Dayhike to Kendall catwalk

Hello,
This is a classic for the area. Such a beautiful hike! This gets us over the ridge to where we look up Gold Creek and beyond into striking mountain views.
https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/kendall-katwalk
12 miles round trip. Gain 2600 feet.

Parking at the pass disappears fast so we have to be early!
Meet at the Preston Park & Ride at 7:30. Leave at 8AM. https://www.mapquest.com/us/washington/preston-park-ride-410568387

OR

Drive up and meet us. From Seattle, drive east on I-90 to exit 52 - “West Summit”. At the end of the ramp, turn left under the freeway onto Alpental Rd. In just 0.1 mile, take the first right, unmarked but featuring a sign in Forest Service brown announcing the need for a parking pass. In another 0.1 mile, the road splits. To the right is the main parking lot, large enough for over 50 vehicles. To the left is the stock (horse trailer) lot, and overflow parking. Both have vault toilets.

A Northwest Forest Pass or equivalent is required.