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| | If you happen to be in Washington, why not go backpacking, it is a brilliant way to spend some time. Put on your backpacking shoes, and hit the backcountry hiking trail, Salter Trail in Columbia County, Washington is a really great place to spend some time. Relatively far from Pullman you discover Salter Trail, but it is a tremendous getaway from the urban center. Washington has so much to offer the fresh air lovers. This region does get very dry sometimes, so don’t forget to check for any current fire restrictions before you go. Around Salter Trail |
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you don’t get a lot of rainfall; December is when you get the most snow here; July is the month with the least moisture. This hike should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This is a two-ended wilderness trail with two trailheads, so
| | trekking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Keep in mind that this is a long hiking and backpacking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Salter Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This is one of many hiking trails in the surrounding vicinity. This wilderness trail has a total elevation difference of 3,163 feet which is higher than average. Salter Trail is a backpacking trail of great length having an average number of uphill miles | |
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which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a fine challenge. Salter Trail is 14 miles long; it's longer than many hiking trails. Hiking here in the Blue Mountains is a fine way to explore these hills. And keep in mind that there could
be temporary safety restrictions in place. There are hiking trails all over Washington, and Salter Trail is one of them, and it's in Columbia County. All through the summertime here at Salter Trail, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The
winter comes with highs in the 30's while the cold winter nights at Salter Trail are in the 20's. Every hiking trail in Washington has something unique to offer.
Briefly about the general area:
Salter Trail is a glorious place to visit for more than one day, Panjab Campground
is a glorious place to camp nearby; the scenery at Curl Lake Dam is lovely. If you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Blue Mountains. Tucannon Campground is a pleasant campground nearby, and why not take a little tour to Panjab Creek if you're here.
And if you're
still looking for more outdoors cool things just keep reading. Everybody loves The Wheatfield, and a spree to Salter Trail wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Mill Canyon Spring. Near Salter Trail you locate perfect sites like Grub Canyon, and if you're looking for some
flowing water? Try Little Tucannon River. This spot, the Blue Mountains, has so much outdoors entertaining stuff. Get your heart pumping on the pleasant whitewater of Grande Ronde River.
Sunflower Flat is a perfect spot here at Salter Trail; a short spree to Cascara Spring is always worthwhile.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.2419, Longitude -117.6904
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.2063, Longitude -117.7061
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3163 feet
Best Western Wheatland Inn, Colfax
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38 miles away
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User input for Salter Trail, Blue Mountains, Columbia County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Pullman, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pullman, Washington, the metro area neareast to Salter Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Salter Trail, Blue Mountains, Columbia County, Washington
Local climate location: LA CROSSE 16 miles away
       
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Quality Inn Paradise Creek, Pullman
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43 miles away
The Quality Inn Paradise Creek is located next to the beautiful Bill Chipman Palouse Trail, where visitors can enjoy biking, hiking and walking. This Pullman hotel is minutes from Washington State Uni...
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Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla
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44 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Salter Trail. |
| | Trails Near Salter Trail:
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Rattlesnake Trail, Columbia County
County
, 2 miles away, 9 hiking miles, 2988 feet elevation difference |
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Panjab Trail, Columbia County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 2647 feet elevation difference |
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Turkey Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 4 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 2735 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Misery Trail, Columbia County
County
, 6 miles away, 22.8 hiking miles, 969 feet elevation difference |
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Meadow Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 6 miles away, 4 hiking miles, 1798 feet elevation difference |
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Tucannon River Trail, Garfield County
County
, 7 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 702 feet elevation difference |
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East Butte Creek Trail, Columbia County
County
, 7 miles away, 27.4 hiking miles, 3023 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Salter Trail:
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Grande Ronde River, Wallowa County
County
, 22 miles away, Class II-III - 46 miles long (Wallowa River to Grande Ronde River) |
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Grande Ronde River, Asotin County
County
, 25 miles away, Class II-III - 19.5 miles long (Troy to Boggan's Oasis) |
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Grande Ronde River, Union County
County
, 31 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Elgin to Palmer Junction) |
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| | Hotels Near Salter Trail:
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Best Western Wheatland Inn, Colfax
, 38 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Pullman, Wa, Pullman
, 42 miles away |
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Quality Inn Paradise Creek, Pullman
, 43 miles away |
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Walla Walla Super 8 Motel, Walla Walla
, 44 miles away |
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Best Western Rivertree Inn, Clarkston
, 44 miles away |
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