Palisades Trail–Ranger Creek Trail Loop, 3 sights
12.8 mi · ▲ 2,845 ft · 5 hr 41 min
Palisades Trail–Ranger Creek Trail Loop, 3 sights is a 12.8-mile loop near Snoquera, WA. It climbs 2,845 ft, with sections as steep as 37% grade, and is mostly dirt. It scores 22/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: paved and peopled.
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Palisades Trail–Ranger Creek Trail Loop, 3 sights
12.8 mi · ▲ 2,845 ft · 5 hr 41 min
Elevation 2,421–5,046 ft
Loop
Trailhead: White River Trail · 47.03851, -121.55996
Weather Sep 20: Clear, high 76°F / low 53° · precip 0% · wind 3 mph · sunrise 6:51 AM · sunset 7:10 PM
Bikes allowed on the whole route · Toilets at the trailhead
- Start on White River Trail, heading NW.
- 0.8 miSharp right onto Palisades Trail, heading SE.
- 6.1 miSharp right onto Ranger Creek Trail, heading SE.
- 4.1 miSharp right onto White River Trail, heading W.
- 1.8 miThe loop closes back at the trailhead.
Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.
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Sunset
The best sunset spot on this hike is 6.2 mi in (~230 min). Leave by 2:59 PM for the 7:10 PM sunset. Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
Good to know
- Bikes allowed on the whole route
- Toilets at the trailhead
Other ways to reach this destination
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