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| | Each one of the many backcountry hiking trails of Washington has its own unique beauty. Fine backcountry hiking trails in Washington are in abundance, and Sun Top Trail in Pierce County is one of them. Backpacking here in Washington is the great thing to do. The total elevation difference for this backpacking trail is 3,225 feet which is a higher than average number. Now, this is roughly a 2-day hike, so better have big backpack to fit all the stuff you need. The length of this trail is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which |
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makes this backpacking trail fine for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. And keep in mind that there could be temporary safety restrictions in site. With its 14 miles of walking distance; it's a long hiking and backpacking trail. The pretty trails of the Northern Cascade
| | Range are the best way to enjoy these peaks. There are so many backpacking trails in this region. You can't spend all your time indoors you need to get out once in a while, and Sun Top Trail in Pierce County, Washington is a really great spot to spend some time. Sun Top Trail is quite far from the least distant urban center, and it is an enjoyable spot to hike. For the duration of the months of summer at Sun Top Trail temperatures are typically in the 70's while night lows are generally in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and night lows | |
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in the 30's for Sun Top Trail. There are two trailheads to chose from, one in each end, so backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Sun Top Trail generally gets a good deal of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is usually November, that's the
one that rains the most; July is when it's the driest. Some parts of this hiking and backpacking trail are much higher up than other parts of the hiking and backpacking trail which of course means you need to be prepared for different conditions on different parts of the hiking
and backpacking trail. This is a long wilderness hiking trail, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Washington is a good spot for outdoors folks.
Briefly about the general area:
There's just no way anyone can get bored here at Sun Top Trail. White River Ranger
District is worth stopping at, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Silver Springs. That right there is plenty of enjoyable things already but it goes on, the Northern Cascade Range has it all. Buck Creek flows through this vicinity, and whitewater paddling is not
for everybody but if it's for you then, we recommend White River.
Stay the night at The Dalles Campground, and there's some flowing water nearby, Doe Creek is a stream you can have a look at while you're here. Be careful coming to the Northern Cascade Range, you might not ever
want to return home again. You ought to absolutely dedicate some time to White River Park since you're here at Sun Top Trail; Dry Creek Campground is a good campground nearby. Get your pulse rate up on the good whitewater of Greenwater River; don’t forget to explore Bear Park while you're here at Sun Top Trail.
A visit to Haller Pass is always fun, and taking a little trip to nearby Scarface is a fine idea.
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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
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
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22 miles away
On Snoqualmie Pass, The only hotel on the mountain, Outdoor Heated Swimming pool, Indoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Ski across the street - 4 mountains to ski from. Free Shuttle Service to all Base Areas at ...
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
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29 miles away
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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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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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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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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 22 miles away |
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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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Econo Lodge Buckley, Buckley
, 33 miles away |
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Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
, 40 miles away |
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