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4.1 miles
Distance
854 ft
Climb
-374 ft
Descent
02:19:18
Avg time
478 ft
Altitude change
936 ft
Altitude min
1,549 ft
Altitude max
953 ft
Altitude start
1,430 ft
Altitude end
2.2%
Grade
-32.9%
Grade max
52.3%
Grade min
3 miles
Distance climb
1 mile
Distance down
2,051 ft
Distance flat
02:19:18
Avg time
Boulder River Trail Details
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaBoulder River Wilderness
Granite Falls, Washington -
Ref Number#734
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Local Popularity45 in Hiking [+]
- 5 in Trail Running
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike Allowed
Begin hiking an old logging road below a steep cut bank. After climbing steadily for a short distance, there is a way-trail dropping down to where you can find the remnants of an old shelter and several nice camping spots. The trail enters Boulder River Wilderness just beyond here.
At 1.2 miles find a set of impressive waterfalls cascading down the vertical canyon wall on the opposite bank. This is the highlight of the trail and a frequent turnaround point.
Continue upstream with a few steep ups and downs before reaching another water fall. At about 2.5 miles the forest is lush, the river is seldom seen and the trail becomes very muddy with several broken bridges. In four miles descend to end at Boulder River and several campsites. Please be prepared pack out what you bring and deal with your waste properly. Brush and steep trail make it difficult to cat hole 200 feet from camps and water.
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- 11 miles avg distance
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(48.250860, -121.815280)
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Seattle, WA: Boulder River Trail
Sep 20, 2013 from backpacker.com
This all-season, 7-mile loop in the Boulder River Wilderness gently ascends through fast-growing (and fast-falling) alders, fragrant cedars, and...
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder River Trail
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Where is Boulder River Trail located?
Boulder River Trail is located in Boulder River Wilderness, Granite Falls, Washington, United States. It is part of the Boulder River Wilderness trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.25086, -121.81528.
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How hard is Boulder River Trail?
Boulder River Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 2.2%.
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What is the elevation gain for Boulder River Trail?
Boulder River Trail has 854 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 374 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 936 ft to 1,549 ft.
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Is Boulder River Trail a point to point trail?
Boulder River Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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