Granite Mountain
3 days ago
Snowfields to cross, views of Rainier
9 this month · 160 reports
Gravel Lake - Ridge Lake
Snoqualmie Region
updated 1 week ago
Current conditions for Gravel Lake - Ridge Lake are mixed, with intermittent snow appearing at higher elevations and a well-established boot path reported as of November 1. The trail to Ridge Lake is generally in good shape, though less traveled than the path to Kendall Katwalk. There is one downed tree that is easy to navigate around. The PCT is closed beyond Ridge Lake. Earlier in October, the trail was reported as muddy and wet in sections due to melting snow and rain. Prior to that, in late September, the trail was snow-free with stunning fall foliage. The road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles.
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As of November 1, there is intermittent snow, slush, and icy snow starting not far from the trailhead, with about 10 inches of snow by the Kendall Katwalk. A boot path is well-established. Earlier in October, snow was present before the Katwalk but the Katwalk itself was clear. The trail was reported snow-free in late September.
As of November 1, there is one downed tree that has been there for a few years and is easy to walk under. In late September, there were two downed trees requiring stepping around or under, and a couple of spots with 'careful footing' due to a boulder and a tree with cut steps. In early October, the trail was described as muddy and wet.
The road to the trailhead has been reported as suitable for all vehicles in all recent reports, including as recently as November 1.
No, the PCT remains closed beyond Ridge Lake. Signs indicating this closure are present at the trailhead and at Ridge Lake, as reported on November 1. This closure was also noted in a report from September 30.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent1 week ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
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Snoqualmie Region > Salmon La Sac/Teanaway
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Older3 months ago
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...
Older3 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...
Older3 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 ...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...
Older4 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...