Snoqualmie Mountain
Jul 11, 2009
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djy
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Dec 20, 2011 03:28 PM
- Type of Outing
- Day hike
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Snoqualmie Mountain (6278')
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Snoqualmie Ranger District
- Avg Rating: 5.00
Cool rock formation near the summit, with snowfields on the north side.
First time doing this hike. The steepness and rockiness of the trail makes the 3,200' of elevation gain feel like a lot more than it is. For most of the way we had no trouble following the trail, except descending around 6,000' when we lost it and had to find it again, costing us 10 minutes. The snow is _almost_ totally melted off the trail, except for a couple spots around 6,000' that are trivially passable with bare boots. What's more impressive, though, are the still extensive snowfields below and to the east of the trail, and also just north of the summit.
As we set off from the Alpental parking lot it was 83F, and climbing the first thousand feet was quite hot with the sun beating down through breaks in the trees. By 4700' the temperature was 75F, and probably near 70F at the summit.
Descending was no piece of cake. The dryness of the trail in the upper elevations makes it very slippery. Moreover, the steep rock/boulder hopping in the lower elevations will leave you weak-kneed.
The views above the trees, from about 4,900' to the top, are outstanding, of course. But given the ruggedness of the trail, it's probably one I'll do once a year instead of once a month.
As we set off from the Alpental parking lot it was 83F, and climbing the first thousand feet was quite hot with the sun beating down through breaks in the trees. By 4700' the temperature was 75F, and probably near 70F at the summit.
Descending was no piece of cake. The dryness of the trail in the upper elevations makes it very slippery. Moreover, the steep rock/boulder hopping in the lower elevations will leave you weak-kneed.
The views above the trees, from about 4,900' to the top, are outstanding, of course. But given the ruggedness of the trail, it's probably one I'll do once a year instead of once a month.
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