Snipes Mountain Trail
Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Yakima County, WA
Out-and-back trail in Gifford Pinchot National Forest, Yakima County, WA. Hiking.
- Distance
- 11 mi (17.7 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,510 ft (765 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 50 min
- High point
- 6,289 ft (1,917 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Out & back
Along the way
- Campsite: Gotchen Creek Meadow 9.8 mi (15.7 km) from start
From OpenStreetMap. Check before you rely on water or toilets.
Questions about Snipes Mountain Trail
How long is Snipes Mountain Trail?
Snipes Mountain Trail is 11 mi (17.7 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 50 min. It climbs 2,510 ft (765 m) in total, up to a high point of 6,289 ft (1,917 m).
How hard is Snipes Mountain Trail?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Snipes Mountain Trail?
No parking mapped: check before you drive.
Are there water and toilets on Snipes Mountain Trail?
No water mapped: bring all you need. No toilets mapped.
Is Snipes Mountain Trail shaded?
Partly shaded (36% under trees).
What can you do on Snipes Mountain Trail?
Best for Hiking. Surface: dirt.
Is this a good week for Snipes Mountain 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 Snipes Mountain Trail
- Gotchen Creek Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 5.9 mi (9.5 km)
- Morrison Creek Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 11.6 mi (18.6 km)
- Cold Springs Trail Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 7.4 mi (12 km)
- Pipeline Loop Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Moderate · 11.2 mi (18 km)
- Eagle Loop Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 3.4 mi (5.5 km)
- Lava Loop Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Moderate · 5.2 mi (8.3 km)
- South Climb Trail Mount Adams Wilderness · Hard · 6.8 mi (11 km)
- Hole-in-the-Ground Loop Gifford Pinchot National Forest · Hard · 6.7 mi (10.8 km)
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