Trip

Basic Snowshoe - Commonwealth Basin

Registration limited to Olympia snowshoe course students until February 14. We will walk the road from the Snoqualmie West Summit parking area uunder I-90 to the PCT Trailhead, then travel along Commonwealth Creek to Commonwealth Falls and then head up into Commonwealth Basin where it opens up to views of Red Mountain and Lundin Peak. About 5 miles r/t with 900' elevation gain.

Sat, Mar 11, 2023
Committee: Olympia Snowshoe Committee
Activity Type: Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing Category: Basic
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Moderate
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 5.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 900 ft
High Point Elevation: 3,900 ft
Pace: 1-1.5 mph moving

Availability: 2 (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (2 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

9:00 at North Bend Safeway shopping center, by the tall sign that says "Safeway" and "O'Reilly Auto Parts"; then at 9:45 a.m. ready to walk, at Snoqualmie West Summit parking (no permit required).

Leader's notes

If you took a Mountaineers Basic Snowshoe course this year or last, this trip will give you an opportunity to use the skills you learned, and satisfy your 2-trip requirement. Moderate rating is based on elevation gain (900'). More information will be emailed to registered participants a few days ahead of the trip.

Route/Place

Commonwealth Basin

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
USGS Snoqualmie Pass
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