Field trip: Conditioning Hiking Series
CHS 2 Hike - Kendall Katwalk
Kendall Katwalk and Ridge Lake CHS hike led at a CHS 2 pace (2.0-3.0 mph)
Contacts
- Wed, Aug 13, 2025
- Seattle Hiking Committee
- Day Hiking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 14.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 3,000 ft
- Pace: 2-3 MPH
- 3 (8 capacity)
- 1 (2 capacity)
- Wed, Jul 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
- Mon, Aug 11, 2025 at 5:00 PM
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
- iCal Google
A mid-week hike to one of my favorite day hikes!
Preston Park & Ride pre-meeting spot. Early start to beat the heat - 7:00 AM at the TH.
Post-hike meal at Dru Brew in Snoqualmie.
Details later. thks john s
getting there
Drive I-90 to Exit 52 at Snoqualmie Pass. At the end of the off ramp, turn north and within 100 meters there is a dirt road on the right. Turn right onto the road and park in the Pacific Crest Trail northbound trailhead parking lot (3,000 ft).
on the trail
kendall katwalk
11 miles round trip, 2,700 feet of elevation gain, 5,400 ft high point
Starting at Snoqualmie Pass, follow the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) first through forest then climbing to a scenic ridge crest and then along Kendall Katwalk, one of the most impressive walks on the Washington state portion of the PCT.
Ridge & Gravel Lakes
13 miles round trip, 4,550 feet of elevation gain, 5,400 ft high point
From Kendall Katwalk, continue 1.5 miles to the secluded Ridge and Gravel Lakes. From a camp at Ridge or Gravel Lake, you can day hike about 2 miles round trip to Alaska Mountain or over eight miles round trip to the scenic Needle Site Gap.
Kendall Katwalk
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Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass Gateway No. 207S
Green Trails Snoqualmie Pass No. 207
USGS Snoqualmie Pass - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
Ten Essential Systems
- Navigation (map & compass)
- Sun protection (sunglasses & sunscreen)
- Insulation (extra clothing)
- Illumination (headlamp/flashlight)
- First-aid supplies
- Fire (waterproof matches/lighter/candle)
- Repair kit and tools
- Nutrition (extra food)
- Hydration (extra water)
- Emergency shelter (tent/plastic tube tent/garbage bag)