Washington hiking trails - Rattlesnake Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County       Backcountry trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington; one of these is Rattlesnake Trail in Yakima County. Backcountry trekking here in Washington is a fine way to spend some time. Every Washington hiking and backpacking trail is worth trekking. Rattlesnake Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,679 feet which is a higher than average number. Different parts of this backpacking trail are at very different elevations which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the backpacking trail.     This is just one of a large number of wilderness hiking trails in this area. Throughout the days of summer at Rattlesnake Trail highs are usually in the 60's. Summer night lows drop down to the 40's. Through the wintertime this site gets highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Rattlesnake Trail. Rattlesnake Trail is 27 miles long; it's a long backpacking trail. Trekking in Washington is such a wonderful thing to do. The length of Rattlesnake Trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough wilderness hiking trail for advanced walkers looking for a magnificent challenge. This is a two-ended hiking trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can trek it just one way. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 4 days normally,   so it's a wonderful thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. A lengthy drive separates Ellensburg from Rattlesnake Trail, but it is one of many fine wilderness trails in this neighborhood. Now this backpacking trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Rattlesnake Trail sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily January, that's the one that snows the most, and July on the other hand is the driest. Ok, you've been cooped up too long, time to get out in nature a bit, and Rattlesnake Trail in Yakima County, Washington is nature at its best. The great outdoors hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a really tremendous way to spend quality time in nature. Briefly about the general area: So much fun stuff in the Northern Cascade Range, just striking. Get drenched paddling on Tieton River - South Fork, and you are close to Silver Salmon Cove while you're here. Be careful coming to Rattlesnake Trail, you might not ever wanna return back home again. Indian Spring is a scenic place to pop by while you're at Rattlesnake Trail, and Rattlesnake Meadows is a splendid spot to check out. A delightful spot in close proximity to Rattlesnake Trail is Mosquito Valley; a short spree to Clover Spring is always worthwhile. Strawberry Meadows is a good location, and why not a little side trip to Little Wildcat Creek. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Northern Cascade Range. Get yourself into a kayak and hit Bumping River, and why not camp at Twelve West Resort if you're here at Rattlesnake Trail. Camping is available at Rimrock Public Campground and Boat Landing, and do take a look at McNeil Creek since you're here at Rattlesnake Trail. Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.6899, Longitude -121.3008 - - Directions and Road Map Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.7857, Longitude -121.1651 - - Directions and Road Map Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 13.5 miles Total climbing distance = 5.1 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 2 days Fast Hiking Pace: 6.5 hours Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 13.5 miles Total climbing distance = 6.7 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 2 days Fast Hiking Pace: 7 hours      Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 27 miles Total climbing distance = 11.8 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 4 days Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 days Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 27 miles Total climbing distance = 11.8 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 4 days Fast Hiking Pace: 2.5 days Total elevation difference: 2679 feet Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum 28 miles away Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien...    Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum 29 miles away The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. 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These outdoors activities are available near Rattlesnake Trail.   Trails Near Rattlesnake Trail: Little Wildcat Trail, Yakima County County , 2 miles away,  13.6 hiking miles, 1780 feet elevation difference Ironstone Mountain Trail, Yakima County County , 3 miles away,  7.6 hiking miles, 2130 feet elevation difference Bismarck Trail, Yakima County County , 5 miles away,  14.2 hiking miles, 4496 feet elevation difference Pear Butte Trail, Yakima County County , 5 miles away,  13.2 hiking miles, 2981 feet elevation difference McAllister Trail, Yakima County County , 5 miles away,  4.2 hiking miles, 686 feet elevation difference Richmond Mine Trail, Yakima County County , 6 miles away,  10 hiking miles, 3203 feet elevation difference Sand Ridge Trail, Yakima County County , 6 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 2174 feet elevation difference   Camp Grounds Near Rattlesnake Trail: Rimrock Public Campground and Boat Landing, Yakima County, 5 miles away Twelve West Resort, Naches, 6 miles away Bumping Lake - Wenatchee National Forest, Chelan, 7 miles away Boat Landing Campground, Yakima County, 7 miles away Grey Creek Campground, Yakima County, 7 miles away   Whitewater Near Rattlesnake Trail: Tieton River - South Fork, Yakima County County , 8 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 5.7 miles long (Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake) Bumping River, Yakima County County , 9 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) American River, Yakima County County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) American River, -blank- County County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) American River, Yakima County County , 14 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat)   National Parks Near Rattlesnake Trail: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 51 miles away   Hotels Near Rattlesnake Trail: Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum , 28 miles away Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum , 29 miles away Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum , 30 miles away Comfort Suites Yakima, Yakima , 47 miles away Best Western Lincoln Inn & Suites, Ellensburg , 49 miles away