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| | Going for a backcountry walk here in Washington never gets boring. Washington is a great outdoors state. Shellrock Lake Trail is situated a relatively lengthy trip from Ellensburg, but backcountry hiking is such an enjoyable thing to do, and this is a brilliant place to do that. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. There is only one trailhead, so you'll be hiking it in and back out. This is a region covered with lots of trails. Different parts of Shellrock Lake Trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need |
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to dress differently at different elevations. There are numerous hiking and backpacking trails in Washington, and each one is pretty in its own way. This is a backpacking and hiking trail that is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. All the water falling down from
| | the sky makes Shellrock Lake Trail a wet spot; through January this vicinity sees the most snow while July is frequently the driest month. The striking wilderness trails of the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these highlands. Shellrock Lake Trail has a total elevation difference of 2,067 feet which is an average number. Washington has plenty of perfect hiking and backpacking trails, and among these are Shellrock Lake Trail in Yakima County. Shellrock Lake Trail is a very long wilderness trail with an average amount of climbing distance which | |
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makes this trail great for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Can’t wait to get out in nature, Shellrock Lake Trail in Yakima County, Washington is just the place. This backcountry trek should take you about 2 days, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed.
High temperatures at Shellrock Lake Trail through the summer months are in the 60's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 40's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Shellrock Lake Trail descend into the 10's.
Shellrock Lake Trail is 13.8 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry walk.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Shellrock Lake Trail it's a tremendous idea to explore Blankenship Meadows, and Mosquito Valley is another pleasant place to explore
nearby. You should without doubt dedicate some time to Indian Creek Meadows if you're here at Shellrock Lake Trail; hey, North Fork Clear Creek is a great local stream. Now, you may believe that's loads but there's even more amusing stuff to do here in the Northern Cascade
Range. Get your heart pumping on the great whitewater of Tieton River - South Fork, and why not a little side visit to South Fork Clear Creek. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things near Shellrock Lake Trail. Put some time aside to spend at Indian Spring if you're here
at Shellrock Lake Trail, and camping is available at White Pass Campground. Whohoo, so much entertaining stuff in one place! The Northern Cascade Range rocks! Hidden Spring is a splendid local attraction, and you can run the rapids of American River. Cortright Point is not far from Shellrock Lake Trail at all, and why not camp at Knuppenburg Lake Campground if you're here at Shellrock Lake Trail.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 46.6498, Longitude -121.2775 - - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 13.8 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Total elevation difference: 2067 feet

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34 miles away
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36 miles away
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| These outdoors activities are available near Shellrock Lake Trail. |
| | Trails Near Shellrock Lake Trail:
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Big Peak Trail, Yakima County
County
, 1 miles away, 11 hiking miles, 2631 feet elevation difference |
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McAllister Trail, Yakima County
County
, 1 miles away, 4.2 hiking miles, 686 feet elevation difference |
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Sand Ridge Trail, Yakima County
County
, 1 miles away, 10 hiking miles, 2174 feet elevation difference |
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Hogback Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 7.7 hiking miles, 2654 feet elevation difference |
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Cramer Lake Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 869 feet elevation difference |
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Blankenship Meadows Trail, Yakima County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 1367 feet elevation difference |
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Indian Creek Trail, Lewis County
County
, 4 miles away, 6.8 hiking miles, 1528 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Shellrock Lake Trail:
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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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American River, -blank- County
County
, 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 14 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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Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Shellrock Lake Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 34 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 36 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 36 miles away |
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 47 miles away |
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