Sheep Lake to camp #14 near Snowgrass Flats. I needed to go back to work and there was a concrete opportunity. Applies also to Hong Kong, China with effect from 1 July 1997. I will do this hike again in a heartbeat but next time plan for 3-5 days…or more. Chilly night but not bad. I headed SB from White Pass. No breakfast up here. Dinner with neighbors. All PCT Contracting States are bound by Chapter II of the PCT relating to the international preliminary examination. Yes, the resupply in this section can be a hassle, but this is one of the best sections of the Sierra and of the entire PCT, so it's worth it. Arrange a drop-off, hike across from Oregon, or take the West End Transit (WET) bus from Skamania County. Got to bed late by 830. It's everything you need to know about the PCT. It was clear there but you could tell the clouds were coming in and I was hoping The Knife would be clear. 4,240'). The 40 days I spent hiking across Washington in … Arrived at Trailhead at 10:55...right on time. I got there at 4:30pm to find a group of 4 with 3 tents setup and flat spots for two more tents. Surprisingly, both my garmin inreach and suunto watch had trouble locating me on this route. The PCT takes off from the north side of Highway 14, just south of Bridge of the Gods. Many smartphone GPS apps such at Gaia GPS, TopoMaps, MotionX GPS, etc. Continuing north, you'll leave Indian Heaven and re-enter Gifford Pinchot National Forest, meandering on the edge of the Dark Divide Roadless Area, before reaching the base of Mount Adams, 12,276 feet high, in the center of the Mount Adams wilderness. Adding another 1043ft to elevation. Day 3. We needed the extra morning sleep. Texted other family on The Knife. Contributions to WTA are tax deductible, and we are committed to making the best use of every donation to our mission. She was coming to grips that this may be her last leg due to fires. We hiked to Killeen falls and took a break before I continued on. Due to the south-to-north trend of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, Washington seldom gets the praise it’s due as hikers hurry to get through before the winter storms. Most spend late spring in … Up to camp after seasonal spring mile 2251. Total Elevation is 1765ft. Lake questionable. I, only completed 150 miles, so major props to those completing the entire PCT. Day 5, my son met me near Killeen creek (mile 90) with some resupply. A number of Alaskan and Canadian plants, including Alaska cedar and grand fir, are found in Washington. Day 5, PCT Mile 2272-2279. If you are using a desktop computer or Garmin GPS, scroll down this page to the .ZIP links.All data… Lunch. Sections: Section H / Washington. Breakfast, packed up and got more water for the morning hike. Took my time. An awesome experience. Day 2: Lutz Lake to Snowgrass Flats Once I got near Walupt Lake trail (mid-day 6) the trail became really crowded. Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section H - Bridge of the Gods to White Pass, Multiple authors contributed to this report. Nearly 29 miles of the PCT cut through this area dotted with … McCall Basin to Camp 20 below Hogback Mtn, via Shoe Lake where we got water. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Monday 11/18/19 ( 9.63 miles with 1968ft elevation gain.) It was interesting and fun to share tent sites with 5 other people. Once, you get near Mount Adams (mile 80) the views open up. Wonderful trip and beautiful despite all the smoke. As I have spent half of my life living in SW Washington, a break from 16 months of going nowhere in job searching in San Diego was just what I wanted. Long gradual decent to lava springs. I left Lutz Lake at 8:35am the next morning but needed to get water at the lake. This portion of the trail skirts the base of Mount Adams and ambles across Goat Rocks Wilderness, ending just south of the crown jewel of the Cascades — 14,411-foot Mount Rainier. Crossed wide fast flowing creek. Next year...I'll shoot for over 100 miles in one hike. At Lilly Basin, I camped about as high up as you could find a spot below old snowy. E-mail: PCT Receiving Office Tel: +41 22 338 9222. This section begins at the Bridge of the Gods (elev. Up late. Have to admit it was pretty spectacular. Hope to complete White Pass to Snoqualmie in September. I started hiking at 9:15am and stopped for a snack at Shoe Lake at around 1:30pm. Barren of tall vegetation, slightly windy and beautiful. Each volume of this new series focuses on section-by-section pieces of the PCT and includes the following features: 5 miles till White Pass. Around the 7000 ft. level the clouds came in thick and we were hiking The Knife in clouds (fog), white on both sides with nothing to see. Way Pacific Crest Trail (86370346) Way Pacific Crest Trail (546246823) Way Pacific Crest Trail (546246820) Way Pacific Crest Trail (546246825) Way Pacific Crest Trail (546246821) All the new ground cover and flowers were quite a beautiful site. :) In tent by 5pm. The morning was beautiful with warmer clear weather. Up and up til Shoe Lake Pass. Up up up til Hidden Springs jct. Had to push on up another mile to a wonderful camp at 2272.1. 