mtn. Trail is written up as being in Lewis County but is also listed under Pierce County so there is a discrepancy there. Says Todd Williams
Each one of the many backcountry hiking trails of Washington has its own character. There are many delightful backcountry hiking trails in Washington, and Osborne Mountain Trail in Lewis County is one of them. While visiting this area in Washington it's a perfect idea to go hiking too. Osborne Mountain Trail is a hiking trail rather far from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, but backcountry backpacking it |
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is tremendous pleasure any time. The delightful hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a really tremendous way to spend quality time in the great outdoors. This is one of many backcountry hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. When was the last time you got out in
| | the fresh air a bit? Osborne Mountain Trail in Lewis County, Washington is a perfect choice. The high level of precipitation makes Osborne Mountain Trail a rather wet site; November is the month that gets the most rain; July meanwhile is the driest month. Some parts of this great outdoors trail are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors trail, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. When you're here in Washington trekking along one of its backcountry | |
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hiking trails is a magnificent way to spend some time. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backcountry trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. The total elevation difference for Osborne Mountain Trail is 3,193 feet which is higher
than average. With its 11 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer walk. Throughout the days of summer at Osborne Mountain Trail temperatures are generally in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in
the 40's while Osborne Mountain Trail nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 30's. Keep in mind that this is a long trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The length of this hiking trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance
which makes this a very tough backcountry hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for a wonderful challenge. Now, this is roughly a 1.5-day walk, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
Briefly about the general area:
Getting to Tenas Creek from Osborne
Mountain Trail is easy, and get your heart pumping on the delightful whitewater of Mineral Creek - North Fork. Man, is there lots of cool things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. A magnificent place to camp here at Osborne Mountain Trail is High Rock Campground, and since you're
here at Osborne Mountain Trail it's a splendid idea to stop at Beljica Meadows. There's whitewater on Silver Creek for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and if you're looking for some flowing water? Try Goat Creek.
Why not camp at Silver Creek Campground while you're here at
Osborne Mountain Trail, and you might also want to pay a visit to Towhead Gap since you're here at Osborne Mountain Trail. This is no spot for people who don’t like to enjoy themselves. Looking for a great tour? Mount Rainier National Park is quite in the neighborhood of Osborne Mountain Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.7357, Longitude -121.97
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.7066, Longitude -121.9202
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.8 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.8 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 11 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 11 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3193 feet
The Governor Hotel, Olympia
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16 miles away
Situated in the heart of beautiful downtown Olympia, The Governor Hotel overlooks both Capitol Lake and Sylvester Park....
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Mt. View Inn, Buckley
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22 miles away
Located 6 miles from White River Amphitheater and with easy access to Mt. Rainier National Park, the AAA-approved 2 diamond Mt. View Inn Buckley, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located on State Highw...
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User input for Osborne Mountain Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis 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 Osborne Mountain Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Osborne Mountain Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Osborne Mountain Trail. |
| | Trails Near Osborne Mountain Trail:
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Big Creek Trail, Lewis County
County
, 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1356 feet elevation difference |
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Silver Creek Trail, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, 4.7 hiking miles, 718 feet elevation difference |
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Paul Peak Trail, Pierce County
County
, 11 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1081 feet elevation difference |
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Purcell Mountain Trail, Lewis County
County
, 11 miles away, 8.5 hiking miles, 5050 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Osborne Mountain Trail:
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Silver Creek, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, Class V - 4.5 miles long (Lynx Creek to Mary Kiona Park) |
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Mineral Creek - North Fork, Lewis County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV(V) - 6 miles long (Gale to Mineral Creek) |
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Cispus River, Lewis County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 20.2 miles long (Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir) |
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Skate Creek, Lewis County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) |
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Mineral Creek, Lewis County
County
, 15 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (North Fork to Alder Lake) |
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| | Hotels Near Osborne Mountain Trail:
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The Governor Hotel, Olympia
, 16 miles away |
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Mt. View Inn, Buckley
, 22 miles away |
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Kings Value Inn - Enumclaw, Wa, Enumclaw
, 23 miles away |
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Best Western Park Plaza, Puyallup
, 32 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Puyallup (Tacoma Area), Wa, Puyallup
, 32 miles away |
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23 miles away
