KUOW Hike- PCT towards Kendall Katwalk

Updated 10-23-2012
With the new snow it will be hard to make it to the Katwalk but there some open views of the nearby peaks and forest. Also with the new snow good boots and trekking poles would be needed. Hike as far as you are comfortable in the snow. You might also want to bring some other foot gear for traction (see below). You can always just hike on the Commonwealth Basin trail which stays lower and has less snow.
Photo below by Dennis Long some lingering fall colors. Photo was taken last week and now more snow is on the ground.

Check out Green Trails Maps for directions. Map for this week's trip is 207. Click here for complete list of maps.
Photo below is by Dennis Long 4 inches of new snow but this was taken last week and now more snow is on the ground 10 inches.

Photo below mountains starting to get snow, before you get to Katwalk. Photo Dennis Long

Photo below is view of peaks near Snoq Pass before you get to Katwalk.

Photo below is view at Katwalk looking towards Kendall Peak. Photo taken last week and now more snow on the ground.

Driving directions: From Seattle drive I-90 to exit 52 and at the the exit ramp, turn left (north) and cross under the freeway. In about 100 yards, turn right onto a dirt road leading into the PCT trailhead. Trail Stats: 11 miles roundtrip, 2700 foot gain high point 5400 feet. Also at 2.5 miles take the right fork to Pacific Crest Trail. Winter here good footing important

Bring plenty of extra warm clothing in your pack! It is winter in the mountains! Please bring map-compass-GPS directions are the best estimates.