3. Tough trail, much of it Alpine with Ricky loose trails and lots of up and down. They had fuel. Being Labor Day Weekend, there was most likely more people than normal which made it fun. The weather for this hike as great, clouds and all. Elevations Profiles The big picture. I had 3 camping options, Shoe Lake, Hidden Springs and Tieton Pass. PCT - Washington Read More. One advantage to section hiking is that you can hike the portions of the PCT at their optimum. No track for this 5 miles (phone battery low). However, it will take you through one of the PCT's (and Washington's) most impressive sections (Washington Section K). And the more I proceeded south, the clouds rolled in and I was getting beat up by the winds coming up on both sides of the saddle. Day 6, PCT Mile 2279-2287. Found camp at mile 2279, half-mile before McCall basin. I set up my tent on the most even ground I could find and hunkered down for what was my most frightening night - hoping that my tent would hold as the winds beat me up all night. Filing a PCT application at the receiving Office of the International Bureau. I found a peace in my mind and thought clearer than I had since I decided to join the Navy. Arrived at camp at 5pm, mile 2238. The wife was late to pick me up at the trailhead but due to my excitement, I didn't mind the 1/2 mile walk to the Cracker Barrel for a drink. In Washington the trail crosses the Cascades, passing through North Cascades National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. Elevation gain steady all day. I guess I didn’t do my research completely. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Offering spectacular views of the three southern volcanoes (Rainier, St. Helens and Adams), lakes, meadows and wildlife over relatively moderate terrain, Section H is the perfect starting point for the Washington portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. PCT - Washington Section J is a 69.5 mile trail in Washington. Come back out at Highway 12. Horses are also able to use this trail. An interactive map of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) complete with a state-by-state breakdown, state maps, section highlights, length and highest elevation. They were/are iconic “angels not to miss” for most thru-hikers and cornerstones of the PCT’s trail angel community. 500 miles in Washington (2,638 miles total). My camping destination was Snowgrass Flats and after lunch made my way in the fog down the PCT. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. "Section hiking" - This is hiking the PCT over more than one season. Section H of the Pacific Crest Trail runs 147.5 miles from the Bridge of the Gods in the Columbia River Gorge, at the border of Oregon and Washington states, to White Pass near Mount Rainier in central Washington. Its path travels from the US-Mexico border to the northern US-Canada border, passing through California, Oregon, and Washington. Contacted all the family. Tent caved in from all sides all night. Water on a couple occasions was tough to find as many sources dried up. Southwest Washington -- Columbia River Gorge - WA, Pacific Crest Trail Section H - Bridge of Gods to White Pass (#2000), Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Pacific Crest Trail Oregon & Washington (Jeffrey Schaffer and Andy Selters) - Wilderness Press, www.pctmap.net/iphone/wa_section_h_map.pdf. And you thought the Sierra were hard! This is the story of the Washington section of my PCT adventure. The problems are not new. The Pacific Crest Trail is one of the world's great long-distance footpaths, hiked by thru-hikers, day hikers and backpackers. However, it was too early in the day for that anyway. Camp at mile 2262. PCT - Washington Section H: network: rwn: ref: 2000: route: hiking: type: route: wta:name: pacific-crest-trail-section-h-bridge-of-gods-to-white-pass: Members 24 members. 