6 m away
Kendall Katwalk
Hike to the stunning Kendall Katwalk section of the PCT.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 935 m
- Descent
- 935 m
Kendall Katwalk, Kendall Peak, Collar Mountain, Gravel Lake, Alaska Mountain, Chikamin Lake, Glacier Lake, Park Lakes.
25 Mile backpack trip through back country and pct.
Hiking Extreme
- Distance
- 33 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 709 m
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular hiking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 709 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 33 km, 2141 vertical metres of ascent and 2345 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Extreme backpacking trip with lots of elevations, mountains, and lakes.
Difficulty
Extreme
Scrambling up mountains and along technical trails with moderate fall exposure. Handholds are necessary to navigate the trail in its entirety, although they are not necessary at all times. Some obstacles can be very large and difficult to navigate, and the grades can often be near-vertical. The challenge of the trail and the steepness of the grade results in very strenuous hiking. Hikes of this difficulty blur the lines between "hiking" and "climbing".
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Wildlife
- Historical
- Picturesque
- Summit Hike
- Wild flowers
- Water features
- Forestry or heavy vegetation
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195 m away
PCT: Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass
Miles 2393.2-2464.1 of the northbound PCT: Stunning views along a series of big ups and downs, between high mountain lakes and lush valley forest in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 112 km
- Ascent
- 4.9 km
- Descent
- 4.5 km
6 km away
Annette Lake
A spectacular alpine lake high above Snoqualmie Pass.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 698 m
- Descent
- 698 m
8.2 km away
Margaret Lake
An easily-accessible alpine lake hike right off the I-90 corridor.
Difficult Hiking
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 598 m
- Descent
- 598 m
8.5 km away
Talapus Lake and Olallie Lake
A mellow hike to two stunning alpine lakes, with the option to camp at either one.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 9.4 km
- Ascent
- 386 m
- Descent
- 386 m
8.5 km away
Talapus Lake
A mellow hike to a stunning alpine lake.
Moderate Hiking
- Distance
- 5.7 km
- Ascent
- 221 m
- Descent
- 221 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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