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Kendall Katwalk

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Backpack - Ridge & Gravel Lakes

Enjoy the Autumn beauty of red hillsides, blue lakes and great views.

Contacts

Rob Erickson
Rob Erickson
Primary Leader
  • Strenuous
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 13.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 3,500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 5,400 ft
  • Pace: 2-2.5 mph

Tibbets Lot-Issaquah  9AM

The trail is beautiful but steep. Many open, sweeping views.   The TH is on the northside of Snoqualmie Pass and follows the PCT over the famous Kendall Catwalk.  Participants must be capable of ascending 3500' in 6.5 miles.  There are particular issues with a fall backpack trip--darkness, cold and precipatation.  It will be dark between 7-7:30 PM, with about 11 hours of total night-time darkness.  Quite possible to be below freezing at night and 30s or 40s in the day.  If snow is on the ground the Kendall Catwalk section may be unsafe for travel.  This trip is weather and trail condition dependent.  I will lead an optional Sunday morning 2-3 mile RT jaunt further on the PCT to Alaska Mountain and views down to Joe Lake.  Leader's permission is required to ensure all participants are aware of and prepared for the above special issues.

Route/Place

Kendall Katwalk


  • Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
    Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
    USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials plus overnight gear which may include:

  • Tent with footprint/ground tarp
  • Stove and fuel
  • Sleeping bag
  • Sleeping pad
  • Water filter
  • Bear canister, ursack or extra stuff sack and cord designated for hanging food
  • Cooking pot/pan with plate and utensils
  • Toilet paper and shovel or blue bag to deal with waste
  • Extra warm clothing, extra clothes incase you get wet
  • Warm hat and gloves, extra gloves if rain in forecasted
  • Full rain gear-top and bottom
  • Head Lamp
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