Pickhandle Gap Loop, Henskin Lake — Saturday, Jul. 6, 2024

I began at Crystal Mountain Resort at 0700. I followed the Silver Creek Trail to the Henskin Lake Trail. I rounded Henskin Lake to the Crystal Mountain Trail to the PCT. I followed the PCT northwards until I reached Pickhandle Point. I had great views of Mount Rainier and Mount Adams. Instead of doing the true loop, I went back the way I came other than I followed the Silver Creek Trail instead of returning to Henskin Lake. I arrived at the parking lot around noon. There are a few down trees that I had to scramble over. There were very few people. I only ran into people on my way down.