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. Kendall Peak via Pacific Crest Trail. However, it was too early in the day for that anyway. (93 miles around Mt Rainier, in case you’ve never heard of it.) They were/are iconic “angels not to miss” for most thru-hikers and cornerstones of the PCT’s trail angel community. I, only completed 150 miles, so major props to those completing the entire PCT. Had to hike with buff over face to breath better. 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. The more I descended, the clearer it became and by the time I got to the junction of the PCT and Snowgrass trail #96, I removed all my warmer layers, took off my pant legs and found a tent site in warm sunny weather. It was interesting and fun to share tent sites with 5 other people. Dogs and horses are also able to use this trail. There was a section of forest recovering from a forest fire in 2012. Relation: PCT - Washington Section H (1285294) Minor corrections and additions along the Pacific Crest Trail near White Pass and Walupt Lake. Decided my plan for the day was go to McCall Basin. The kids arrived about 10 min later. This hike started at Trout Lake, Wa, PCT mile 2226, for a 66 mile - 6.5 day hike to White Pass, Wa from 9-3-17 to 9-9-17. This site serves as a news and info resource for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in Oregon, and as a supplement to the guidebook, Hiking the PCT: Oregon.Here, you will find trail news, conditions reports (seasonal), trip planning tips, gear reviews, local resources and more. You can read about the PCT thru-hike I embarked upon with my wife in my book, Adventure and The Pacific Crest Trail. No pass needed to park here and no bathrooms here. This hike will take you over most of the major Sierra passes along the PCT including Forester Pass – the highest point on the trail at 13,120 ft / 3,999 m (PCT 779.5). :) Walked over the Pass to campsite CS2287. Trail was in great shape. PCT: CA Section H - Crabtree Meadow to Tuolumne Meadow is a 188.2 mile heavily trafficked point-to-point trail located near Lone Pine, California that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as difficult. Their support and geographies — the notoriously difficult, dry “Desert” section of Southern California and the northern Cascades in Washington (the end for NOBOs and the beginning for SOBOs) — are also noteworthy. This was a 27 mile southbound hike of the PCT from White Pass, to the Snowgrass Trailhead in the Goat Rocks. I was fortunate to have this space. Day 1: White Pass to Lutz Lake I headed SB from White Pass. Washington Section K: 116.7: Highway 20 To Highway 3 - PCT L. Washington Section L: 69.1: Pacific Crest Trail: The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is the jewel in the crown corridor. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and … Wonderful trip and beautiful despite all the smoke. With the declaration provided for in PCT Article 64(2)(a)(ii). Lakeview Ridge (elev. The Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) is an international patent law treaty, concluded in 1970.It provides a unified procedure for filing patent applications to protect inventions in each of its contracting states. This is the story of the Washington section of my PCT adventure. Day 5, my son met me near Killeen creek (mile 90) with some resupply. It was hard to tell if it was flowing or not. Passed it since my apps couldn't agree. Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) Section H - Bridge of the Gods to White Pass, Multiple authors contributed to this report. My camping destination was Snowgrass Flats and after lunch made my way in the fog down the PCT. Had cell service contacted Friends and Family. Our friend, Kelly Weintraub (@eowynhikes), breaks down her personal favorite sections, hikes and places from her PCT thru-hike. *** Read more. Had to push on up another mile to a wonderful camp at 2272.1. Had limited vacation time so pushed harder than would have liked. 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. Congrats to Chistof. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Eventually she arrived but wasn't much for a hug until I showered lol. Got to bed late by 830. 5 miles till White Pass. PCT: WA Section H - Cascade Locks to Highway 12 (White Pass) is a 222.4 kilometer moderately trafficked point-to-point trail located near Stevenson, Washington that features a great forest setting and is rated as difficult. Aside from initial "rock wall" of hiking up alongside White Pass, learning that I could have/should have trained harder. Some blowdowns as well as overgrown in places with lots of leaf debris on trail. Since this wasn’t what I expected, I headed further south toward Lutz Lake hoping to find a spot. 2. If you are using a desktop computer or Garmin GPS, scroll down this page to the .ZIP links.All data… By far the most difficult stretch of PCT in Washington, Section K puts hikers through a grueling 127-mile trek over harsh terrain and treacherous conditions. 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. Arrange a drop-off, hike across from Oregon, or take the West End Transit (WET) bus from Skamania County. Download our guide to access the PCT map, tracks, waypoints, and comments! In Washington the trail crosses the Cascades, passing through North Cascades National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. Found camp at mile 2279, half-mile before McCall basin. Got extra cooking water that another small seasonal stream. Slow going but well worth it. Lovely day, nice camp. They can be purchased from the Pacific Crest Trail Association online store or other National Geographic Map retailers. A section-hiker took the spot next to me. I section hiked the PCT over the course of 1994 and 1996. Nannie Ridge Trail to Sheep Lake 7.8 miles. Got back Saturday night from a 15-day hike of Section H--147 miles of the PCT from the Columbia River to White Pass. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), officially designated as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Cascade and Sierra Nevada mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Saw no one else from 4am to 11am. 705 2nd Ave, Suite 300 Saw one car as I was within feet of my vehicle. Good to know for next time Not applicable to Macau, China. Sky Lakes Wilderness, Central Oregon. Barren of tall vegetation, slightly windy and beautiful. I have never hiked north of Old Snowy on the PCT and it was more beautiful than I hoped. Tuck Lake. A number of Alaskan and Canadian plants, including Alaska cedar and grand fir, are found in Washington. Got almost 2 liters of water. Getting ride for a Saturday pickup. Its path travels from the US-Mexico border to the northern US-Canada border, passing through California, Oregon, and Washington. 