Snow Lake
1 week ago
Early fall color appearing on shrubs
16 this month · 213 reports
Kendall Katwalk
Snoqualmie Region
updated 4 days ago
The Kendall Katwalk trail has reopened as of September 18, 2026, with reports indicating it is in good condition. Travelers have noted that fall foliage is beginning to appear, with peak color likely in the coming weeks. Minor obstacles like blowdowns and rockfall are present but easily navigable. Snow-free conditions have persisted, and the road to the trailhead is suitable for all vehicles. Parking can be challenging, especially on weekends, with the lower lot often filling early.
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As of September 21, 2026, the trail is reported to be closed past Gravel Lake. This closure was in effect on September 18, 2026.
Reports from September 20 and 21, 2026, indicate that fall foliage is starting to emerge and will likely peak in the next few weeks.
Parking can be competitive. On a recent Tuesday morning (August 11, 2026), the lot was about 1/4 empty by 9:15 a.m. On a Friday morning (July 24, 2026), the lower lot was full by 8:20 a.m., with spaces available in the upper overflow lot.
Reports from July 2026 indicate that water crossings are easily navigable. However, some reports from July also noted that smaller streams across the trail were drying up by mid-July.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Fresh4 days ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The trail is OPEN. Trail was reopened from trailhead to Gravel Lake on 9/18/26 (still closed past Gravel Lake).With the trail listings still showing this as closed, and it being a Monday, I had the tr...
Fresh5 days ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Trail has re-opened! Had a wonderful day with bright sunshine and fall colors. Trail is in great shape.
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...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
I wanted to explore Mount Thomson with the intent of photographing the Snoqualmie Crest from up there.I approached Kendall Katwalk via the Commonwealth Basin trail that joins back to the PCT and the s...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
We hiked Kendall Katwalk today from Snoqualmie Pass. We reached the trailhead at 6 a.m., and the parking lot was only about 40% full, with plenty of space available. It was partly cloudy in the mornin...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Perfect day for a hike. Parked at 9:30 am in lower lot. Restrooms were available. There are water sources for dogs until mile 3. Passed several PCT hikers. The 150 yards of Kendall Katwalk was cool bu...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The parking this Wends morning was a bit full when I got there. Its a popular trail so get there early.No bugs today to and from the Kendall Katwalk.Lots of Pika along the rocky slopes to listen for ...
Older2 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Trail is in good condition except for one big blowdown that can be gotten around without too much difficulty.Thank you to all the people who had their dogs on-leash. Thank you, thank you!Keep an eye o...
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
A sort of annual jaunt up to the Kendall Katwalk. Weather was getting cloudy so I didn't continue to the lakes. I arrived at the parking lot at 8:20 and the lower lot was full but a few spaces availab...