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| | Washington is a great spot for outdoors folks. Each one of the many trails of Washington is worth trekking. When was the last time you got out in nature a bit? if you happen to be in King County of Washington, Rock Creek Trail is a perfect local great outdoors hiking trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. Rock Creek Trail gets lots of water; December is the month that gets the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Because Rock Creek Trail is very secluded from society, it is a perfect great outdoors hiking trail. |
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This backcountry walk shouldn't take more than 7.5 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. There are so many hiking trails in this region. The length of Rock Creek Trail is about average having an average number of uphill
| | miles which makes it a great hiking trail for experienced trekkers in great shape. If you happen to be in Washington, why not go trekking, it is a brilliant way to spend some time. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. Now this wilderness hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. This hiking trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Rock Creek Trail is a two ended hiking and backpacking trail with two | |
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trailheads, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. These trails here in the Northern Cascade Range are a very great way to see these mountains. Backpacking trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington, and Rock Creek Trail
is one of them, and it's in King County. For the period of the months of summer here at Rock Creek Trail, high temperatures usually get into the 70's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are mostly in the 40's with temperatures
at Rock Creek Trail dipping down into the 30's all through winter nights. Rock Creek Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,923 feet which is higher than average. Being 8.8 miles long it's an average length hiking trail.
Briefly about the general area:
If you came
for an overnight stay Dry Creek Campground is a splendid site to camp. You just can't envision the amount of outdoors entertaining things the Northern Cascade Range has to offer. If you come at the right time of year, White River offers some magnificent whitewater, and swing by
McCain Creek it's a great place to explore.
Why not camp at The Dalles Campground since you're here at Rock Creek Trail, and glide down the rapids of Greenwater River in a kayak. Rock Creek is a wonderful local stream, and while you're here, you might as well explore Green Canyon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.204, Longitude -121.5341
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.1586, Longitude -121.5282
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.9 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = .6 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 8.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2923 feet
Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
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26 miles away
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
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28 miles away
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User input for Rock Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, King 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 Rock Creek Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Rock Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, King County, Washington
Local climate location: PALMER 1 miles away
     
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
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30 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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35 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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Rock Creek Trail, Northern Cascade Range, King County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Rock Creek Trail. |
| | Trails Near Rock Creek Trail:
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Lester Trail, King County
County
, 2 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 3791 feet elevation difference |
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Divide Trail, King County
County
, 3 miles away, 9.7 hiking miles, 3406 feet elevation difference |
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Kelly Butte Trail, King County
County
, 3 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 4421 feet elevation difference |
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Sawmill Ridge Trail, King County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.9 hiking miles, 4040 feet elevation difference |
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Twentyeight Mile Creek Trail, Pierce County
County
, 6 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3558 feet elevation difference |
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Naches Pass-Greenwater Trail, King County
County
, 7 miles away, 3.7 hiking miles, 2261 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Lake Trail, Pierce County
County
, 7 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 2942 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Rock Creek Trail:
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Greenwater River, Pierce/King County
County
, 4 miles away, Class II(IV) - 7.2 miles long (FR 7030 Bridge to Highway 410) |
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 7 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White) |
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 12 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (West Fork to Bridge Camp) |
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Snoqualmie River - South Fork, King County
County
, 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (I-90 Exit 52 to Denny Creek Campground) |
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Pratt River, King County
County
, 15 miles away, Class IV - 6 miles long (Kaleetan Creek to Middle Fork Snoqualmie) |
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| | Hotels Near Rock Creek Trail:
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 26 miles away |
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
, 28 miles away |
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 30 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 35 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 37 miles away |
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