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| | This part of Washington is always a delight to go to during backcountry backpacking season. Every single Washington hiking trail has something unique to offer. If you happen to be in Washington, why not go backcountry backpacking, it is a perfect idea. This backcountry hiking trail is a backcountry hiking trail of magnificent length having an average number of uphill miles which makes this a very tough backpacking trail for advanced backcountry hikers looking for a nice challenge. The time needed for this backcountry walk is roughly 8.5 hours, but of |
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course some folks walk a bit slower and some a bit faster. Different parts of this backcountry hiking trail are at very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the backcountry hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This is a two-ended great
| | outdoors trail with two trailheads which means you have the option of backcountry backpacking it one way if you have someone to pick you up at the other end. South Fork Trail is quite long, so don't forget to pack enough supplies. The delightful backcountry hiking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a very magnificent way to see these hills. There are so many backpacking trails in this neighborhood. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. The total elevation difference for South Fork Trail is 2,365 feet which is about average. South | |
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Fork Trail is 10 miles long; it's longer than many backcountry hiking trails. There are hiking trails all over Washington, and South Fork Trail in Yakima County is one of them. When was the last time you got out in the great outdoors a bit? South Fork Trail in Yakima County, Washington
is such a magnificent spot. South Fork Trail is a long journey away from Ellensburg, but It's always cool to backcountry walk here. South Fork Trail gets a good deal of water; January is the wettest month with most rain, and July meanwhile is the driest month. The warmest time
of the year brings highs in the 70's to South Fork Trail. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 40's. Through the wintertime this spot gets highs in the 30's, and night lows through the wintertime for South Fork Trail tend to be in the 20's.
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Just can't get enough of South Fork Trail. And if that's not enough there's lots more enjoyable stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. There's whitewater on Bumping River for all you adrenaline rush seekers, and why not camp at Hells Crossing Campground
while you're here at South Fork Trail.
Alder Creek is close to South Fork Trail and is always a delight to go to, and a pleasant journey to Timothy Meadow is a brilliant way to spend an afternoon. Mathew Meadow is a lovely site any time of year; Fawn Creek is one of the streams
close by that might be worth taking a look at. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend American River, and Pine Needle Campground is a glorious local campground.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0355, Longitude -121.2924
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.0634, Longitude -121.2174
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = .1 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
3 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 5 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.3 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 10 miles
Total climbing distance = 3.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
8.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
5 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2365 feet
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
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19 miles away
Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien...
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
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22 miles away
The Stewart Lodge offers a wide range of rooms and amenities to make us your recreational or business spot all year around. Our rooms are exceptionally large and include unique pine furniture, microw...
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User input for South Fork Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Ellensburg, Washington
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ellensburg, Washington, the metro area neareast to South Fork Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near South Fork Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Yakima County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near South Fork Trail. |
| | Trails Near South Fork Trail:
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Middle Fork Trail, Yakima County
County
, 2 miles away, 7.2 hiking miles, 3118 feet elevation difference |
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Bear Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 2 hiking miles, 1374 feet elevation difference |
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Fifes Ridge Trail, Yakima County
County
, 4 miles away, 13 hiking miles, 4581 feet elevation difference |
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Granite Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 4 miles away, 18 hiking miles, 1280 feet elevation difference |
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Mount Cliffty Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 5 miles away, 9.8 hiking miles, 3795 feet elevation difference |
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Big Creek Trail, Kittitas County
County
, 6 miles away, 8.1 hiking miles, 1866 feet elevation difference |
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Goat Creek Trail, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, 8 hiking miles, 3879 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near South Fork Trail:
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Hell's Crossing to American Forks) |
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Bumping River, Yakima County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II - 10.5 miles long (Bumping Reservoir to American River) |
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American River, -blank- County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.5 miles long (Lodgepole Campground to Hell's Crossing) |
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Little Naches River, Yakima/Kittitas County
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 9.5 miles long (Matthew Creek to Little Naches Campground) |
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American River, Yakima County
County
, 9 miles away, Class II+ - 5 miles long (American Forks to Sawmill Flat) |
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| | Hotels Near South Fork Trail:
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 19 miles away |
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Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum
, 22 miles away |
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Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum
, 22 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 45 miles away |
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Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth
, 48 miles away |
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