5. Pacific Crest Trail. The southern portion, from Cascade Locks to Trout Lake, is almost exclusively through subalpine conifer forest PCT: WA Section I - Highway 12 to Snoqualmie Pass is a 93.6 mile moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Naches, Washington that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. I was unable to better his mark. Up up up all the way to the junction of PCT an old snowy. There are more tent sites along the PCT after Lutz Lake within a mile of the lake. Could rain. While being somewhat open, there is kind of a suitable flatter spot that could be used in a pinch if arriving at dusk or later. will import this data using the smartphone web browser. :) Walked over the Pass to campsite CS2287. Beautiful even with all the smoke from local fires! Aside from initial "rock wall" of hiking up alongside White Pass, learning that I could have/should have trained harder. PCT - Washington Section H: network: rwn: ref: 2000: route: hiking: type: route: wta:name: pacific-crest-trail-section-h-bridge-of-gods-to-white-pass: Members 24 members. Spectacular but added a lot of difficulty. Views of the mountain were pretty awesome. Also took Snag Creek trail (Snag Creek/PCT trail junction) to Forrest road 2070 (trail is very faint in spots with lots of debris but you can still see tread in the distance). 500 Miles. Snowgrass Flats to McCall Basin. Had to hike with buff over face to breath better. Tieton Pass, was touted by hikers heading northbound as being open with camping but I found just the opposite. MAPS USED: Washington Section K, Washington Section L. NOTE: The hike described here requires a bit more in the logistics department than most of the other's I've mentioned until now. Agency jurisdiction: The Mount Adams District of the Gifford Pinchot National Forest manages this trail section, though it’s technically on land managed by Washington State in the Yacolt Burn State Forest. Twice. Wisps of clouds (fog really) were coming from west to east over The Knife but things were still visible. The old Halfmile… Pacific Crest Trail hikers strive for the state of Washington. You can improve or add to this guidebook entry, Washington Trails Association Up til Shoe Lake jct and right to Shoe Lake. Offering spectacular views of the three southern volcanoes (Rainier, St. Helens and Adams), lakes, meadows and wildlife over relatively moderate terrain, Section H is the perfect starting point for the Washington portion of the Pacific Crest Trail. These handy new map booklets are the result of a collaboration between Halfmile and National Geographic. Due to 2017’s record snowfall, an unfortunate stomach bug, and an exceptionally bad summer for wildfires, I didn’t hike straight through from Mexico to Canada. EASY 1.2 mi. The accent from Lutz Lake to Elk Pass is a beautiful one indeed, especially hiking above timberline. Create your own fully customizable gear list with weight, pricing and divisable by section. 7:20pm. Was up early to hopefully beat the traffic crossing the "knifes edge". Section H: Bridge of the Gods to White Pass (PCT 2144.2 – 2292.4, 148.2 miles) Section H is the longest section in Washington, and the most varied. Section H: Bridge of the Gods to White Pass (PCT 2144.2 – 2292.4, 148.2 miles) Section H is the longest section in Washington, and the most varied. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It took us 7 seasons, 51 days, 500 miles, and 72,725' elevation gain. I chose a 147-mile section of the trail--the longest PCT section in the state without a town stop or major highway crossing. I was fortunate to have this space. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail. It was 2.5 days and over the Labor Day weekend from 9-3-16 to 9-5-16. Trout Lake temp forecasted for 101. From a half sleep, I noticed the winds had dropped off and I poked my head out of my tent to most spectacular view I have encountered - my flat ground was above the cloud and in the distance I could see the peaks of Rainier, Adam and Hood..and St. Helens poked up a little bit. Beginning from the Bridge of the Gods in the Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Crest Trail zags unassumingly west, away from Highway 14. Our friend, Kelly Weintraub (@eowynhikes), breaks down her personal favorite sections from her PCT thru-hike in 2017 through California, Oregon and Washington. Breakfast and coffe, packed up and left at 9:30am. Pacific Crest Trail section J (Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass) DIFFICULT 88.9 mi. You can read about the PCT thru-hike I embarked upon with my wife in my book, Adventure and The Pacific Crest Trail. If they're full or closed, Packwood (a town just to the west of the pass) is worth a look, but you'll need to get a ride there. Many beautiful mountain lakes along the way. Permits: none. The 40 days I spent hiking across Washington in … Includes info on distance from trail, food availability, resupply mailing addresses, and more. Skyline Lake. I arrived at Hidden Springs, my second camping option shortly after leaving Shoe Lake, too early for camping so I skipped the .3 miles to check it out. She skipped Oregon and South bounded Washington to avoid fires. 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