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| | Roundtrip Distance 13.4 miles
Elevation Gain 2,598 ft.
This peak is trailless, meaning a portion or all of the route up the mountain is via an unmarked trail. For this particular mountain, the typical route is known as a ''herd path'' which is not much more than a worn, but unmarked trail. Some of the herd paths are easy to follow, others are not. In many instances the hiker will travel down a false herd path and eventually have to correct his/her course via backtracking. For these particular mountains, it is imperative that the hiker carry |
a compass (and know how to use it) and topographic map. Says Kevin Corcoran
Going for a walk here in Washington is the magnificent thing to do. No chance of getting bored in Washington if you like the outdoors. Hey, time for a walk don’t you think? Pacific Crest Trail -
| | section 24 in overlapping counties, Washington is just what you need. Some parts of Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 are much higher up than other parts of the great outdoors hiking trail, and that means that some parts of the great outdoors hiking trail could be very different from other parts of it. This backcountry walk should take you about 28 days, so it's an outstanding thing if your backpack is big enough to do the job. Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 has two trailheads, so backcountry hiking it one way is an option if you can arrange for a ride | |
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back. Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 is 181 miles long; it's considered a longer backcountry hike. Great outdoors trails for hiking, and backpacking can be found all over Washington; one of those is Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 in overlapping counties. The delightful great
outdoors trails of the Northern Cascade Range are a very magnificent way to see these highlands. The high level of rainfall makes Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 a pretty wet spot; January is the month that gets the most snow, and July meanwhile is the driest month. Now this backcountry
hiking trail is pretty long, so do pack enough food to last the whole trip. Please follow all local rules about fires and camping. This hiking trail has a total elevation difference of 3,810 feet, and that is higher than average. Every backcountry hiking trail in Washington is
different from the others. High temperatures at Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 through the warm months are in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Pacific Crest Trail
- section 24. The length of Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 is on the longer side with an average amount of climbing distance which makes this a very tough hiking trail for advanced hikers looking for a perfect challenge. Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 is a long tour away from
Hood River, but hiking trails like these are nice. This is just one of a large number of hiking trails in this area.
Briefly about the general area:
Hawkeye Point is close by and always pleasant to pop by, and Grove of the Patriarchs is a forest that you can go to. You
just must love the Northern Cascade Range. Whitewater paddling is not for everybody but if it's for you then we recommend Cispus River; since you're here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 it's a wonderful idea to check out Burton Meadows. This place rocks, just explore all the
amusing things to do next to Pacific Crest Trail - section 24.
If you came to camp Palisades Campground is a fine spot to do that. There's so much to do here at Pacific Crest Trail - section 24 that you need to camp here for a while, Chambers Lake Campground is a perfect place
for that. There's whitewater on Cowlitz River - Clear Fork for all you adrenaline kick people, and a pleasant trip to Blankenship Meadows is a nice way to spend an afternoon.
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Location of Trailhead 1: Latitude 46.1703, Longitude -121.6161
- - Directions and Road Map
Location of Trailhead 2: Latitude 46.8741, Longitude -121.5074
- - Directions and Road Map
Trailhead 1 to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 90.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 43.5 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
14 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 days
Trailhead 2 to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 90.5 miles
Total climbing distance = 44.9 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
14 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
8 days
| | Trailhead 1 back to Trailhead 1:
Total hiking length = 181 miles
Total climbing distance = 88.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
28 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
18.5 days
Trailhead 2 back to Trailhead 2:
Total hiking length = 181 miles
Total climbing distance = 88.4 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
28 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
18.5 days
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Total elevation difference: 3810 feet
Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
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38 miles away
Escape to this Hood River, Oregon hotel located in the hub of the Columbia River Gorge and convenient to Mt. Hood National Forest and Columbia River wineries. Welcome to the Best Western Hood River In...
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
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38 miles away
The Comfort Suites is centrally located for business and leisure travelers. This Hood River hotel is only one mile from the Mount Hood Railroad. Area attractions include Beacon Rock, the Columbia Rive...
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User input for Pacific Crest Trail - section 24, Northern Cascade Range, overlapping counties, Washington:
Outdoors Recreation Near Hood River, Oregon
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hood River, Oregon, the metro area neareast to Pacific Crest Trail - section 24. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 24, Northern Cascade Range, overlapping counties, Washington
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| These outdoors activities are available near Pacific Crest Trail - section 24. |
| | Trails Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 24:
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 25, County
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, 40 miles away, 119.9 hiking miles, 3706 feet elevation difference |
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Pacific Crest Trail - section 23, County
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, 42 miles away, 122.4 hiking miles, 6078 feet elevation difference |
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Herman Creek Trail, Hood River County
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, 46 miles away, 7.4 hiking miles, 3514 feet elevation difference |
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Eagle Creek Trail, Hood River County
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, 49 miles away, 12.7 hiking miles, 3778 feet elevation difference |
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Dog River Trail, Hood River County
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, 52 miles away, 2.3 hiking miles, 1302 feet elevation difference |
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Tanner Cutoff Trail, Multnomah County
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, 52 miles away, 3.8 hiking miles, 3045 feet elevation difference |
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Lost Lake Butte Trail, Hood River County
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, 52 miles away, 3 hiking miles, 1447 feet elevation difference |
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| | Whitewater Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 24:
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Cispus River, Lewis County
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, 3 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Goat Creek to FR 2160) |
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Cowlitz River - Clear Fork, Lewis County
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, 8 miles away, Class V+ - 5 miles long (Lava Creek to La Wis Wis Campground) |
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Johnson Creek, Lewis County
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, 10 miles away, Class V - 7.7 miles long (Glacier Creek to Highway 12) |
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Cowlitz River, Lewis County
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, 11 miles away, Class II - 7.6 miles long (La Wis Wis Campground to Packwood) |
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Cowlitz River - Muddy Fork, Lewis County
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, 12 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (to Cowlitz River) |
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| | Hotels Near Pacific Crest Trail - section 24:
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Best Western Hood River Inn, Hood River
, 38 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Hood River, Hood River
, 38 miles away |
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Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
, 44 miles away |
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Kings Valu Inn, Enumclaw
, 45 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson
, 46 miles away |
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44 miles away
