Backpack - Spectacle Lake

We will stage cars at Pete's Lake trail (the end of the hike) and Snoqualmie Pass PCT North Trailhead.  Two cars (and their drivers) will meet at Pete's Lake trailhead at 8:00 AM and shuttle back in one car to the Kendall Katwalk PCT Trailhead at Snoqualmie Pass by 9:30, where we'll meet the rest of the hikers.  At the end of the hike, we'll drive the group back to the PCT trailhead to retrieve the other cars.

Itinerary:  Day 1, we'll hike 7.5 miles from Snoqualmie PCT Trailhead past Kendall Katwalk and camp at Ridge Lake or Gravel Lake. Elevation gain is 2,730' and loss is 500'.  Day 2: Hike 10.3 miles along PCT, past Alaska Mountain, Chikamin Pass, ending at Spectacle Lake where we'll camp. Elevation gain is 2450' and loss is 3,400'.   On Day 3, we'll hike out the last 9.2 miles, with elevation gain of just 600' and loss of 2,100'.

This section of the PCT is iconic, flanked by local favorites of Kendall Katwalk, Red Mountain, Chikamin, Peak and Spectacle Lake.  The views are spectacular but the hike will be physically challenging and could be stressful if you don't like exposure, high ridges, or hiking through scree.  We will take our time and stop to take pictures along the way.  

There are long stretches with no water so plan to carry enough water for up to 8 miles of hiking.

The goals for this trip are to be safe, have fun, and enjoy each other's company. We'll hike as a group and look out for each other.  Participants should plan to be ready to hike each morning by 8:30.

Leader Permission is required:  When you request permission, (1) list at least two backpacks you've done this season (or no longer than a year ago) that are similar, e.g. 8-10 miles with 3,000-4,000 of gain or loss each day for 3 days or more and (2) whether you are willing to drive and how many passengers you can take in your car.