Trip

Backpack - Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass

Key Exchange Intermediate Backpack along a portion of PCT Section J: Snoqualmie pass to Pete Lake trailhead via Gravel/Ridge Lakes & Spectacle Lake

Sat, Jul 6, 2024 — Mon, Jul 8, 2024
Committee: Seattle Backpacking Committee
Activity Type: Backpacking
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Challenging
Mileage: 25.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 5,658 ft
High Point Elevation: 5,985 ft
Pace: 1-2 mi/hr

Availability: 6 (6 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: 2 (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Leader's notes

We will traverse a portion of the PCT - J section between Snoqualmie pass & the Pete Lake trailhead. We will walk across the Kendall Katwalk and by a number of high alpine lakes - camping next to a couple of them on our trip. We will encounter meadows, old-growth trees, and stunning views of towering mountains.

This trip is part of the Intermediate Backpacking Program. We will cover approx 25 miles with elevation changes of approximately 5658ft. The general route can be viewed here.

Southbound Route (lead by Jacqui) trip plan is:

Night 1 Camp at Spectacle Lake (from Pete Lake TH: 8.75miles, +1953ft,-523ft)

Night 2 Camp at Gravel/Ridge Lakes (from Spectacle Lake: 10.14mi, +3384ft,-2348ft & to Snoqualmie Pass: 6.17mi, +401ft,-2747ft)

Due to only 2 nights on this trail - we won't likely be sharing a campsite with the other direction travelers - but hopefully would get to exchange keys and share a lunch/snack break with their great company on our middle day.

Northbound Route (lead by Janette) trip plan is the reverse of the Southbound Route outlined above.

This is an Intermediate Backpack. Preference will be given to participants in the Seattle Intermediate Backpacking Program. Others may register after March 1st.

When requesting permission for this trip please outline recent backpacking trips especially multiple-night trips, winter & Spring conditioning activities. Please let us know if you a route direction preference.

Meeting place and time

Snoqualmie Pass Rest Stop: 603 WA-906, North Bend, WA 98045

https://maps.app.goo.gl/b5ct5QLD2NZp2tEL9

time: TBD (will be notified closed to trip)

Route/Place

Pacific Crest Trail: Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass

Recommended Maps & Charts:
Alpine Lakes Wilderness (ALPS)
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
Green Trails Stevens Pass No. 176
Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Alpine Lakes West (Stevens Pass) No. 176S
Trails Illustrated Alpine Lakes Wilderness
See full route/place details.