Washington hiking trails - Ridge Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County       There are hiking trails all over Washington, and one of these is Ridge Trail in Skamania County. Alright, enough of spending all this time inside a building, time to get out, and Ridge Trail in Skamania County, Washington is a splendid location for getting out. With so many outdoors pastimes available in Washington you'll never get bored. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. It's a long trip from Hood River to Ridge Trail, but when you backcountry trek it you're always having a splendid time. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly     5.5 hours, but of course some people walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The total elevation difference for this backcountry hiking trail is 773 feet which is a lower than average number. This is a vicinity covered with lots of backpacking trails. Ridge Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. With its 6 miles of walking distance it's a mid length trek. This is not a very long hiking and backpacking trail but it's always delightful to bring some emergency supplies, you never know what could happen. There's not much difference in elevation along Ridge Trail, so you won’t have to worry about different climate zones along your trek. Throughout the summertime months, highs generally are in the 70's at Ridge Trail, and the night is a   tad chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Ridge Trail. The hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a tremendous way to explore these mountains. Lots of rainfall falls at Ridge Trail; the month with most of the rain is December, and the driest month of the year is July. Ridge Trail is a mid-length hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this backpacking trail wonderful for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Every Washington hiking trail has something unique to offer. When you're here in Washington backpacking along one of its hiking trails is a nice idea. Briefly about the general area: Looking for some flowing water? Try North Fork Curley Creek, and paddling on Lewis River - North Fork is so much fun. Whitewater paddling is great on Rush Creek; camping is available at Forlorn Lakes Campground. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy this spot. If you wish for a little side trip, try Pete Gulch. Take a little spree to Oldman Creek if you're here at Ridge Trail; a tremendous location to camp here at Ridge Trail is Curly Creek Campground. Whohoo, so much cool stuff in one place! The Northern Cascade Range is so good! Don’t forget to pop by McClellan Meadows since you're here at Ridge Trail; the friendly people of Hood River like to hang out nearby. Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.9952, Longitude -121.8919 - - Directions and Road Map Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.9698, Longitude -121.8471 - - Directions and Road Map Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 3 miles Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 3 hours Fast Hiking Pace: 2 hours Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 3 miles Total climbing distance = .3 miles Difficulty : Easy Casual Hiking Pace: 2 hours Fast Hiking Pace: 1 hours      Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1: Total hiking length = 6 miles Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 5.5 hours Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2: Total hiking length = 6 miles Total climbing distance = 2.5 miles Difficulty : Difficult Casual Hiking Pace: 5.5 hours Fast Hiking Pace: 3.5 hours Total elevation difference: 773 feet Skamania Lodge, Stevenson 14 miles away Skamania Lodge is located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge just 45 minutes from Portland International Airport. 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These outdoors activities are available near Ridge Trail.   Trails Near Ridge Trail: Falls Creek Trail, Skamania County County , 3 miles away, 9.1 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference Lava Butte Trail, Skamania County County , 3 miles away, 5 hiking miles, 1401 feet elevation difference Paradise Trail, Skamania County County , 7 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1390 feet elevation difference Huckleberry Trail, Skamania County County , 8 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2309 feet elevation difference   Camp Grounds Near Ridge Trail: Curly Creek Campground, Skamania County, 8 miles away Forlorn Lakes Campground, Skamania County, 8 miles away Lower Falls Campground, Skamania County, 8 miles away Cultus Creek Campground, Skamania County, 9 miles away Little Soda Springs Campground, Skamania County, 9 miles away   Whitewater Near Ridge Trail: Rush Creek, Skamania County County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) Wind River, Skamania County County , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 3.4 miles long (Falls Creek to Mineral Springs Road) Wind River, Skamania County County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Ranger Station Close to Stabler to High Bridge) Wind River, Skamania County County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 7.2 miles long (Mineral Springs to Stabler)   National Parks Near Ridge Trail: Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA , 37 miles away   Hotels Near Ridge Trail: Skamania Lodge, Stevenson , 14 miles away Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks , 15 miles away Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville , 18 miles away Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River , 26 miles away Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River , 29 miles away   Lakes Near Ridge Trail Chenamus Lake, Skamania County , 5 miles away