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| | Here in the brilliant state of Washington trekking is always an enjoyable thing to do. Backcountry trails for trekking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington; Sheep Lake Trail is one of them, and it's in Lewis County. As long as you like the outdoors you will like Washington. Every great outdoors trail in Washington has its own unique loveliness. The high level of rain makes Sheep Lake Trail a quite wet site; during the month of January you get the most snow around here, and July is the month with the least moisture. Finally, backcountry hiking time |
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is here again, and Sheep Lake Trail in Lewis County, Washington is an excellent selection. The length of this hiking trail is on the longer side having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a splendid backpacking trail for experienced walkers in great shape. This is
| | a long backpacking and hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry walk, 2 days normally, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. This is a one trailhead wilderness hiking trail, so you're looking at an in and out trek. This is one of many backpacking trails in the surrounding area. This wilderness hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 3,905 feet which is higher than average. Through the warm days of summer highs here at Sheep Lake Trail reach the 60's, and during | |
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summer nights temperatures are in the 40's. All through the winter the highs are frequently in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Sheep Lake Trail. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. Being 13.6 miles long; it's a long
backpacking trail. Sheep Lake Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backpacking trail could be very different from other parts of it. Far from modern life you stumble on Sheep Lake Trail, and you always have an excellent time when
you're backcountry hiking along it. These hiking trails here in the Northern Cascade Range are a very perfect way to see these mountaintops.
Briefly about the general area: There's whitewater on Chinook Creek for all you adrenaline people, and if you're looking for some
flowing water? Try Allred Creek. And if that's not enough there's heaps more fun stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. A visit to Fish Ladder Falls will fill your spirit with good feelings. You don't have to go far from Sheep Lake Trail to enjoy Grove of the Patriarchs,
and there are some pleasant whitewater spots on Summit Creek. Just can't get enough of the Northern Cascade Range. Getting to Olallie Creek from Sheep Lake Trail is easy, and Sheep Lake Trail is brilliant enough to spend more than a day at, Summit Creek Campground is a brilliant
local campground. Near Sheep Lake Trail you discover Carlton Pass which is a perfect location to go to, and a magnificent site to camp here at Sheep Lake Trail is Soda Springs Campground. You believe that's enough? Just getting warmed up. Don't leave Sheep Lake Trail without first paying a visit to Log Spring, and a fine location like Cedar Flats here at Sheep Lake Trail is too magnificent to miss.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 46.7517, Longitude -121.5571 - - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 13.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.8 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Total elevation difference: 3905 feet

Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
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32 miles away
On Snoqualmie Pass, The only hotel on the mountain, Outdoor Heated Swimming pool, Indoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Ski across the street - 4 mountains to ski from. Free Shuttle Service to all Base Areas at ...
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
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38 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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Current weather conditions at Sheep Lake Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County, Washington

Local climate location: RAINIER PARADISE R S 14 miles away

           
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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41 miles away
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
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41 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Sheep Lake Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Lewis County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sheep Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sheep Lake Trail:
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Boundary Trail, Lewis County
County
, 2 miles away, 15.8 hiking miles, 2508 feet elevation difference |
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Kincaid Trail, Lewis County
County
, 4 miles away, 15 hiking miles, 2899 feet elevation difference |
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Lake Trail, Lewis County
County
, 4 miles away, 10.8 hiking miles, 1640 feet elevation difference |
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Cortright Creek Trail, Lewis County
County
, 5 miles away, 12.6 hiking miles, 2935 feet elevation difference |
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Cowlitz Trail, Lewis County
County
, 6 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 2199 feet elevation difference |
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Dewey Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 7 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 1557 feet elevation difference |
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Clear Lost Trail, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, 10.6 hiking miles, 3909 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Sheep Lake Trail:
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Summit Creek, Lewis County
County
, 3 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Soda Springs to Highway 123) |
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Chinook Creek, Pierce County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats) |
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Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County
County
, 5 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) |
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Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County
County
, 6 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) |
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Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County
County
, 8 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) |
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| | Hotels Near Sheep Lake Trail:
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 32 miles away |
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 38 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 41 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 41 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 43 miles away |
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