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Windy Ridge and Plains of Abraham Loop route map
Difficulty: ExpertOut and Back

Windy Ridge and Plains of Abraham Loop

Cougar, Washington

12.2 mi

Distance

2,165 ft

Elev. Gain

5h 9m

Est. Time

Out & Back

Route Type

Expert

Difficulty

About This Trail

Windy Ridge and Plains of Abraham Loop is an out-and-back trail in Skamania County, Washington. It is 12 miles long and gains 2,165 feet. The nearest town is Cougar, Washington, about 16 miles away in a straight line.

From the trail data on this page.

Trail Conditions

Trail Conditions

Unknown

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Elevation Profile

Min:1,241 ft
Max:1,483 ft
Gain:1,167 ft
Loss:1,167 ft
Elevation profileA line rising and falling between 1,241 ft and 1,483 ft across 12.2 mi along the route, drawn from start to end.1,241 ft1,322 ft1,402 ft1,483 ft0.0 mi3.0 mi6.1 mi9.1 mi12.2 mi

Elevation at the labelled points along this route
PointDistance from startElevation
Start0.0 mi1,242 ft
High point4.5 mi1,483 ft
End12.2 mi1,242 ft

Trail Details

Route Type
Out & Back

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Where it is

Nearest town:
Cougar, WA · about 16 mi away
County:
Skamania County, WA

Nearest town and county from U.S. Census Bureau place records and county boundaries.

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