Detailed video trip report attached, as usual, for your planning needs.
I did an overnight trip, parking at the North Fork Sauk trailhead. I the walked the 3.2 miles down the road to Bald Eagle Trailhead and began hiking up to Curry Gap. The initial few miles were along what was once a road, by the appearance of the grade. The trail was pretty grassy and gave the appearance of not being a high-use trail. The trailhead was also pretty neglected.
Constant but easy elevation gain until reaching some switchbacks that climb up to the ridges and meadows prior to Curry Gap.
Blueberries and Huckleberries plump and ripe for basically the next 30 miles. Very distracting.
No water sources between before Curry Gap and just past Indian Gap. Be prepared for this. Many little rivulets along the PCT between White Pass and the North Fork Sauk trail.
Lots of Marmots, saw a hawk trying to run down some smaller birds, but couldn't get my camera out in time for that one.
I am glad I chose the gradual incline up to Curry Gap instead of the 2600 foot slog up from Sauk River trail. Going down was easy.
Smoke and haze was just making an appearance on this hike - I knew there was a fire near the Suiattle River trail, but I had no idea the entire PNW was on fire until I got back to civilization.
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