Snow Lake
3 days ago
Intermittent snow and ice present
9 this month · 233 reports
Kendall Peak
Snoqualmie Region
updated 2 weeks ago
The trail to Kendall Peak is in good condition with no snow or significant obstacles as of October 24. The road to the trailhead is paved and suitable for all vehicles. While the main trail is straightforward, the bootpath up Kendall Peak itself is steep, rocky, and not marked, requiring careful attention. Some reports mention muddy or wet sections, particularly higher up on the mountain, but no significant snow or bugs have been noted recently. Parking at the trailhead can become full later in the day.
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The road to the trailhead is paved and suitable for all vehicles as of October 24. There have been no reports of issues with road access in the recent trip reports.
As of October 24, the trail is snow-free and there are no reported bugs. Previous reports from October 11 and October 8 also indicated no snow or bugs.
The turn-off for Kendall Peak is not marked and the bootpath itself is not marked, requiring attention to a map. While the path is established, it can be steep and rocky.
The trail can be steep and rocky in sections, with some reports mentioning loose rocks and mud. One report from October 24 noted a minor navigational issue due to a branch pile obscuring a path, but this was quickly resolved.
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Trail notes generated from recent reports. Conditions change fast.
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Recent2 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Sunrise hike of Kendall Peak on 10.24.26.ROAD:Paved and suitable for all vehicles. Looked like the outhouses were still open at the trailhead but I didn't inspect them.TRAIL:I took the Old Commonwealt...
Recent3 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Found a heavy head glove and left it at th
Recent4 weeks ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
There are a lot of trip reports on this popular mountain, so I only have a couple of things to add. The climber's path up the peak can be easily found once above the big switchback in the rocky stretc...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Official public records and geographic databases do not explicitly document a specific historical person or local pioneer tied to the naming of Kendall Peak.Hmph.Kendall Peak has been on my list for m...
Older1 month ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The Katwalk portion up to Kendall Peak is pretty straightforward with steady gain, rocky in some parts but not oppressively so. Wooded for most of it with limited views until around the 4.5 mile mark ...
Older3 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
The Kendall Peak Trailhead is the same as the PCT North trailhead from Snoqualmie Pass.I arrived around 6:15 AM, and the main lot was already almost full. There weren’t too many people on the trail ye...
Older4 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Trailhead: bathrooms were clean and well stocked. No obvious broken glass in the parking lot. Trash cans were not overflowing.Trail per se: well maintained. Stream crossings were very easy, but there ...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Trail was incredibly cruiser the entire way up, no obstacles and in great condition.Peak scramble was a solid class 2, just some scree to be aware of. The sub peaks at the top were great to summit as ...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Commonwealth Basin trail was more like a creek than a trail today. The creek crossings were more difficult than usual to find a good spot although it was possible to wade. Kendall Peak was a breeze. I...
Older5 months ago
Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass
Ran from the Kendall Katwalk TH up the PCT to the climber's trail and then continued on to the summit. No obstacles/problems on the trail, thanks to folks who cut blowdowns. Summit trail was class 2...