Mt Baker–Snoqualmie National Forest · WA

Kendall Katwalk via PCT

Hard · Day hike · Best in Summer, Fall

Length

12 mi

Gain

2,700 ft

Scenery

★★★★★

About this trail

A long climb on the PCT to a literally chiseled traverse — the Katwalk — blasted out of a sheer granite face with the Cascades stacked behind you in every direction.

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Highlights

Granite-blasted Katwalk traverse
Kendall Peak ridgeline
Heather meadows in late summer

Get there

Start: Snoqualmie Pass PCT trailhead · 47.4275, -121.4133

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Parking: PCT trailhead lot off exit 52 of I-90 (Snoqualmie Pass). Northwest Forest Pass required ($5/day). Two large lots; fills by 8 a.m. summer weekends.

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