These hikes are both considered "Washington top 100 hikes" and they are!
Crowell Ridge is part of the PNWT and is in excellent shape having been recently graded with water bars and no logs. I hiked it for five miles and saw one other hiker, two deer hunters and no water.
Gypsy Peak is amazing! The place to turn off is at the ridge at 6508 - at a artistic cairn. I was able to follow a boot track about half of the time but found it easiest to simply stay on the ridge line - EXCEPT you can avoid going up and over 7033 by hiking below and to the left on a little boot trail. When in doubt, stay right of the ridge versus left.
I was tempted to continue to South Fork Peak but am saving it for another day as I was joining a WTA work party the next day.
I stayed two nights at the WONDERFUL hiker friendly Metaline Falls historic Washington Inn. $50/night with a hiker room that is a key resting spot for PNWT hikers! A great find! Arvey is the owner and Tiffany is the hostess - both so helpful and friendly. Great spot to meet hikers from throughout the world! Next door is the great Farmhouse Café and across the street is the 5th Avenue Bar and Grill.
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