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Gravel Lake - Ridge Lake
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 month ago
The trail to Gravel Lake and Ridge Lake is reported to be snow-free and in good condition. Road access is suitable for all vehicles as of August 11, July 26, and July 14. Bugs were noted as being more active in areas with wildflowers blooming on August 11, but were not a significant issue on July 26. However, on July 14, bugs were reported as an annoyance. Parking lot availability was around 1/4 full at 9:15 a.m. on August 11, suggesting ample space. Wildlife sightings included deer, pikas, marmots, and weasels. <br>
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The trail is described as completely snow-free and very well maintained as of August 11. The rock sections before the Katwalk were in good condition, with a wide and stable tread. No significant obstacles were mentioned in the provided reports.
As of August 11, the parking lot was about 1/4 empty around 9:15 a.m., indicating that parking was readily available. No other reports mention parking availability.
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Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Arrived at the trailhead around 9:15 a.m. on Tuesday, and the parking lot was about 1/4 empty.The trail is completely snow-free and very well maintained. Bugs were not a big issue overall, although th...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Third trip up over KK this year. We went about 2.5 miles further up the trail, to the hairpin on the eastern shoulder of Alaska Mountain, which has great views to the north as well as south over the e...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
10 of us from the Seattle Mountaineers CHS-2 cohort enjoyed beautiful weather, blue skies, and a light breeze, and mid-70s on our 6:35 a.m. start to Kendall Katwalk and Ridge Lake. The portapotty was ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Day hike to Gravel Lake via Kendall Katwalk.Trail up to and just pass Kendall Katwalk is snow free and in good condition.There were a few snowfields to cross to get to Gravel Lake. We had micro spikes...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Short trip report just in trail hazards. Trail to the Katwalk is snow free. Snow starts maybe half a mile (?) north of the Katwalk. Maybe half a mile or so of slushy snowfields. Poles helped but it wo...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We hiked nearly all the way to ridge and gravel lake. Just wanted to provide the snow update...once passing the Catwalk we hit intermittent snow quickly. We traversed probably a dozen snowfields betwe...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We arrived at the lot at around 8:30a to the lot about a third full. It was raining quite a bit as we began and started snowing approaching the higher elevations.The trail was in great shape most of t...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Did this hike yesterday (June 7th) with a friend, and we both had a lot of fun doing this trail.(A) Getting There & Parking & TrailheadRoads to the trailhead are in good shape as always. Parking lot i...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Several large trees down in the first 2 miles, but easy to go over / under. EDIT on 6-1-26: All trees to the wilderness boundary were cut out today (I was not involved with it...)Snow free to within 1...
Older12 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
As you turn off the Alpental Road to access Exit 52 Northbound PCT, be aware of a dip in the road. Nothing too major, yet. 7 of us from the Mountaineers CHS-2 cohort (Conditioning for Hiking Series - ...