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at about 3400 feet and goes to about 4600 feet. The last mile is like a standard up and down hike until the Shellrock Lake Trail junction, trail 1142 to the left, after that we don't know. Overall, for about the first 2 miles there is a 1200 foot gain in elevation, and then it
| evens out for a while. However, we had to turn around when we thought we were almost to the Shellrock Lake Trail junction due to a couple feet of snow pack and melt off. Says Stephanie
Backpacking in Washington never gets boring. A long drive separates Ellensburg from Sand Ridge Trail, but it is an excellent hideaway from the settlement. Hey, time for a backcountry walk don’t you think? Sand Ridge Trail in Yakima County, Washington is just the place. Different parts of Sand Ridge Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may | |
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need to dress differently at different elevations. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 3 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. This is one of many trails in the surrounding area. Much rainfall falls at Sand Ridge Trail; January is
the month that gets the most snow, and the driest month of the year is July. These backcountry trails here in the Northern Cascade Range are a brilliant way to explore these mountaintops. Sand Ridge Trail is 20 miles long; it's longer than many wilderness trails. Each one of the
many backcountry trails of Washington has its own unique prettiness. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. If you are in Washington during backpacking season you have to go backpacking. Sand Ridge Trail is a backcountry trail of glorious
length having an average number of uphill miles which makes it an excellent trail for experienced trekkers in good shape. Sand Ridge Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Backcountry hiking trails for backpacking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington,
and Sand Ridge Trail is one of them, and it's in Yakima County. This is a two-ended great outdoors trail with two trailheads, so if you can get a ride from someone, you can backcountry trek it just one way. At Sand Ridge Trail throughout the warm months highs are in the 60's. During
the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 40's. During the winter highs are in the 30's; nighttime lows at Sand Ridge Trail all through the wintertime frequently drop into the 10's. Sand Ridge Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,174 feet which is about average.
Briefly
about the general area:
North Fork Clear Creek is a splendid local stream; you can run the rapids of American River. You clearly have to fancy the Northern Cascade Range. A pleasant spree to Indian Creek Meadows is a glorious way to spend an afternoon, and Cortright Point is
very near and is a delightful location to explore. These mountains rock, just check out all the exciting things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. There's a forest here at Sand Ridge Trail called Gifford Pinchot National Forest; Hidden Spring is always fun to check out.
Take
a side trip to South Fork Clear Creek, and a fine site to have a look at nearby is Mosquito Valley. White Pass Campground is a glorious campground nearby; Tieton River - South Fork is a delightful whitewater spot nearby. Blankenship Meadows is a magnificent site to stretch your
legs a bit.
Having a delightful time at Sand Ridge Trail is painless. Stay the night at Bumping Lake - Wenatchee National Forest, and do put some time aside to spend at Indian Spring since you're here at Sand Ridge Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.6523, Longitude -121.2771
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.7608, Longitude -121.3499
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.2 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 20 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 20 miles
Total climbing distance = 8.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 days
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Total elevation difference: 2174 feet
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sand Ridge Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sand Ridge Trail:
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McAllister Trail, Yakima County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 686 feet elevation difference |
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Shellrock Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 1 miles away, 13.8 hiking miles, 2067 feet elevation difference |
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Blankenship Meadows Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1367 feet elevation difference |
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Big Peak Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 2631 feet elevation difference |
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Indian Creek Trail, Lewis County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1528 feet elevation difference |
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Pear Butte Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 13.2 hiking miles, 2981 feet elevation difference |
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Hogback Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 2654 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Sand Ridge Trail:
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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Tieton River - South Fork, Yakima County
County
, 11 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 5.7 miles long (Grey Creek Campground to Rimrock Lake) |
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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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Summit Creek, Lewis County
County
, 14 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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| | Hotels Near Sand Ridge Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 33 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 34 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 35 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 35 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 49 miles away |
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35 miles away
