Pacific Crest Trail: WA Section J

This is a point to point segment which requires a shuttle or car drop off in advance. It is an excellent segment for long distance thru-hikers, as well as a wonderful getaway for nearby city dwellers. The trail is suitable for running, hiking, backpacking, and backcountry camping. June through September are the ideal months to visit this area. Highlights and mileages (Starting from Snoqualmie and heading north)00.00 - Snoqualmie Pass 05.00 - Kendall Katwalk 17.00 - Spectacle Lake 35.00 - Waptus Lake 61.00 - Hope Lake 70.00 - Stevens Pass For more detailed information consult to the following Guidebooks & Maps:Pacific Crest Trail Oregon & Washington (Jeffrey Schaffer and Andy Selters) - Wilderness Press

This section is sandwiched between two historical routes across the Cascades. Snoqualmie Pass served as a trade route between the Native American tribes of the East and West, providing access to summer hunting and gathering. Stevens Pass became the first railroad passage to make it to the PNW.