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| | Time to get out, and breathe some fresh air, and Sun Top Trail in Pierce County, Washington is just the site. Backcountry trekking here in Washington is a must. If you happen to be in Washington, why not go backcountry hiking, it is so much fun. Now, this is roughly a 2-day backcountry trek, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. The gorgeous backpacking trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a really magnificent way to spend quality time in the wilderness. For the |
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period of the months of summer at Sun Top Trail temperatures are usually in the 70's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 30's overnight here at Sun Top Trail. Sun Top Trail generally
| | gets lots of precipitation; November is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is July. Sun Top Trail is pretty isolated from the most adjacent town, and it is an enjoyable site to hike. Different parts of this hiking trail are at very different elevations, so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. Sun Top Trail is a backpacking trail of magnificent length with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced backcountry walkers looking for a brilliant challenge. | |
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Every single Washington backcountry hiking trail has something unique to offer. There are backcountry hiking trails all over Washington, and Sun Top Trail in Pierce County is one of them. With its 14 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer walk. The total elevation
difference for Sun Top Trail is 3,225 feet, and that is higher than average. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. This is a long great outdoors hiking trail, so do pack enough food to last
the whole trip. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this neighborhood.
Briefly about the general area:
Any time is a delightful time at Sun Top Trail if you fancy the outdoors. There's so much to do here at Sun Top Trail that you need to camp here
for a while, The Dalles Campground is a delightful spot for that, and there's some flowing water close by, Buck Creek is a stream you can check out while here. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Northern Cascade Range. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Sun Top
Trail has to offer, you can camp at Dry Creek Campground, and you don't have to go far to enjoy White River Ranger District.
A tour to Silver Springs will fill your spirit with nice feelings, and paddling on White River is so much fun. Near Sun Top Trail you find fine sites
like Haller Pass, and a good site like Bear Park here at Sun Top Trail is too pleasant to miss.
You ought to absolutely dedicate some time to White River Park since you're here at Sun Top Trail, and soar down the rapids of Greenwater River in a kayak. All the outdoors amusing
things in the Northern Cascade Range will keep you coming back many times. Scarface is nearby and always splendid to go to; Doe Creek is one of the streams nearby that might be worth checking out.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 47.0087, Longitude -121.5322
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 47.0361, Longitude -121.5963
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 4.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
7 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7 miles
Total climbing distance = 1.7 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
5.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
3 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 14 miles
Total climbing distance = 6.1 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 hours
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Total elevation difference: 3225 feet
Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
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29 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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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
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30 miles away
Original Snoqualmie Lodge built atop the Falls in 1916 was a logging route stopover famous for its lumberjack breakfast. The original Lodge had only 5 guestrooms. Building on the existing lodge and in...
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User input for Sun Top Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington:
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 Sun Top Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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Current weather conditions at Sun Top Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
Local climate location: MUD MOUNTAIN DAM 3 miles away
     
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
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32 miles away
The Summit Lodge is located near the base of the Summit Ski Resort, and it is perfectly located for year-round outdoor activities. Summit Lodge's two-story layout showcases 81 rooms and three conferen...
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
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33 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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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Sun Top Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Pierce County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Sun Top Trail. |
| | Trails Near Sun Top Trail:
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Twentyeight Mile Creek Trail, Pierce County
County
, 4 miles away, 9.3 hiking miles, 3558 feet elevation difference |
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Dalles Ridge Trail, Pierce County
County
, 5 miles away, 4.8 hiking miles, 558 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Lake Trail, Pierce County
County
, 6 miles away, 12 hiking miles, 2942 feet elevation difference |
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Castle Mountain Trail, Pierce County
County
, 7 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 591 feet elevation difference |
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Divide Trail, King County
County
, 7 miles away, 9.7 hiking miles, 3406 feet elevation difference |
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Rock Creek Trail, King County
County
, 8 miles away, 4.4 hiking miles, 2923 feet elevation difference |
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Lester Trail, King County
County
, 8 miles away, 6.6 hiking miles, 3791 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Sun Top Trail:
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 2 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Silver Springs Campground to West Fork White) |
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Greenwater River, Pierce/King County
County
, 6 miles away, Class II(IV) - 7.2 miles long (FR 7030 Bridge to Highway 410) |
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Chinook Creek, Pierce County
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Deer Creek to Cedar Flats) |
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White River, Pierce County
County
, 11 miles away, Class III - 13.5 miles long (West Fork to Bridge Camp) |
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Ohanepecosh River, Lewis County
County
, 15 miles away, Class V - 4.7 miles long (Ohanepecosh Campground to La Wis Wis Campground) |
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| | Hotels Near Sun Top Trail:
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 29 miles away |
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Salish Lodge And Spa, Snoqualmie
, 30 miles away |
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Summit Lodge at Snoqualmie Pass, Snoqualmie Pass
, 32 miles away |
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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 33 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 40 miles away |
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