Wenatchee Crest

Trip

Basic Snowshoe - Wenatchee Crest

Explore the crest of the Wenatchee Mountains, with optional exploration of Swauk Forest Discovery Trail **Cancelled due to rain and CONSIDERABLE avy conditions**

  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 10.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,150 ft
  • Pace: 2.0

Meet at the main Blewett Pass Sno-Park @ 8:00 am. Sno-park permit required for drivers. Carpooling encouraged and trip will hinge on having enough willing drivers. Suggested contribution for passengers from North Bend to Blewett Pass and back is $20 based on distance and the need for a Sno-park day pass.

The primary goal of this trip will be to enjoy the views along Wenatchee Crest for about 6 miles with about 600-700 feet of gain (Route 74 in Snowshoe Routes 3rd Edition). 

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/wenatchee-crest-snowshoe

The secondary objective, depending on conditions and group desire, will be to explore the Swauk Forest Discovery Trail (Route 72) for an additional 3 miles and 450 feet of gain. 

https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/swauk-forest-discovery-trail

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Wenatchee Crest


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