Another gravel road ride out to Tacoma Pass, this time to hike north on the Pacific Crest Trail. We have now hiked all of the PCT between Stampede and Tacoma Passes.
Time permitting, we were going to attempt to reach the top of Snowshoe Butte. I planned a short bushwhack from the trail to an old logging road but lost track of where we were so we just followed the road from where it crossed the trail. At the end of the road there appears to be a faint boot path that continues up the hill at least for a short distance. On the way back we bushwhacked downhill for about 100 feet. It was pretty easy and saved over a mile and 200 feet of elevation.
Google Maps link
Taking a break at the base of Bearpaw Butte with Mt Rainier in the distance
Looking back on Bearpaw Butte.
All the 'boys' enjoying the view.
The Stewart Range in the far distance.
pub 3/29/2016
No comments:
Post a Comment