PCT to Kendall Peak – Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead loop from Snoqualmie Pass

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PCT to Kendall Peak – Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead loop from Snoqualmie Pass

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PCT to Kendall Peak – Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead loop from Snoqualmie Pass

03:26

10.4km

410m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

Alpine Lakes Wilderness boundary

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the southern boundary of the amazing Alpine Lakes Wilderness. To get to the idyllic landscape with towering mountains and shimmering lakes, you have to get up and over this climb. It is worth the effort.

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4.54 km

PCT to Kendall Peak

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is a particularly beautiful section of the PCT that leads you up to Kendall Peak. It is worth a small detour off the trail to get to the peak to enjoy the wonderful view.

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5.93 km

Roomy campsites

Highlight • Rest Area

If you want to take a break or leave the rest of the climb for tomorrow, this is where you will find some nice flat spots nestled into the forest and next to blueberry heaven. It is the only campsite along the climb to Kendall Katwalk.

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9.97 km

Snoqualmie Pass Trailhead

Highlight • Trail

Snoqualmie Pass is one of the few trail towns that you will come along directly on the Pacific Crest Trail. If you hike northbound, you will enter the beautiful Alpine Lakes Wilderness at this trailhead. There are some flat spots to pitch a tent next to the large parking lot, but it will be loud at night due to the proximity to the highway and the interstate.

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.87 km

2.25 km

188 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km