Keechelus Ridge Snowshoe
Jan 23, 2010
by
bilbo
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last modified
Feb 03, 2010 03:57 PM
- Type of Outing
- Snowshoe/XC Ski
- Read More in our Hiking Guide
- Hike: Keechelus Ridge Snowshoe
- Region: Snoqualmie Pass -- Snoqualmie Pass
- Agency: Okanogan - Wenatchee National Forest, Cle Elum Ranger District
- Avg Rating: 1.50
- Be Aware Of
- Snow on trail
View of Keechelus Lake and mountains at about 2/3 of the way up.
The Keechelus Ridge Snowshoe route starts from the Price Creek Sno-Park off of I-90. Make sure you have A WA Winter Rec. Pass. The ticket is $52.
The hike ends at a ridge top where giant radio towers are located.The hike is 6.5 mi. R/T and has an elevation gain of 2,100 ft. It takes approx. 5 hrs. to complete.
There are at least two section in which one can go off-road and do some serious climbing until rejoining the road above. On the way up and at the top, the views are great, specially of Keechelus Lake and the mountains to the South.
Plenty of snow. It snowed part of the trip, which was beautiful and created a very peaceful atmosphere. Fresh snow on trail and trees was present starting at approx. 3,500 ft. Path was easy to follow even though we were the first ones that day. I would still recommend that anyone going have the ten essentials. If not, at least a map and compass, or GPS.
No snowmobiles and only two other parties out this day. A great workout and very nice views.
The hike ends at a ridge top where giant radio towers are located.The hike is 6.5 mi. R/T and has an elevation gain of 2,100 ft. It takes approx. 5 hrs. to complete.
There are at least two section in which one can go off-road and do some serious climbing until rejoining the road above. On the way up and at the top, the views are great, specially of Keechelus Lake and the mountains to the South.
Plenty of snow. It snowed part of the trip, which was beautiful and created a very peaceful atmosphere. Fresh snow on trail and trees was present starting at approx. 3,500 ft. Path was easy to follow even though we were the first ones that day. I would still recommend that anyone going have the ten essentials. If not, at least a map and compass, or GPS.
No snowmobiles and only two other parties out this day. A great workout and very nice views.
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Tranquil landscape off-road with fresh snow
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Getting to the top on the main road
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Deb having a "High-Tech Moment."
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