Holmstedt Lake, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington

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     Go for a hike on the Smith Creek Trail; you get a pleasant panorama of Mount Margaret from here. This lake is so wonderful. And if that's not enough there's heaps more amusing stuff to do in the Northern Cascade Range. Nearby lakes? Sure, Panhandle Lake is close to Holmstedt Lake, and if you're here why not visit Bear Pass.
Holmstedt Lake is located in the Northern Cascade Range. Now, you may think that's a heap but there's even more entertaining things to
 
   do here in the Northern Cascade Range. Stay the night at Quartz Creek Big Trees Campground, naturally you could also stop by Shovel Lake if you're here; it's not far at all. You'll need more than a day to look at everything Holmstedt Lake has to offer, you can camp at Taidnapam Park; don't leave Holmstedt Lake without first going for a hike along the Pine Creek Trail.
This lake is so wonderful. There are some fine whitewater spots on Muddy River, and if you're
 
               looking for a fine spree, Mount Rainier National Park is relatively near. Holmstedt Lake sees pretty high levels of precipitation; December is the month that gets the most rain while July is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Holmstedt Lake throughout the warm months are in the 70's with overnight lows in the 40's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows in the 30's for Holmstedt Lake.
Having a pleasant time at Holmstedt Lake is uncomplicated. There are brilliant spots to look at along the Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, and if you come at the right time of year, Cowlitz River offers some great whitewater.

 
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Current weather conditions at Holmstedt Lake, Northern Cascade Range, Skamania County, Washington
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Local climate location: GLENOMA 2 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.3275
Longitude: -122.1269

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These outdoors activities are available near Holmstedt Lake.
 Hotels Near Holmstedt Lake:
Skamania Lodge, Stevenson, 34 miles away
Rodeway Inn Stevenson, Stevenson, 35 miles away
Columbia Gorge Motel, Cascade Locks, 35 miles away
Best Western Columbia River Inn, Cascade Locks, 35 miles away
Best Western Battle Ground Inn & Suites, Battle Ground, 39 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Holmstedt Lake:
Quartz Creek Big Trees Campground, Lewis County, 5 miles away
Taidnapam Park, Glenoma, 10 miles away
Cowlitz Falls Campground, Randle, 11 miles away
Roy's Motel and RV Park, Morton, 14 miles away
 Hiking Trails Near Holmstedt Lake:
Independence Pass Interpretive Trail, Skamania County, 3 miles away
      1.5 hiking miles, 382 feet elevation difference
Smith Creek Trail, Skamania County, 5 miles away
       6.2 hiking miles, 2573 feet elevation difference
Pine Creek Trail, Skamania County, 6 miles away
      7 hiking miles, 2561 feet elevation difference
 Whitewater Near Holmstedt Lake:
Cowlitz River, Lewis CountyCounty, 7 miles away
      Class III - 9 miles long (Cispus River to Riffe Lake)
Muddy River, Skamania CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class II-III(IV) - 5.5 miles long (FR 25 Bridge to Lewis North Fork)
Cispus River, Lewis CountyCounty, 13 miles away
      Class III - 20.2 miles long (Road 28 Bridge to Scanewa Reservoir)
 National Parks Near Holmstedt Lake:
Mount Rainier National Park, Ashford - WA, 22 miles away
 Lakes Near Holmstedt Lake:
Shovel Lake, Skamania CountyCounty, 0 miles away
Panhandle Lake, Skamania CountyCounty, 1 miles away

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