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     Man, is there a load of fun stuff to do right next door to Escondido Lake. Escondido Lake is a magnificent location to visit for more than one day, Hour Creek Campground is a magnificent location to camp nearby, and Suncadia Resort is a perfect location to get some rest. This lake is located in the wonderful Northern Cascade Range.
If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Northern Cascade Range. Lakes are such peaceful spots,
 
   why not stop at Pete Lake in close proximity to Escondido Lake, and if you need a site to stay Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit is a fine choice. This lake is so wonderful. The Kachess Ridge Trail is a splendid hiking trail near Escondido Lake; hey, Gotta ski right? Stephens Pass is a great site to do that. Waptus Pass is a magnificent place to check out in the neighborhood of Escondido Lake, and there are some glorious whitewater spots on Cooper River.
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               hours in a day to enjoy this location. If the weather is wonderful here at Escondido Lake, you can go for a hike along the Cooper Pass Trail; getting to Chief Creek from Escondido Lake is painless. This lake is so wonderful. You'll stumble on a delightful lake called Lake Ivanhoe near Escondido Lake, and if you come at the right time of year, Box Canyon Creek offers some great whitewater. These mountains rock, just look at all the amusing things to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Kachess Campground is a splendid campground nearby, and what would winter be without some skiing at Snoqualmie.
All the water falling down from the sky makes Escondido Lake a wet location; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and July is when it's the driest. Going for a hike along the Escondido Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this neighborhood; a great panorama of striking Island Mountain is available. All through the warm days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 60's at Escondido Lake. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 40's. Through the winter the highs are frequently in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Escondido Lake plunge into the 10's.

 
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass
13 miles away
On Snoqualmie Pass, The only hotel on the mountain, Outdoor Heated Swimming pool, Indoor Hot Tub and Sauna. Ski across the street - 4 mountains to ski from. Free Shuttle Service to all Base Areas at ...

Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum
21 miles away
Set on the sunny eastern slopes of the Cascades alongside the sparkling waters of the Cle Elum River and surrounded by pristine pine forest-Suncadia offers the ultimate luxury mountain resort experien...

Current weather conditions at Escondido Lake, Northern Cascade Range, Kittitas County, Washington
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Local climate location: STEVENS PASS 12 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.49444
Longitude: -121.2278

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These outdoors activities are available near Escondido Lake.
 Hotels Near Escondido Lake:
Howard Johnson Snoqualmie/Summit, Snoqualmie Pass, 13 miles away
Suncadia Resort, Cle Elum, 21 miles away
Stewart Lodge, Cle Elum, 24 miles away
Best Western Snowcap Lodge, Cle Elum, 24 miles away
Best Western Icicle Inn, Leavenworth, 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Escondido Lake:
Kachess Campground, Kittitas County, 7 miles away
Hour Creek Campground, Kittitas County, 8 miles away
Foss River Campground, King County, 8 miles away
Tucquala Meadow Campground, Kittitas County, 9 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Escondido Lake:
Escondido Trail, Kittitas County, 3 miles away
       8 hiking miles, 2634 feet elevation difference
Cooper Pass Trail, Kittitas County, 5 miles away
      4.9 hiking miles, 515 feet elevation difference
Kachess Ridge Trail, Kittitas County, 7 miles away
      13.8 hiking miles, 4071 feet elevation difference
 Ski Areas Near Escondido Lake:
Stephens Pass, Washington, 11 miles away
      1800 vertical feet
Snoqualmie, Washington, 13 miles away
      1100 vertical feet
Alpental, Washington, 14 miles away
      2280 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Escondido Lake:
Box Canyon Creek, Kittitas CountyCounty, 6 miles away
      Class III-IV+(V) - 2 miles long (to Kachess Reservoir)
Cooper River, Kittitas CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Waterfall to Cle Elum River)
Deception Creek, King CountyCounty, 9 miles away
      Class V+ - 6.5 miles long (Fisher Creek to Tye River)
 National Parks Near Escondido Lake:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA, 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Escondido Lake:
Pete Lake, Kittitas CountyCounty, 1 miles away
Lake Ivanhoe, Kittitas CountyCounty, 2 miles away

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