4 miles to go you start passing the ski resort and see a few chair lifts. Our tax identification number is EIN 91-0900134. Includes info on distance from trail, food availability, resupply mailing addresses, and more. Up at 6am. Total elevation gain is not known for this section) Northbounders are gone first thing. Tieton Pass, was touted by hikers heading northbound as being open with camping but I found just the opposite. Multiple authors contributed to this report. High winds. But this solo hiking experience changed me in so many ways I could have NEVER imagined. The meadows above that were breathtaking as were the views. attempted PCT North via Rock Creek Pass TH to Mowich Butte (all downhill on the way in with some narrow trail areas. 5.9 miles, minimal elevation change. Trail Animals Exhaustive resource for species ranges along your favorite trail. Water on a couple occasions was tough to find as many sources dried up. Washington. I sat next to them and had a snack myself. We hiked to Killeen falls and took a break before I continued on. 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). Halfmile's PCT maps have been replaced by a new series of Pacific Crest Trail maps from National Geographic. Being Labor Day Weekend, there was most likely more people than normal which made it fun. Talked to northbounder who was now southbounding. The amazingness never stops. I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2017, starting northbound from Campo on May 8. *** This book was one of the most important items we used in our planning!!! More about filing a PCT application directly at … 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. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail is an epic journey of over 2650 miles (4260 km) in length and is one of the most popular thru-hiking trails in the United States. Includes amphibians, birds, mammals and reptiles. The Mount Adams Wonderland (Finishing Section H of PCT) Everyone talks about the “Wonderland Trail” as being the best trail in Washington – people come from around the world to do it. A few junctions not marked great but had Nat Geo map and GPS to help. Day 2: Lutz Lake to Snowgrass Flats Permits: none. As I was nearing the top and it was leveling out, there was a group of 6 hikers cooking lunch and having a wonderful time. The Pacific Crest Trail (commonly abbreviated as the PCT, and officially designated as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail) is a long-distance hiking and equestrian trail closely aligned with the highest portion of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges, which lie 100 to 150 miles (160 to 240 km) east of the U.S. Pacific coast. Amazing adventure! This trail is also known as PCT. Beautiful even with all the smoke from local fires! Kids helped me pack up in the morning...very windy! Day 4, PCT Mile 2262-2272. It was the longest section hike of my hiking years and a transformative experience. Traildino grading: SW, Strenuous walk, mountain trail; Hut tour grading: T2, Mountain walk. The 40 days I spent hiking across Washington in … I stayed here for over an hour. Set alarms for 5am then 5:30am and got up at 6am. 9-3-16 Hard to filter. Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail [CLOSED], Aldrich Butte Trail Via Pacific Crest Trail, Table Mountain via Aldrich Butte [PRIVATE PROPERTY], Greenleaf Falls Trail Via Pacific Crest Trail, Table Mountain Trail via Pacific Crest Trail, Ruckle Ridge and Ruckle Creek Loop Trail [CLOSED], Gorge Trail 400: Bridge of the Gods Trailhead to Wyeth, Nick Eaton #447 and Gorton Creek # 408 Trail Loop [CLOSED], Washington Backcountry Discovery Loop Route, PCT: WA Section H - Cascade Locks to Highway 12 (White Pass), Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, Table Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area. Up to camp after seasonal spring mile 2251. Hotter than yesterday and very smokey from Cascade Locks Fire. Sections: Section H / Washington. Section H, being so long at 145 miles, has two. Could rain. Day 2, PCT Mile 2238-2251. up at 5 AM, breakfast pack up by 7:20 AM. Seattle, WA 98104. We needed the extra morning sleep. The Pacific Crest Trail, also known as the PCT, is America’s second longest trail, stretching from Mexico to Canada through the states of California, Oregon, and Washington. The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, horses, and backpacking and is best used from June until October. Adding another 1043ft to elevation. 10 Favorite Pacific Crest Trail Section Hikes and Places. I clogged my Sawyer Mini and blew out the provided bladder at the neck trying to filter that water. The trail also passes through historic mining sites and evidence of human s endless quest for The PCT has five distinct sections, each having unique natural resources. There are more tent sites along the PCT after Lutz Lake within a mile of the lake. Goat Rocks (Washington Section H) The Northern Cascades (Washington) Kings Canyon (CA Section H) The John Muir Trail (CA Section H) Three Sisters Wilderness (Oregon) Pacific Crest Trail. Washington Trails Association is 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Lunch. I gave up my attempt after completing section H (Bridge of The Gods to White Pass). I had 3 camping options, Shoe Lake, Hidden Springs and Tieton Pass. It was the crossing over the Bridge of the Gods which spans the Columbia River and connects Oregon and Washington where I first began to feel that our trip was in its final days, along with the feelings of excitement and sadness that the impending end of such a trip produces. 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. Compare … The kids arrived about 5 min later. I was shuttled to and from both locations which made the point-to-point hike possible. No breakfast up here. Your last days on this section are spent in some of the most stunning scenery of the entire trail -- the Goat Rocks Wilderness. 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. An additional seven miles was added beyond the border by the Canadian government to provide access to Highway 3 in British Columbia's Manning Provincial Park (elev. EASY 1.2 mi. As usual, I went to bed around 8 but apparently my site was where most of the campers went to watch the sunset. Horses are also able to use this trail. Many smartphone GPS apps such at Gaia GPS, TopoMaps, MotionX GPS, etc. Texted other family on The Knife. However, it will take you through one of the PCT's (and Washington's) most impressive sections (Washington Section K). Planning on staying at campsite after Shoe Pass. Got water on the other side. 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