Washington hiking trails - Sourdough Lookout Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Whatcom County

   
  Trekking in Washington is the great thing to do. There are trails all over Washington, and Sourdough Lookout Trail is one of them, and it's in Whatcom County. Sourdough Lookout Trail is very far from the least distant sizeable settlement, and it is a really nice hiking and backpacking trail. Different parts of this wilderness trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Of course, this is an overnight trek, 2.5 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Sourdough
    Lookout Trail is a wilderness hiking trail of brilliant length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this great outdoors hiking trail pleasant for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. This backcountry hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 5,982
feet which is a higher than average number. Sourdough Lookout Trail typically gets a lot of rainfall; all through November this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is July. Keep in mind that this is a long backcountry hiking trail, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. Hey, time for a hike don’t you think? Sourdough Lookout Trail in Whatcom County, Washington is a magnificent selection. This is a one trailhead backcountry hiking trail, so you'll be backpacking it in and back out. No chance of getting bored in Washington if you  
like nature. The stunning wilderness hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a very brilliant way to see these hills. There are numerous trails in Washington, and each one has something unique to offer. With its 16.4 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer backcountry walk. This is a region covered with lots of great outdoors hiking trails. High temperatures at Sourdough Lookout Trail during the days of summer are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Sourdough Lookout Trail. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go.

Briefly about the general area:
John Pierce Waterfall is a great local attraction; needless to say Riprap Creek is a charming stream that is worth a visit. But wait, there's more to do near Sourdough Lookout Trail. Camping at Big Bear Campground is always a nice experience; there are some tremendous whitewater spots on Granite Creek.
And that's not all the things you can do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Gorge Creek Falls is a pretty place to visit while you're at Sourdough Lookout Trail, and Ross Dam is stunning. So much amusing stuff in the Northern Cascade Range, just extraordinary. Don’t forget to check out Butler Brown Flats if you're here at Sourdough Lookout Trail, and if you came to camp Colonial Creek Campground is a wonderful site to do that. A wonderful place to go to right next door to Sourdough Lookout Trail is Reflector Bar, and why not explore nearby Horsetail Creek since you're here at Sourdough Lookout Trail.
If you come at the right time of year, Stetattle Creek offers some perfect whitewater, and nearby you come across Thunder Arm.

Location of Trailhead: Latitude 48.7182, Longitude -121.1455
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Total in and out hiking length = 16.4 miles

Total climbing distance = 6.9 miles

Difficulty : Difficult

Casual Hiking Pace: 2.5 days

Fast Hiking Pace: 1.5 days

Total elevation difference: 5982 feet


  
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 Trails Near Sourdough Lookout Trail:
Pyramid Lake Trail, Whatcom County County , 3 miles away,  2.2 hiking miles, 1153 feet elevation difference
Panther Creek Trail, Whatcom County County , 5 miles away, 8.7 hiking miles, 2363 feet elevation difference
East Bank Trail, Whatcom County County , 6 miles away,  30 hiking miles, 1028 feet elevation difference
Jack Mountain Trail, Whatcom County County , 7 miles away,  9.4 hiking miles, 4860 feet elevation difference
Hidden Lake Trail, Skagit County County , 13 miles away,  5.8 hiking miles, 2693 feet elevation difference
Park Creek Trail, Chelan County County , 16 miles away,  13 hiking miles, 4110 feet elevation difference
Mill Creek Trail, Whatcom County County , 18 miles away,  29.4 hiking miles, 5463 feet elevation difference
 Camp Grounds Near Sourdough Lookout Trail:
Colonial Creek Campground, Whatcom County, 2 miles away
Big Bear Campground, Whatcom County, 3 miles away
Cougar Island Campground, Whatcom County, 4 miles away
Rainbow Point Campground, Whatcom County, 4 miles away
Tenmile Island Campground, Whatcom County, 7 miles away
 Whitewater Near Sourdough Lookout Trail:
Stetattle Creek, Whatcom County County , 6 miles away, Class IV(V) - 4 miles long (Jay Creek to Gorge Lake)
Granite Creek, Whatcom County County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beebe Creek to Panther Creek)
Cascade River, Skagit County County , 16 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Mineral Park to Marble Creek Campground)
Granite Creek, Skagit/whatcom County County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.6 miles long (Highway 20 to Beebe Creek)
Canyon Creek - Skagit Tributary, Whatcom County County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.7 miles long (Slate Creek to Granite Creek)
 Lakes Near Sourdough Lookout Trail
Ross Lake, Whatcom County , 2 miles away
Skymo Lake, Whatcom County , 5 miles away

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