Trip

Day Hike - Kachess Ridge

Not far east of Snoqualmie Pass, this exposed ridge melts out early for a display of spring flowers and views down to Lake Kachess. The trail starts out gently along Silver Creek, then a steep waytrail ascends to the ridgeline and the old Kachess Beacon.

Wed, Jun 9, 2021
Committee: Seattle Naturalists Committee
Activity Type: Naturalist
Audience: Adults

Difficulty: Strenuous
Leader Rating: Moderate
Mileage: 6.0 mi
Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft
Pace: slow to moderate, with frequent stops

Availability: 1 (8 capacity)
Assistant Leader Availability: FULL (4 capacity)
Cancellation & Refund Policy

Meeting place and time

Meet at the Trailhead at 9:30 am. Driving directions will be provided in the participant email a few days before the trip. If you are staying overnight for the Easton Ridge trip the following day and intend to camp, you may want to arrive early enough to set up camp beforehand. There is formal camping at Lake Easton State Park.

Leader's notes

Priority on this hike will be given to members of the Naturalist Study Group and students in the Introduction to the Natural World class and/or people who intend to go on both hikes. Members in these categories can assume they have leader permission to sign up. Kachess Ridge is the first of two Naturalist hikes (the other is Easton Ridge) from the same trailhead. Sign up for one or the other, or both! There is informal camping (no restroom facilities) at the trailhead and nearby. Further details forthcoming, as we see how spring advances east of the Cascade Crest.

Route/Place

Kachess–Domerie Loop

Recommended Maps:
Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
Green Trails Kachess Lake No. 208
USGS Kachess Lake
See full route/place details.