PCT Washington

Day 4: Bear Gap to Arch Rock Spring. The views along today’s trail were awesome as I travelled along a crest a couple ridges east of Mount Rainier. The clear blue skies and unique terrain made for a fantastic day.

Day 3: American Lake to Bear Gap Junction. It was a beautiful morning at American Lake. I had a little under 12 miles to hike, and some wonderful lakes, alpines meadows and passes to travel through.

Day 2: Snow Lake to American Lake. Today was an absolutely perfect day. I put nearly 13 miles under my boots, enjoyed meadows, wildlife, mountain views and gorgeous alpine lakes.

Day 1: White Pass to Snow Lake. My first day back on the PCT, jumping past Mount Adams & Goat Rocks and starting into the 100-mile “Section I.”

Day 7: Mosquito Creek to Forest Road 23. The miles passed quickly on my last day on trail for Section H. My pack was emptier and light, my body wasn’t too sore, my spirit was willing, and my brain enjoyed the time to reflect on my travels up to that point.

Day 6: Junction Lake to Mosquito Creek.
The north end of Indian Heaven Wilderness was a beautiful area, but unfortunately choked in snow. I had a long tough day of snow travel, and newborn hungry mosquitoes. It was time to make a decision about whether to keep going.

Day 5: Lava Bed Camp to Junction Lake
Today took me into the Indian Heaven Wilderness, a historic meeting area of local tribes and a gorgeous collection of lakes, ponds, tarns, and meadows.

Day 4: Panther Creek to Lava Bed Camp
12 miles, 3000+ feet of elevation gain, only a handful of other hikers, and lots and lots of trees! Day 4 on trail was a challenging one, but also included some great rewards.

Day 3: Rock Creek to Panther Creek
Today was my biggest mile day of my week on trail. I had good energy and the trail rewarded me with pleasant rambling, good company and even a shower!

Day 2: Table Mountain to Rock Creek.
My first solo day on trail was a cloudy ridge line trek through wildflower-filled meadows, clear cut land, and hemlock forests.