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| | In Washington you never run out of outdoors fun. A long drive divides Hood River from Washougal Trail, but it is one of many tremendous wilderness hiking trails in this area. There are plenty of wilderness trails in Washington; each one of them has its own character. Finally, backcountry backpacking time is here again, and Washougal Trail in Skamania County, Washington is a really tremendous place to spend some time. Washougal Trail is a pretty wet location commonly with a good deal of precipitation; through December this vicinity sees the most rain, |
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and the driest month of the year is July. High temperatures at Washougal Trail throughout the long summer days are in the 70's while overnight lows are commonly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Washougal Trail dipping down into the 30's
| | during winter nights. When you're here in Washington hiking along one of its wilderness trails is so much fun. Washougal Trail is 7.2 miles long it's an average length hiking trail. This is one of a very small number of wilderness trails in this neighborhood. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. Keep in mind that this is a long backpacking trail, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Washougal Trail goes through some very different elevations, and that means that some parts of the hiking trail could be very different from other | |
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parts of it. There are wilderness trails all over Washington; one of those is Washougal Trail in Skamania County. The total elevation difference for Washougal Trail is 2,131 feet, and that is about average. This trek shouldn't take more than 6 hours, but of course some folks walk
a bit slower and some a bit faster. Washougal Trail has two trailheads, so backcountry backpacking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride back. Washougal Trail is a mid-length wilderness hiking trail with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a
very tough wilderness trail for advanced backcountry trekkers looking for a wonderful challenge. Hiking here in the Northern Cascade Range is a perfect way to explore these mountains.
Briefly about the general area:
A glorious location to camp here at Washougal Trail
is Dougan Creek Campground, and do explore Bear Creek while you're here at Washougal Trail. Having a magnificent time in the Northern Cascade Range is simple. A great site to explore right next door to Washougal Trail is Poison Gulch, and why not a little side journey to Lookout
Creek.
Why not camp at Sunset Campground since you're here at Washougal Trail; Washougal River is a magnificent whitewater spot close by.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 45.7455, Longitude -122.1236
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 45.7897, Longitude -122.1299
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.2 miles
Difficulty : Medium
Casual Hiking Pace:
3.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
2 hours
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 3.6 miles
Total climbing distance = .4 miles
Difficulty : Easy
Casual Hiking Pace:
2.5 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
1.5 hours
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 7.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 2.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
6 hours
Fast Hiking Pace:
4 hours
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Total elevation difference: 2131 feet
Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville
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12 miles away
This property is a 100 percent nonsmoking facility. Up to two children 17 and under stay free in same room with adult. Over two children are 10.00USD per child per day and purchase of rollaway is requ...
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
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16 miles away
Skamania Lodge is located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge just 45 minutes from Portland International Airport. Discover all the luxuries of this Pacific Northwest style resort, including 18-hole...
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More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Washougal Trail, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Washougal Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Washougal Trail:
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Washougal River, Skamania County
County
, 1 miles away, Class V - 4.3 miles long (Prospector's Creek to Doc's Drop) |
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Washougal River, Skamania County
County
, 1 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Doc's Drop to Dougan Falls) |
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Stebbins Creek, Skamania County
County
, 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to Washougal River) |
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Washougal River, Clark/ Skamania County
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Dougan Falls to Salmon Falls) |
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Lewis River - East Fork, Clark County
County
, 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.5 miles long (Green Fork to Sunset Falls) |
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| | Hotels Near Washougal Trail:
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Bonneville Hot Springs Resort, North Bonneville
, 12 miles away |
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Skamania Lodge, Stevenson
, 16 miles away |
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Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks
, 17 miles away |
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Best Western Sandy Inn, Sandy
, 21 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Gresham-Troutdale, Or, Troutdale
, 21 miles away |
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