CHS 2 Hike - Kachess Ridge

Meet at  7:45 AM at the trailhead.

From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 70, signed for Lake Easton State Park. At the end of the ramp, turn left over the freeway. At the ‘T’, go left on Kachess Dam Road for one half mile, then right to stay on Kachess Dam Road (FR 4818). Travel another 0.8 mile, mostly on gravel, then turn right onto an unmarked one-lane dirt road. The road is rutted but passable by most vehicles. At 0.6 mile, the dirt road ends at the trailhead. There is parking for about 10 vehicles, including along the shoulder. 

Northwest Forest pass is not required.

We'll hike along the Silver Creek trail and up  to the Beacon, then wander along the ridge for two more miles. Total length about 1o miles. Optional - we can add another mile each way to reach 12 miles if desired.

There will probably be some patches of snow but nothing serious. Micro-spikes are optional.

As always dress for any unexpected change in the weather, such as rain, snow cold, wind etc.