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| | Every Washington great outdoors trail is delightful in its own way. Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Paul Peak Trail in Pierce County, Washington is a really great site to spend some time. A visit to Washington is not complete without some backpacking. Paul Peak Trail has a total elevation difference of 1,081 feet, and that is about average. The number of hiking and backpacking trails in this vicinity is not very high. Being 3 miles long it's a shorter type trek. Here in Washington backcountry backpacking is an outstanding way |
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to spend some time. The backcountry trail stays roughly within the same elevation zone the whole time, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. This is a one trailhead wilderness hiking trail, so in and out is the way to backcountry hike it normally.
| | You'll need to go far from Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue to get to Paul Peak Trail, but you always have an excellent time when you're backcountry backpacking along it. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Trails like this one here in the Northern Cascade Range are a really perfect way to spend quality time in the fresh air. This hiking and backpacking trail is a very short hiking and backpacking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking and backpacking trail splendid for the average backcountry trekker looking | |
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for an enjoyable adventure. Summertime highs at Paul Peak Trail ordinarily tend to be in the 70's while night lows are generally in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Paul Peak Trail plunge into
the 30's. Paul Peak Trail gets much water; through the month of November you get the most rain around here; the driest month is July. Backcountry hiking trails are delightful and plentiful in Washington; one of them being Paul Peak Trail in Pierce County. You should count on this
walk taking about 2.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Paul Peak Trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came for an overnight
stay Ipsut Creek Campground is a great place to camp, and do pop by Hayden Creek while you're here at Paul Peak Trail.
Don't forget to take a perfect little journey to North Mowich River; Mounthaven Resort is a great campground nearby. But wait, there's more exciting things
to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Do set aside some time for Mountain Meadows while you're here at Paul Peak Trail, and if you're looking for a perfect spree, Mount Rainier National Park is pretty near.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 46.9351, Longitude -121.9066
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 3 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1081 feet
Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
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13 miles away
Kings Valu Inn *Free Wireless Internet - Outdoor Seasonal Pool - In-Room Coffee - Quality Rooms* Kings Valu Inn is the complete home away from home for your traveling convenience. Stay for a day, a we...
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
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14 miles away
Mt. Rainier National Park, Puyallup Fairground, Crystal Mountain, White River Amphitheater and King County Fairground are all nearby. All rooms have microwaves, refrigerators, iron and ironing board. ...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, Washington
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Paul Peak Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Paul Peak Trail. |
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 13 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 14 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner
, 28 miles away |
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Days Inn Seattle Auburn, Auburn
, 28 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 29 miles away |
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28 miles away
