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| | Put on your backcountry backpacking shoes, and hit the hiking trail, Pyramid Peak Trail in Kittitas County, Washington is a good selection. In Washington you never run out of outdoors fun. Every single Washington great outdoors trail has its own unique attractiveness. There are great outdoors trails all over Washington, and one of these is Pyramid Peak Trail in Kittitas County. Keep in mind that this is a long backpacking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Pyramid Peak Trail typically gets much rain; January is the month that gets the most |
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rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 2 days normally, so it's a wonderful thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Pyramid Peak Trail is a hiking trail relatively far from Ellensburg, but backcountry backpacking along
| | this hiking trail is very enjoyable. With its 14 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer trek. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This is one of many trails in the surrounding region. For the period of the days of summer highs here at Pyramid Peak Trail reach the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows at Pyramid Peak Trail during the winter typically descend into the 20's. This backcountry hiking trail goes through some very | |
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different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Going for a backcountry trek here in Washington is so much fun. Great outdoors hiking trails like this one here in the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these mountaintops.
The length of this great outdoors trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a glorious trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in wonderful shape. Pyramid Peak Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,610 feet which is a higher than
average number. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end which means you have the option of backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general area:
If you want a splendid time in the great outdoors just
come on up to the Northern Cascade Range. This spot rocks, just look at all the exciting things to do in the vicinity of Pyramid Peak Trail. A great spot for whitewater paddling next to Pyramid Peak Trail is American River, and don’t forget to take a look at Timothy Meadow since
you're here at Pyramid Peak Trail.
Camping is available at Pleasant Valley Campground; why not have a look at close by County Creek while you're here at Pyramid Peak Trail. If you're here at Pyramid Peak Trail, you could go to Blowout Creek; a great place like Government Meadow
here at Pyramid Peak Trail is too great to miss. Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is bountiful here in the Northern Cascade Range. If you came for an overnight stay Hells Crossing Campground is a pleasant site to camp, and nearby you'll come across a wooded area called Naches Ranger District.
You can run the rapids of American River in the neighborhood of Pyramid Peak Trail, and a great place is Green Pass.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0893, Longitude -121.2812
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.1167, Longitude -121.405
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2610 feet
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
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16 miles away
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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24 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Ellensburg, Washington
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pyramid Peak Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pyramid Peak Trail. |
| | Trails Near Pyramid Peak Trail:
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Bear Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1374 feet elevation difference |
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Maggie Creek Trail, Pierce County
County
, 4 miles away, 12.4 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference |
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Middle Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3118 feet elevation difference |
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Cougar Valley Trail, Yakima County
County
, 5 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 587 feet elevation difference |
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Snowshoe Butte Trail, King County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 1588 feet elevation difference |
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Log Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.1 hiking miles, 565 feet elevation difference |
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South Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 2365 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pyramid Peak Trail:
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 13 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground) |
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Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas County
County
, 14 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir) |
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| | Hotels Near Pyramid Peak Trail:
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 16 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 24 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 28 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 29 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 39 miles away |
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28 miles away
