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1.5 miles
Distance
656 ft
Climb
-10 ft
Descent
1,868 ft
High Point
646 ft
Altitude change
1,223 ft
Altitude min
1,223 ft
Altitude start
1,870 ft
Altitude end
7.9%
Grade
-6.3%
Grade max
38.9%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
387 ft
Distance down
315 ft
Distance flat
Thunder Knob Trail Details
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Riding AreaLake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.)
Stehekin, Washington -
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Local Popularity100 in Hiking [+]
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Hiking SAC ScaleT1 Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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DirectionBoth Directions
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Dogs AllowedYes
Thunder Knob is perfect for an afternoon hike or an easy hike with children. Located within Colonial Creek Campground, it makes a nice destination for campers or others driving the highway and looking to stretch their legs. The relaxing benches with views of Diablo Lake are wonderful, but this little hike also offers big views of many high peaks as well.
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(48.690970, -121.099840)
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3 miles • 669 ft • 2 • Out & Back •
A family friendly jaunt to the top of for vistas of Devil's Lake and the surrounding North Cascade mountains.
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Nearby Trails
- Thunder Creek Trail 4,334 ft
- Fourth Of July 3 miles
- Sourdough Creek Trail 3 miles
- Diablo Lake Trail 4 miles
- Sourdough Creek Side Trail 4 miles
Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.)
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Where is Thunder Knob Trail located?
Thunder Knob Trail is located in Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.), Stehekin, Washington, United States. It is part of the Lake Chelan National Rec. Area (North Cascades N.P.) trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 48.69097, -121.09984.
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How hard is Thunder Knob Trail?
Thunder Knob Trail is rated as Blue difficulty. The average grade is 7.9%.
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What is the elevation gain for Thunder Knob Trail?
Thunder Knob Trail has 200 m of elevation gain. The trail has 3 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 373 m to 570 m.
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Is Thunder Knob Trail a point to point trail?
Thunder Knob Trail is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
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