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| | There are so many brilliant hiking trails for backcountry backpacking in Washington; one of them being Smith Creek Butte Trail in Skamania County. Each hiking trail in Washington has something unique to offer. This part of Washington has a great deal of available outdoors pastimes. Being 4.4 miles long it's an average length trail. This hiking trail is not that long but you should still bring some emergency supplies just in case something happens. Some parts of Smith Creek Butte Trail are much higher up than other parts of the trail, so keep in mind that |
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you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Here in the brilliant state of Washington backcountry backpacking is so much fun. Smith Creek Butte Trail sees pretty high levels of rain; the month of December is the wettest with most of the rain, and July on the other
| | hand is the driest. Put on your trekking shoes, and hit the backpacking and hiking trail, Smith Creek Butte Trail in Skamania County, Washington is a wonderful choice. This backpacking and hiking trail is a mid length backpacking and hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this trail wonderful for the average walker looking for a cool adventure. There are so many trails in this region. The total elevation difference for this backpacking trail is 1,525 feet which is about average. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. | |
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Smith Creek Butte Trail is not very near Hood River at all, but many people like to walk here to be near the wilderness. The time needed for this backcountry trek is roughly 4 hours, but you never know stuff could go wrong and you could get stuck so be prepared for that. Trekking
here in the Northern Cascade Range is the best way to enjoy these hills. For the duration of the months of summer at Smith Creek Butte Trail highs are commonly in the 70's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's typically in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's;
after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Smith Creek Butte Trail dip into the 30's. Smith Creek Butte Trail has two trailheads which means you have the option of hiking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end.
Briefly about the general
area:
Camping at Smith Creek Butte Trail is fine fun, Curly Creek Campground is a fine local campground. This is such a great river. It's a tremendous idea to go to Clearwater Creek, it's in the neighborhood of Smith Creek Butte Trail; nearby you discover splendid places like
Lava Canyon.
There's whitewater on Lewis River - North Fork for all you adrenaline junkies, and a quick visit to Smith Creek is beyond doubt a magnificent idea. Having a magnificent time in the Northern Cascade Range is trouble-free. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody
but if it's for you then we recommend Muddy River, and why not camp at Swift Forest Campground since you're here at Smith Creek Butte Trail.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.1768, Longitude -122.0304
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.198, Longitude -122.046
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 2.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 0 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 4.4 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 1525 feet
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26 miles away
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Smith Creek Butte Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Smith Creek Butte Trail. |
| | Trails Near Smith Creek Butte Trail:
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Muddy River Trail, Skamania County
County
, 1 miles away, 2.1 hiking miles, 894 feet elevation difference |
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Bean Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 3 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3072 feet elevation difference |
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Pine Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 6 miles away, 7 hiking miles, 2561 feet elevation difference |
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Smith Creek Trail, Skamania County
County
, 6 miles away, 6.2 hiking miles, 2573 feet elevation difference |
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Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, Skamania County
County
, 6 miles away, 1.5 hiking miles, 382 feet elevation difference |
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Wildcat Trail, Skamania County
County
, 6 miles away, 3.4 hiking miles, 2402 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Smith Creek Butte Trail:
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Muddy River, Skamania County
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork) |
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Lewis River - North Fork, Cowlitz County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (FR 9039 to Swift Reservoir) |
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Lewis River - North Fork, Skamania County
County
, 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Cussed Hollow to FR 9039) |
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Rush Creek, Skamania County
County
, 11 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Meadow Creek to FR 90) |
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| | Hotels Near Smith Creek Butte Trail:
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Columbia Gorge Riverside Lodge, Stevenson
, 14 miles away |
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Randle Motel, Randle
, 18 miles away |
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Lone Fir Resort, Cougar
, 18 miles away |
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Roy's Motel & RV Park, Morton
, 23 miles away |
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Seasons Motel, Morton
, 24 miles away |
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