Kendall Katwalk, Gravel Lake - Ridge Lake — Monday, Jul. 26, 1999

Snoqualmie Region > Snoqualmie Pass

Hiked to Ridge Lake on the PCT north of Snoqualmie Pass. Snow mostly obliterates the trail just prior to the final switch back which gains the south ridge of Kendall Peak. Tip: at a major avalanche chute, travel directly upslope to where the chute intersects the trail. The trail is snow-free at this point and stays snow free until just prior to the ""Kendall Catwalk."" This ""short-cut"" will save you at least a half-hour and guesswork with where the trail goes. We came down this way. There is some moderately steep snow just prior to the ""Catwalk,"" although the ""Catwalk"" is snow-free. Just after the ""Catwalk"" the trail once again becomes covered with snow. Ridge Lake is 95% snow covered although there exists one snow-free campsite in trees. Bugs aren't too bad, yet.