Quartz Creek Trail
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Skamania County, WA
Out-and-back trail in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Skamania County, WA. Hiking, Horseback riding, & Mountain biking.
- Distance
- 19.4 mi (31.2 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,850 ft (1,783 m)
- Est. Time
- 9 hr 15 min
- High point
- 4,265 ft (1,300 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: Quartz Creek Trail Backcountry Campsite 1 mi (1.6 km) from start
- Campsite: Quartz Creek Trail Backcountry Campsite 3.6 mi (5.7 km) from start
- Campsite 7 mi (11.3 km) from start
- Campsite: Quartz Creek Trail Backcountry Campsite 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from start
- Campsite: Quartz Creek Trail Backcountry Campsite 13.7 mi (22.1 km) from start
- Campsite: Quartz Creek Trail Backcountry Campsite 15.5 mi (25 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Quartz Creek Trail
How long is Quartz Creek Trail?
Quartz Creek Trail is 19.4 mi (31.2 km) long. Most people take about 9 hr 15 min. It climbs 5,850 ft (1,783 m) in total, up to a high point of 4,265 ft (1,300 m).
How hard is Quartz Creek Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Quartz Creek Trail?
Parking at the start. Closest lot to the start: Quartz Creek Trailhead.
Are there water and toilets on Quartz Creek Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Quartz Creek Trail shaded?
Mostly shaded (100% under trees).
What can you do on Quartz Creek Trail?
Best for Hiking. Also: Horseback riding, Mountain biking. Shared with bikes, horses. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Quartz Creek Trail?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
Trails near Quartz Creek Trail
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- Wright Meadow Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Expert · 17.4 mi (28 km)
- Cussed Hollow Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 7.4 mi (11.9 km)
- Stabler Camp Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Moderate · 4.9 mi (7.9 km)
- Upper Campground Loop Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Easy · 0.3 mi (0.5 km)
- Blue Lake Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Moderate · 3.9 mi (6.2 km)
- Quartz Creek Butte Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Moderate · 3.1 mi (5 km)
- Bluff Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 4.1 mi (6.5 km)
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