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| | Spending too much time indoors got you down? No problem, Skyline Trail in Pierce County, Washington is just the location. Here in the nice state of Washington trekking is the nice thing to do. Because Skyline Trail is very far away from civilization, it sure is a a tremendous hiking trail. Being 6.2 miles long it's a mid length backcountry walk. Skyline Trail is a one trailhead wilderness trail, so in and out is the way to walk it normally. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Now this hiking and backpacking |
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trail is pretty long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Skyline Trail goes through some very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Skyline Trail gets a good deal of water; November is the wettest month with
| | most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. For the period of the long summer days highs here at Skyline Trail reach the 70's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. During the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 30's to Skyline Trail. You should count on this walk taking about 5.5 hours, but of course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. The delightful backcountry hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are the best way to enjoy these peaks. Washington | |
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has plenty of nice hiking trails, and among these are Skyline Trail in Pierce County. There are not too many trails in this vicinity. Washington has so much to offer the great outdoors lovers. There are numerous hiking trails in Washington, and each one is different from the others.
The total elevation difference for this wilderness trail is 1,839 feet which is about average. This backcountry hiking trail is a mid length backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes it a perfect trail for experienced backcountry trekkers in
brilliant shape.
Briefly about the general area:
Skyline Trail beyond doubt is in the middle of a charming outdoors paradise. A great place for whitewater paddling in the neighborhood of Skyline Trail is Butter Creek, and why not a little side tour to Pebble Creek. Skyline
Trail is tremendous enough to spend more than a day at, Longmire Campground is a tremendous local campground; a short journey to Sunbeam Falls is always worthwhile.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Cascade Range. If you haven’t been to Mount Rainier National
Park, you ought to schedule some time for it if you're here; hey, Edith Creek is a good local stream. If you came to camp Cougar Rock Campground is a great site to do that, and Nisqually Cirque is a pretty spot any time of year. In the event that you don’t have a problem getting
wet, you can always go whitewater paddling on Skate Creek, and Sluiskin Falls is always fun to check out.
But wait, there's more exciting stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Paradise Valley is a good place to check out near Skyline Trail; a pleasant tour to Paradise Park is a delightful way to spend an afternoon.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 46.7872, Longitude -121.734
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 6.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 1839 feet
Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
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25 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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28 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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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 Skyline Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Skyline Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Skyline Trail. |
| | Trails Near Skyline Trail:
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Moraine Trail, Pierce County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.4 hiking miles, 452 feet elevation difference |
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Northern Loop Trail, Pierce County
County
, 7 miles away, 32.2 hiking miles, 4766 feet elevation difference |
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Tatoosh Trail, Lewis County
County
, 7 miles away, 16.4 hiking miles, 5829 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Skyline Trail:
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Butter Creek, Lewis County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III - 2.5 miles long (along FR 5270) |
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Skate Creek, Lewis County
County
, 6 miles away, Class III+ - 3.1 miles long (Johnson Creek to Craig Road) |
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Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County
County
, 9 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) |
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Cowlitz River, Lewis County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) |
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Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Skyline Trail:
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 25 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 28 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 35 miles away |
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
, 35 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites SUMNER, Sumner
, 42 miles away |
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35 miles away
